Olsen Thielen Advisor Blog
- January 5, 2023
Barring further legislation, certain manufacturing tax laws are in limbo, as key provisions have expired or have begun to phase out. Here are three that could have a significant impact on your company.
- January 5, 2023
The IRS recently announced that the 2023 standard business mileage rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck. These rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
- January 5, 2023
Converting from C corporation to S corporation status could trigger an unexpected tax bill if you use the last in, first out "LIFO" inventory method. Is there anything you can do to lessen the tax?
- December 15, 2022
Business owners and their employees may not have to pay Social Security tax on ALL of their wages. Amounts above a certain threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax. Here’s how the 2023 “social security wage base” will affect your payroll.
- December 15, 2022
Year-end is the traditional time when manufacturers and other business entities conduct productive employee performance reviews. Unfortunately, reviews are often done as quickly as possible, with little thought given to providing the type of feedback to employees that will ultimately help the company achieve its strategic goals.
- December 8, 2022
The IRS has created a new 1099 online filing platform called the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) that will allow taxpayers to electronically file Form 1099 series at no cost. The IRIS platform is scheduled to open on January 9, 2023.
- December 1, 2022
The tax implications when selling a manufacturing business can impact your tax bill and therefore, your net proceeds from the sale.
- November 30, 2022
Manufacturers need to conduct a periodic review of their buy-sell agreement and modify its language to reflect changing circumstances.
- November 29, 2022
If your not-for-profit is looking for workers, you might want to consider hiring military veterans. This demographic can have a harder time finding civilian jobs, and tax breaks may be available for employers who hire them.
- November 29, 2022
A company's structure affects taxes and for decades, owners of small to midsize manufacturing companies have opted for the S corporation form of ownership, rather than being subject to the double taxation of C corporations. However, in recent years the limited liability company (LLC) has become another popular alternative.
- November 16, 2022
Your choice of business entity can affect your taxes, your personal liability, and other issues. A limited liability company (LLC) is somewhat of a hybrid entity in that it can be structured to resemble a corporation for owner liability purposes and a partnership for federal tax purposes.
- November 16, 2022
Certain employers have the requirement of reporting employee health coverage. Do you know if your business has to comply, and if so, what must be done?
- November 15, 2022
The 2022 State of Manufacturing results are in! Minnesota manufacturers are now preparing for yet another marketplace headwind.
- November 14, 2022
Many federal and state grants are available and currently accepting applications or awarding funds for service providers to expand broadband access in rural areas.