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What to do if your business receives a “no-match” letter

By: David M. Reape

In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The purpose of these letters is to alert employers if […]

The IRS is targeting business transactions in bitcoin and other virtual currencies

By: David M. Reape

Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. But many businesses, consumers, employees, and investors are still confused about how they work and how to report transactions on […]

Substantial Nexus and Marketplace Facilitator Changes

By: David M. Reape

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed Am. Sub. H.B. 166, the biennial budget bill, which contains new substantial nexus provisions as well as “marketplace facilitator” statutes. Those statutory changes take […]

Good tax planning includes good record keeping

By: David M. Reape

Tax planning should happen all year long, not just when someone is filing their tax return. A vital part of tax planning is record keeping. Well-organized records make it easier […]

Businesses can utilize the same information IRS auditors use to examine tax returns

By: David M. Reape

The IRS uses Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) to help IRS examiners get ready for audits. Your business can use the same guides to gain insight into what the IRS is […]

It’s a good time to buy business equipment and other depreciable property

By: David M. Reape

There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified […]

Bartering: A taxable transaction even if your business exchanges no cash

By: David M. Reape

Small businesses may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your business engages in bartering, be aware that the fair market […]

2019 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

By: David M. Reape

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]

Hire your children this summer: Everyone wins

By: David M. Reape

If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save […]

Consider a Roth 401(k) plan — and make sure employees use it

By: David M. Reape

Roth 401(k) accounts have been around for 13 years now. Studies show that more employers are offering them each year. A recent study by the Plan Sponsor Council of America […]

What type of expenses can’t be written off by your business?

By: David M. Reape

If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. It doesn’t explicitly state […]

Employee vs. independent contractor: How should you handle worker classification?

By: David M. Reape

Many employers prefer to classify workers as independent contractors to lower costs, even if it means having less control over a worker’s day-to-day activities. But the government is on the […]

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