IRS deferred tax payment guidance update By: David M. Reape This follow up is to keep you as up to date as possible on tax changes emerging as a result of COVID-19. IRS issued Notice 2020-17 clarifying Secretary Mnuchin’s comments. […]
Business opportunity or scam? By: Tony LaNasa The investment “opportunity” could be anything from a new nutritional supplement to a foolproof method for “flipping” houses. But if the investment or product is advertised as “easy money” or […]
IRS will defer tax payments with no interest or penalties By: David M. Reape Dear valued clients and friends of the firm: HW&Co.’s number one priority is the safety and well-being of our people, clients, families and the communities in which we live and […]
Small business owners still have time to set up a SEP plan for last year By: David M. Reape Do you own a business but haven’t gotten around to setting up a tax-advantaged retirement plan? Fortunately, it’s not too late to establish one and reduce your 2019 tax bill. […]
HW&Co. Company Policy on COVID-19 and Client Service Approach from HW&Co.’s CEO By: Brandon Miller Dear valued clients and friends of the firm: HW&Co.’s number one priority is the safety and well-being of our people, clients, families and the communities in which we live and […]
Avoiding travel voucher scams By: Tony LaNasa Most travelers love a deal that extends their budget — whether it’s a cheap flight, discounted hotel room or all-inclusive package tour. Unfortunately, sophisticated scammers are only too happy to […]
Determine a reasonable salary for a corporate business owner By: David M. Reape If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you probably know that there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation rather than as dividends. […]
Protect data and build trust with customers By: Tony LaNasa Every time your business interacts with customers is an opportunity to build trust. And it’s an opportunity you can’t afford to neglect. Look at customer data. When customers hand over […]
Improve your nonprofit’s strategic planning with a “real-time” approach By: Helen Weeber Real-Time Strategic Planning (RTSP) offers not-for-profits a fluid approach to identifying, understanding and acting on challenges and opportunities to advance their missions. Is this process right for your organization? Let’s […]
When the fraud suspect is an executive By: Tony LaNasa Businesses and fraud experts often face a long, arduous process when investigating any occupational fraud incident. When the suspect is a member of upper management, it’s exponentially harder. In theory, […]
Do you run your business from home? You might be eligible for home office deductions By: David M. Reape If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, you may be entitled to home office deductions. However, you must satisfy strict rules. If you qualify, you […]
Wait! Don’t approve that office supply invoice yet By: Tony LaNasa When Dan received a large shipment of highlighter markers, he was confused. He didn’t remember ordering them — and he was the company’s sole office supplies buyer. Yet when he […]