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How HSAs Benefit Small Businesses and their Employees

By: James Reynolds

As a small business owner, controlling healthcare expenses for both yourself and your employees can be tough. One effective strategy to consider is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs provide […]

Nationwide Injunction Pauses BOI CTA Requirements

By: Susan Kornatowski

UPDATE: A Texas federal court issued a nationwide injunction temporarily halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. This decision comes as a relief for […]

Understanding Self Employment Tax

By: David M. Reape

If you own a growing, unincorporated small business, you might find self-employment (SE) tax bills to be a significant concern. The SE tax ensures that Social Security and Medicare taxes […]

Protecting Employee 401(k) Savings from Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Recently, a 401(k) participant lost approximately $740,000 in an intricate scam orchestrated by overseas criminals. Alarming cases also reveal that friends, family, and even employers have been implicated in 401(k) […]

Ohio Department of Taxation Issues Refund Error Notice

By: Susan Kornatowski

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) has informed the OSCPA that a limited number of taxpayers received incorrect refunds or inflated credit carryforward amounts due to a system error. Refund […]

Building Retirement with a Solo 401(k)

By: David M. Reape

If you’re self-employed and operate a small business without any employees (other than your spouse), a solo 401(k) plan is a great option for establishing a retirement plan. This plan […]

FinCEN Extends BOI Reporting Deadline for Hurricane Victims

By: Susan Kornatowski

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that victims of Hurricanes Milton, Helene, Debby, Beryl, and Francine will have an additional six months to […]

New CTA Requirements for LLC Owners

By: Susan Kornatowski

Attention LLC Owners – Time is running out to comply with the new CTA requirements! Did you know that most limited liability companies (LLCs) are subject to a new filing […]

Do Marketability Discounts Apply to Controlling Business Interests?

By: James Horkey

Marketability discounts commonly apply when valuing minority interests in closely held businesses, but many valuation experts believe they may also apply to controlling business interests. These discounts reflect the uncertainty […]

Do You Have a Fraud Disaster Plan?

By: Tony LaNasa

Your business likely has a disaster plan for emergencies like fires, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks that could disrupt operations and endanger lives. While a fraud contingency plan might […]

Addressing Workers’ Comp Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Workers’ compensation insurance offers essential medical care and financial support to employees injured or incapacitated at work. Unfortunately, this benefit is sometimes exploited by dishonest individuals. According to the Coalition […]

Taxes on Real Estate Gains

By: Ed Decker

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect real estate […]

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