Olsen Thielen Advisor Blog
- March 3, 2023
If you’re self-employed and run your business from home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income.
- March 2, 2023
If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break this year than you’d get from a smaller vehicle. The reason has to do with how smaller business cars are depreciated for tax purposes.
- March 2, 2023
Adding kids to your bank account or home deed can create a host of legal, financial, and tax issues that can leave you and your loved ones vulnerable to significant risks and losses. Learn about the issues and alternative solutions to help you achieve your estate planning goals.
- March 1, 2023
Manufacturing cyberattacks are becoming more common and the attacks are designed to disrupt operations and extort money. Here are some ideas to get ahead of the cybercriminals.
- February 28, 2023
Managing accounts payable (A/P) can be challenging for any business. Many organizations have turned to outsourced bill-pay services to add efficiency, security, and accuracy.
- February 20, 2023
If you’re considering buying or selling a business, it’s important to understand the M&A tax implications before moving ahead. After the transaction is complete, it may be too late to get the best tax results.
- February 17, 2023
Do you know what are the top tax-saving opportunities for manufacturers in 2023? Once your manufacturing company’s 2022 tax return has been filed, you can focus your efforts on reducing its 2023 tax liability.
- February 17, 2023
When inflation is high, you may need to give your members a reason to renew because it’s common for people to cut expenses by deciding not to renew subscriptions and memberships.
- February 15, 2023
Is the value of tangible donations simply the price a not-for-profit would charge if it sold the goods in a rummage sale or on an auction website?
- February 13, 2023
Endowment investments come with major responsibility and generally need to be managed by a financial expert. And, nonprofit organizations must adhere to certain regulations.
- February 1, 2023
Business tax limit increases for 2023 have risen more than usual due to inflation. An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually and here are some that may be important to you and your business.
- January 31, 2023
Now may be the time for your manufacturing company to consider offering employer-provided child care. The Section 45F tax credit can help offset some of the costs.
- January 27, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Revenue administers many local sales taxes. Local sales taxes apply to the same items and services as the general state sales tax. Beginning April 1, 2023, fifteen Minnesota counties and cities are implementing new local taxes and two others are increasing their already enacted local taxes.
- January 27, 2023
If you’re seeking opportunities for improving cash flow in your manufacturing company, consider a fixed asset or cost segregation study. Manufacturing is a capital-intensive industry, so it’s critical to ensure that fixed assets are classified properly to recover their costs as quickly as possible.