How to minimize distractions while working from home
Working from home has increased in popularity over the past several years. But today, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not only popular, but required for many. Moving from a hustle-and-bustle professional workspace to a home office can be a major transition for many. To help you make the move successfully, here are a few tips…
IRS Offers Small Businesses Limited Relief for Health Coverage Reimbursement Arrangements
Some health coverage reimbursement arrangements offered by small employers (those with less than 50 full-time employees) are considered by the IRS to be non-compliant with the health coverage plan requirements set forth in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning January 1, 2014, employers who offer such plans were facing a significant penalty: an excise tax…
Why file your tax return early? Lots of good reasons…
If April 15 always seems to sneak up on you, get out in front of this year’s tax deadline and file early. Here are a few top reasons why you should… Reduce your stress. When you wait until the last minute, it can spike stress levels. The dread of the impending tax deadline, the worry of…
What you need to know about changes to retirement and 529 plans
The new budget bill passed by Congress on December 20, 2019 impacted both retirement and college savings plans. While many are still waiting for further guidance from the IRS on several details of the bill, we compiled a short list of the major changes that may affect you. Retirement plan changes: The rule that restricted…
Smart tax tips for 2020
It’s that time of year when everyone can agree on one thing: Paying taxes is a drag. As we progress into a new tax season, follow these tips to help avoid a heavy tax burden this year: Adjust your withholdings as needed—The 2018 tax code overhaul lowered most individual tax brackets, which in turn put…
5 tips for hosting magical meetings
Okay, so maybe not magical…but there are things you can do to rev up engagement in your meetings. After all, it’s likely that you spend at least 25 percent of your professional time in meetings, so why not put a little work into making them more appealing for all those involved. To get you started,…