How Salary Disparity Happens and What to Do About It
Even unintentional pay gaps can chip away at trust, dampen morale and send talented people searching for opportunities elsewhere. Paychecks…
How to Avoid Overpaying: 6 Signs You’re Paying Too Much in Taxes
Paying taxes is part of life. But you don’t have to pay more than you legally owe. Many people overpay…
10 Accounting Skills You Need to Succeed
Most accounting jobs require a degree in accounting or a related field. While a college degree might be table stakes,…
Best Accounting Software for Small Business
Tracking income and expenses are critical for businesses of any size, but it isn’t easy to manage without the right…
How to Choose a CPA for Your Tax Accounting Needs
Do you need help with tax planning and preparation, business accounting, financial statements, or other business strategies? Consider hiring a Certified…
5 Taxable Fringe Benefits You Must Report as Income to the IRS
What keeps employees happy, engaged, and loyal? Salary, paid time off, health insurance, and retirement benefits are vital parts of the equation,…
Three Options for Excess 529 Plan Funds
Saving for college with a 529 plan is catching on. Savingforcollege.com’s 2016 Annual College Savings Survey found that among families who…
Young Adults Take “Risky” Actions to Save on Health Care Costs
Much of the news about how to save on health care costs focuses on the assets required to cover health…
How to Calculate Profit Margin and Markup
Small business owners often confuse profit margin and markup. Both of these metrics help a business set prices and measure…
How to Find the Best CPA or Tax Accountant Near You
If you recoil at the thought of preparing your own tax return and wonder how you can find a good…
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners
Each year, small business owners overpay their taxes because they miss out on certain deductions and tax-planning strategies that can…
The Top 19 Self-Employment Tax Deductions
Tax deductions are gold, especially if you’re self-employed, paying out of pocket for all your expenses. How do tax deductions…