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All Fringe Benefits Aren’t Equal for Tax Purposes

A fringe benefit is “a form of pay (including property, services, cash or cash equivalent), in addition to stated pay, for the performance of services. But the tax treatment of a fringe benefit can vary dramatically based on the type of benefit.
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Consider Tax Consequences Before Making an Employee a Partner

Offering employees an equity interest in your business can be a powerful tool for attracting, retaining and motivating quality talent. If your business is organized as a partnership, however, there are some tax traps you should watch out for.
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Choosing Best Way to Reimburse Employee Travel Expenses

If your employees incur work-related travel expenses, it is critical that you comply with IRS rules to secure tax-advantaged treatment for your business and your employees.
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Business Owners: When it Comes to IRS Audits, Be Prepared

Don’t let an IRS audit interrupt your day-to-day responsibilities. By taking a meticulous, proactive approach to how you track, document and file your company’s tax-related information, you’ll make an audit much less painful and even decrease the chances that one happens in the first place.
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Risks and Rewards of Operating Across State Lines

With the ease and popularity of e-commerce, as well as the incredible efficiency of many supply chains, companies of all sorts are finding it easier than ever to widen their markets. Doing so has become so much more feasible that many businesses quickly find themselves crossing state lines.
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Where Has All My Cash Gone?

Do you ever feel like you just never seem to have any cash on hand? Is your cash leaving the business as quickly as it comes in? Take a few minutes to get a better understanding of your cash flow and review the controls you have in place over cash.
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Corporate Credit Card or Expense Reimbursement?

How management monitors employee expenses whether using reimbursement method or company credit cards is a key internal control of the business. There are some pros and cons for both options and they have slightly different nuances when it comes to monitoring the controls over these expenditures.
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Choosing Between a Calendar Tax Year and a Fiscal Tax Year

Many businesses use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. It’s intuitive and aligns with most owners’ personal returns, making it about as simple as anything involving taxes can be. But for some businesses, choosing a fiscal tax year can make more sense.
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Scott Hoyles Receives ABV Designation

Olsen Thielen is happy to announce that one of our Tax Principals, Scott Hoyles, has been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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Have You Prepared for an Untimely Disability or Death?

It can be easy for us to put off key estate planning issues but often waiting until an unforeseen event like a family death or sickness can prove too late. Estate planning helps to preserve the assets you worked hard to accumulate during your life and make sure they go
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Real Estate Professionals Need Proper Documentation

Rental losses are subject to the rules under IRC 469. These losses can be limited or suspended based on a taxpayer’s income and participation. There are exceptions to these rules for taxpayers that qualifying as Real Estate Professionals by satisfying certain requirements.
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