by Stapley Accounting | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
More than a million Americans live in nursing homes, according to various reports. If you have a parent entering one, you’re probably not thinking about taxes. But there may be tax consequences. Let’s take a look at five possible tax breaks for people forced to send a... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 23, 2023 | Employer
Over the past couple of years, the “Great Resignation” raised much concern among employers. Many experts now believe it’s safe to say that this trend of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs has largely drawn to a close. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the power... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 22, 2023 | Business, Uncategorized
Whether you know it or not, if your business has ever applied for a commercial loan, you’ve likely been subject to “adverse media screening.” Under this commonly used practice, a prospective borrower is “screened against” various media sources to determine whether the... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 17, 2023 | Business
If you’re age 50 or older, you can probably make extra “catch-up” contributions to your tax-favored retirement account(s). It is worth the trouble? Yes! Here are the rules of the road. The deal with IRAs Eligible taxpayers can make extra catch-up contributions of up... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 16, 2023 | Employer
When looking at broad groups of employment candidates, many organizations tend to focus on young people just entering the workforce and established workers who are looking to change jobs. But don’t forget that there are other groups as well. One of them comprises... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 15, 2023 | Business
“It’s in the pipeline!” Business owners often hear this rather vague phrase, which may be good news in some cases or code for “don’t hold your breath” in others. What is a Sales Pipeline? Here are the Benefits for Sales and Business – Core Freelancers... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 10, 2023 | Estate Planning
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. How do the rules work? Under the current fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 9, 2023 | Employer
The data is coming fast and furious. When it comes to compensation in today’s workplace, many people are talking about pay transparency. Pay Transparency: How To Get It Right As An Employer (forbes.com) Simply defined, pay transparency is the concept of an employer... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 8, 2023 | Business
Once a business is up and running, one fundamental aspect of operations that’s easy to take for granted is billing. Often, a system of various processes is put in place and leadership might consider occasional billing mistakes to be part of the “cost of doing... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 3, 2023 | Fraud
“Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams,” according to the IRS. The scams may come in through email, text messages, telephone calls or regular mail. Criminals regularly target both individuals and businesses and...
