Five Roles Small Businesses Might Be Missing as Black Friday Approaches
With Black Friday falling on Nov. 27, a remote hiring expert says businesses should start identifying gaps now rather than waiting for sales to increa...
IRS publishes new per diem business travel rates for fiscal year 2027
Many businesses use federal “per diem” rates to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket travel expenses. In Notice 2026-60, the IRS announced special pe...
Cost vs. coverage: Renewing your business’s employee health plan
If your business’s renewed employer-sponsored health insurance plan starts at the beginning of the calendar year, you’re probably negotiating next yea...
Expecting a big revenue year? Consider tax moves before year end
For most small business owners, strong revenue growth is something to celebrate. But a profitable year can also significantly increase your income tax...
Working teens can maximize the power of tax‑deferred — or tax-free — compounding with an IRA
Retirement is far from most teenagers’ minds when they get their first jobs. Most young people are more interested in spending their earnings or savin...
IRS audit rates remain relatively low, but that’s little consolation if the IRS selects your return for an examination. Although most taxpayers will n...
How your business can use AI to strengthen customer service
These days, customers expect fast and personalized service and support from the businesses they patronize. AI can help you meet their high expectation...
Whether your small business is new or you’ve run it for decades, you may not fully understand which expenses are potentially tax-deductible and which...
