Category Archives: Financial Tools
Study Up on the Tax Advantages of a 529 Savings Plan
With kids back in school, it’s a good time for parents (and grandparents) to think about college funding. One option, which can be especially beneficial if the children in question still have many years until heading off to college, is … Continue reading
Finding a 401(k) That’s Right for Your Business
By and large, today’s employees expect employers to offer a tax-advantaged retirement plan. A 401(k) is an obvious choice to consider, but you may not be aware that there are a variety of types to choose from. Let’s check out … Continue reading
Run the Numbers Before You Extend Customer Credit
Funny thing about customers: They can keep you in business — but they can also put you out of it. The latter circumstance often arises when a company overly relies on a few customers that abuse their credit to the … Continue reading
Minimize Inventory, Services to Make your Financials Shine
Your business financials — where they stand currently and where they might be going next year — are incredibly important. Obviously, sales and expenses play enormous roles in the strength of your position. But a fundamental and often-overlooked way of … Continue reading
Ensure Your Retirement Benefits Provider is Truly Providing
Many retirement plan sponsors consider converting to new providers starting with the new plan year. For calendar year plans, that means January 1. If this is the case for your company, now is a good time to ensure your service … Continue reading
Innovate or Acquire? That’s the Strategic Question
Many companies reach a point in their development where they have to make an important decision: Innovate themselves or acquire a competitor? Of course, it isn’t always an either/or decision. Nonetheless, business owners should consider the pluses and minuses of … Continue reading
Who’s Helping You With Your Succession Plan?
Every business owner needs to spend some time planning how to either sell the company or pass it along to the next generation. Yet no one should try to create a succession plan alone. One idea to consider: Form a … Continue reading
4 Facts About the Section 199 Tax Deduction
The Section 199 deduction is often overlooked by business owners, perhaps because they’re not sure what it is. You may see it referred to as “the domestic production deduction,” or the “domestic production activities deduction” or “the manufacturers’ deduction.” Here are … Continue reading
Relocating this Summer?
If you make a work-related move this summer, you may be able to deduct the costs of the move. This may apply if you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a new … Continue reading
Tax Tips for Students with a Summer Job
Many students hold a summer job during their time off from school. Here are some tax issues that should be considered when working a summer job: Completing Form W-4 When Starting a New Job – This form is used by … Continue reading
