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The amount you and your employees can save for retirement is going up slightly in 2025

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s or other retirement plans next year?

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Marketing your B2B company via the right channels

For business-to-business (B2B) companies, effective marketing begins with credible and attention-grabbing messaging.

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The nanny tax: What household employers need to know

Hiring household help, whether you employ a nanny, housekeeper or gardener, can significantly ease the burden of childcare and daily chores.

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From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes.

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Surprise IT failures pose a major financial risk to companies

It’s every business owner’s nightmare. You wake up in the morning, or perhaps in the middle of the night, and see that dreaded message: “We’re down.”

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You don’t have to be in business to deduct certain vehicle expenses

When you think about tax deductions for vehicle-related expenses, business driving may come to mind.

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How can you build a golden nest egg if you’re self-employed?

If you own a small business with no employees (other than your spouse) and want to set up a retirement plan, consider a solo 401(k) plan.

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Should your company offer fertility benefits?

Most businesses today understand all too well that they must craft a robust and varied benefits package to draw good job candidates and retain valued...

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Maximize your year-end giving with gifts that offer tax benefits

As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies.

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Employers: In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up

As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently...

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Turnaround acquisitions are risky growth opportunities for today’s companies

When it comes to growth, businesses have two broad options. First, there’s organic growth — that is...

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Is your money-losing activity a hobby or a business?

Let’s say you have an unincorporated sideline activity that you consider a business.

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How your business can prepare for and respond to an IRS audit

The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals

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Working capital management is critical to business success

Success in business is often measured in profitability — and that’s hard to argue with. However, liquidity is critical to reaching the point where a c...

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Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan

If you have a child or grandchild planning to attend college, you’ve probably heard about qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans.

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