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The TCJA limited the state and local tax (SALT) itemized deduction to $10,000, which essentially increased the federal income tax on many small business owners operating as passthrough entities (PTE) (i.e. partnerships and S corporations).   For federal purposes, a PTE’s income is taxed on the individual income tax return and...

As the seasons turn towards fall and tax deadlines begin to fade away, we have had an increased number of questions regarding accounting for loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  The intention of this blog is not to discuss the loan program itself or related forgiveness process.  Instead,...

There comes a point in time when every business owner is ready to take a step back.  Most business owners start their business with dreams of financial independence and a sense of freedom.  Eventually those owners are ready to reap the benefits of all those years of hard work. Planning...

TOP 5 SECURITY CONCERNS FOR 2021 INTERNAL CONTROL FAILURES Issue: Businesses build policies and procedures to minimize risk and ensure high quality products and services. When an issue arises most of the time it is related to a control failure. Someone not following policies and procedures. Solution: Regularly audit your...

President Trump issued an executive memorandum on August 8, 2020, allowing the deferral of the employee’s share of Social Security withholding for wages paid between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.  The deferral is only available to employees earning less than $4,000 each biweekly payroll period.  This is a...