An anniversary celebration is often an exercise in internal reflection. For Roseville-based Olsen Thielen & Co., LTD, celebrating its 100th anniversary later this fall is more about those external entities who have made its century of existence possible.
Like most business owners, you’ve probably heard about 100% bonus depreciation. It’s available for a wide range of qualifying asset purchases. But there are many important details to keep straight. Here are five key points about this powerful tax-saving tool.
Deductions for business meals and/or vehicle expenses receive extra scrutiny from the IRS, so expect that they will be reviewed closely. Unfortunately, in some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later.
The Wisconsin governor signed the 2021-2023 biennial budget bill that makes some changes to personal income tax, corporate income tax, partnership changes, sales tax, and property tax.
There’s a harsh tax penalty that you could be at risk for paying personally if you own or manage a business with employees. It’s called the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty,” which applies to the Social Security and income taxes required to be withheld by a business from its employees’ wages.
It takes more than dedication and enthusiasm for your not-for-profit’s cause and programs to make a good board member. The most critical duty for all board members is being a fiduciary.
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses, expect the IRS to review them closely. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later. In doing so, they fail to meet the strict substantiation requirements set forth under tax law
Many Americans remain unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — at least 9.8 million at the end of April. But that’s expected to change quickly as employers ramp up hiring activities. If your not-for-profit will soon need new staffers, you might want to start putting out feelers now.
Perhaps nonprofit leaders believe their organizations are too small or collegial to worry about illicit activities — let alone people reporting them. Or perhaps a whistleblower policy seems like one more thing that requires time and money they don’t have.
If your business is organized as a sole proprietorship or as a wholly-owned limited liability company (LLC), you’re subject to both income tax and self-employment tax.
As states open for business and the need for social distancing recedes, your not-for-profit organization may want to think about scheduling an in-person retreat for your board of directors.
Some nonprofit organizations may accept contributions of nonfinancial assets, such as land, services, and supplies. If your nonprofit accepts this kind of contribution, you should know about Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules approved last year.
Auditors of not-for-profits sometimes propose year-end adjustments to interim financial statements prepared by nonprofit staff for the board. Why do auditors do this?
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