The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to work remotely, either from home or a temporary location. One potential consequence of remote work may surprise you: an increase...
Working Remotely from “Out of State” Can Be Taxing
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Lowdown on Federal Tax Proposals for Individuals and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Treasury released its "Green Book" in May entitled, "General Explanation of the Biden administration's Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals." It contains...
Tax Consequences of Offering Innovative Benefits
Although some companies that sent workers home during the pandemic have returned them to the office, many businesses continue to rely on remote workers. At the same time,...
A Direct Way to Save Time and Money
When you hear the term "direct deposit," you may think about payroll but that is not the only way businesses can use this time and money-saving service. What about the checks you...
How Elements of Control Affect Value
We've all heard the phrase that the "whole is greater than the sum of its parts." But you might not know that the same theory can apply in the valuation of interests in a...
Joint Ownership: Estate Planning Do or Don’t?
Estate planners often tout the virtues of owning property jointly — and with good reason. Joint ownership generally offers several advantages for surviving family members. But...
Using Business Value as a Benchmark
The ultimate indicator of how well a company and its management are performing is how much the company is worth. Any performance measurement or benchmarking system should include...
SERPs: Pros and Cons for Employers and Executives
If your company offers employees a qualified retirement plan, it's probably a 401(k). But this popular option isn't the only game in town. You may want to offer an additional...
Take a Proactive Approach to Changing Pay Practices to Avoid Gender-Based Discrimination
How can gender-based pay discrimination — intentional or not — be squelched? Lawmakers have been working on this issue for decades. Perhaps the most important recent development...
The ABCs of Business Valuation
You may understand some of the theory behind business valuation, but you probably don't know the procedures involved in the analysis and preparation of a report. Clients and...