by Stapley Accounting | Sep 15, 2026 | Small Business
Don’t let the IRS treat your sideline as a hobby Do you operate a side gig in addition to your regular day job? Whether you’ve turned a love for crafting into an online store or you play the guitar at a local venue, you’ll need to report the income from your sideline... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 10, 2026 | Construction
6 ways Cache Valley contractors can better manage accounts receivable Aging accounts receivable can hurt any construction business’s financial performance. And as you’ve probably experienced, it’s a common issue. Payments are often delayed by last-minute change... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 8, 2026 | Small Business
Demystifying like-kind exchanges If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, a Section 1031 like-kind exchange may allow you to defer... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 3, 2026 | Construction
What’s in a name? DBA filings for construction businesses The name of your construction business plays a critical role. It helps project owners find, recognize and ultimately trust you. But as your business grows, you may encounter situations where a different name... by Stapley Accounting | Sep 1, 2026 | Small Business
Self-employed in Cache Valley? Don’t overlook valuable tax deductions If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick overview of the filing requirements for sole proprietors and... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 27, 2026 | Business
What you can do to protect your business from rising costs For the 12 months ending in April 2026, the U.S. inflation rate was 3.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices for your business’s products, materials and other operating costs may have... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 25, 2026 | Small Business
Beware of potential tax issues when selling self-created intangibles Many modern businesses rely on intangible assets, such as goodwill, trademarks and customer lists. But the IRS doesn’t treat all intangibles the same way. Questions about how these assets are taxed... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 20, 2026 | Business
What you need to know about business insurance Given the many potential threats to your business’s assets, cash flow and human resources, which types of insurance products and how much coverage do you need? Some organizations pay for policies that don’t make sense... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 18, 2026 | Small Business
Self-employed? Don’t overlook a Roth IRA Some small business owners overlook Roth IRAs because they assume their income is too high for them to qualify to make Roth contributions. Others may think their current tax rate is higher than it will be in retirement, making... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 13, 2026 | Business
2 retirement plans for small businesses with lean budgets Most business owners would like to offer their employees a 401(k) retirement savings plan with all the bells and whistles. But for small businesses with lean budgets and small staffs, offering such benefits may...
