by Stapley Accounting | Jun 19, 2024 | Employer
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), many salaried employees are exempt from overtime pay. But not all of them. To qualify as exempt, an employee must primarily perform certain executive, administrative or professional duties and be paid an annual salary that’s... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 18, 2024 | Business
If you follow the news, you’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s slowly and steadily expanding into various aspects of our lives. One widely cited example is ChatGPT, an AI “chatbot” that can engage in conversations with users and... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many people dream of turning a hobby into a regular business. Perhaps you enjoy boating and would like to open a charter fishing business. Or maybe you’d like to turn your sewing or photography skills into an income-producing business. You probably won’t have any tax... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 12, 2024 | Employer
As technology has rapidly evolved, and the value of intellectual property has skyrocketed, so has employers’ use of noncompete agreements. Many different types of organizations have deployed these agreements to prevent employees from taking valuable information and... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 11, 2024 | Business
No matter how carefully and congenially you run your business, customer disputes will likely happen from time to time. Some of the complaints may be people looking to negotiate a discount, “game the system” or even outright defraud you. But others could be legitimate... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you donate valuable items to charity and you want to deduct them on your tax return, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and charitable organizations to supply certain information to prove their right to deduct charitable contributions.... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 5, 2024 | Employer
Various survey results have been rolling in, and the message for employers is relatively clear: Employees want support in maintaining their wellness — particularly when it comes to mental health. 7 Strategies to Improve Your Employees’ Health and Well-Being (hbr.org)... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
With each passing year, as networked technology becomes more and more integral to how companies do business, a simple yet grim reality comes further into focus: The cyberattacks will continue. 12 Critical Steps To Safeguard Your Company From Cyberattacks (forbes.com)... by Stapley Accounting | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that you want to subdivide into lots, develop them and sell them off for a big profit. Either way, you’ll incur a... by Stapley Accounting | May 29, 2024 | Employer
A recent study commissioned by Forbes Advisor and conducted by One Poll surveyed 1,000 remote and hybrid employees earlier this year and found that almost half (43%) said their employers were monitoring their online activity at work. Does your organization observe...
