Preparing for the end of federal paper checks
Executive Order 14247 directs federal agencies to phase out paper checks for refunds, benefits, and contracts. Here’s who’s affected and how to prepare.
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The Latest IRS Guidance on Section 174
Aprio Insights on the The Latest IRS Guidance on Section 174. Read the article.
Personal guarantees: costly risk or tax leverage?
Banks want an extra layer of security for business loans, and a personal guarantee delivers it – but for partnership owners, there’s a hidden tax advantage most overlook. This synthetic capital injection can turn a necessary business risk into meaningful tax leverage, provided you understand the mechanics and monitor the potential pitfalls.
Medicare: premiums, taxes, and surprise surcharges
Many people reach 65 expecting Medicare to replace their health insurance and ease budget pressures. But in reality, Medicare often adds a new layer of costs – monthly premiums, income-based surcharges, and potential late penalties that can last a lifetime. Read our article to avoid costly surprises later in retirement.
The Benefits of Outsourced Accounting for Restaurants and Franchises
Discover the benefits of outsourced accounting for restaurants and franchises. Learn how owner/operators improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and scale profitably.
The OBBB and ERC Audit Risk: Three Steps to Defending Your Claim
The OBBB Act made changes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program by retroactively invalidating certain claims and extending the statute of limitations for an audit to six years.
The Overlooked Importance of HR in Growing Businesses
For many small and midsize businesses, HR dysfunction isn’t about negligence. It’s about capacity. Most founders don’t build their companies with an HR strategy in mind. Learn how to solve this problem with a fractional HR resource.
Financial Survival Guide for Startups
Spending all your time delivering for clients and letting bookkeeping slide? In this quick guide, discover the simple systems that protect your finances as a new entrepreneur.
Attribution rules explained: how constructive ownership can affect your tax strategy
You may think you don’t own a particular business interest, but the IRS might disagree. Under constructive ownership rules, the tax code can attribute ownership to you based on family relationships or entity structures. Understanding these rules before they impact your tax strategy is essential for business owners with family ties, trusts, or complex ownership structures.
Critical updates on energy credits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of energy tax credits by accelerating expiration dates, leaving homeowners, businesses, and car buyers scrambling to capitalize on incentives for renewable energy and clean vehicles. This article covers several upcoming deadlines for anyone planning energy-efficient upgrades or investments.