- April 15, 2024
As of 2024, certain long-term part-time employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) plans. This article provides a detailed understanding of the changes to retirement plan rules brought about by the SECURE Acts.
Olsen Thielen Advisor Blog
- April 11, 2024
PODCAST: It’s time for a health check: is your business in good shape financially? In this episode of Q&A Over Coffee, we sit down with Olsen Thielen COO Julie Walker to dive into the components that determine the financial wellness of your business.
- April 11, 2024
The IRS has issued a warning against companies misrepresenting personal wellness and nutrition expenses as medical expenses. Understand the potential tax implications and how to use your health spending accounts responsibly.
- April 9, 2024
Your business should generally maximize current year depreciation write-offs for newly acquired assets. Two federal tax breaks can help achieve this goal: first-year Section 179 depreciation deductions and first-year bonus depreciation deductions.
- April 4, 2024
Understand the IRS's new e-filing system for Form 8300, designed to simplify the reporting of cash payments over $10,000. Learn who must file, the e-filing requirements, and how to apply for a waiver if e-filing is challenging for your business.
- March 27, 2024
PODCAST: Selling your business? Planning your retirement? Strategic planning? Want a better understanding of the worth of your business? There are many reasons why a business owner would benefit from having a Business Valuation performed.
- March 27, 2024
Holding companies offer benefits such as tax efficiency, liability protection, and privacy, but they also present challenges and complexity. This article provides an overview of what holding companies are, how they work, and their pros and cons.
- March 26, 2024
The SECURE Act 2.0 made some important changes to 403(b) retirement plans, which typically are offered by nonprofits to their employees. Is your nonprofit caught up on the law’s provisions?
- March 22, 2024
PODCAST: From phone calls to phishing emails to fraudulent tax preparers – scams are only becoming more sophisticated every year. Check out this episode to ensure you never become a victim of one of these nefarious scams.
- March 21, 2024
This article by Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. details MN's new Digital Fair Repair Act that goes into effect July 1. The law requires manufacturers of any products sold in MN & use electronic elements, to provide parts, information, & tools for diagnosis, maintenance, & repair of the product on “fair and reasonable” terms.
- March 20, 2024
The Inflation Reduction has several provisions that benefit nonprofits with credits or cash payments. Read more for details on the provisions to determine if your nonprofit qualifies.
- March 19, 2024
If your small business would like to exchange goods and services without exchanging money, you may be able to barter. The internet makes it easier to engage with other businesses. But if you barter, be aware of the tax consequences.
- March 13, 2024
The quest for skilled laborers in the manufacturing sector continues. Where can manufacturers turn to fill open positions? One option can also provide substantial tax savings: Hire workers that qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
- March 11, 2024
The qualified business income, QBI deduction, is available to eligible businesses through 2025. After that, it’s scheduled to disappear unless Congress acts to extend it. So make the most of the tax break while it’s still on the books.
- March 7, 2024
Even if your startup business has little or no income tax liability, you may be eligible for a payroll tax credit election for increasing R&D activities. This tax break got better under the Inflation Reduction Act.