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... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 11, 2026 | Small Business
What’s a “small business,” and why does it matter? Although your business may seem big to you, you may wonder how the government classifies it for tax purposes. If your organization qualifies as a “small business,” you may enjoy several important tax advantages. But... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 6, 2026 | Individual Tax
Fine-tune your tax withholding after filing your return Many taxpayers discover at filing time that their tax payments during the year didn’t align with their actual liability — either too much or too little was withheld from their paychecks. A small difference is to... by Stapley Accounting | Aug 4, 2026 | Small Business
Tax identity theft: Cache Valley businesses are at risk, too Tax identity theft isn’t limited to individual taxpayers — businesses are also targeted through their Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), payroll systems and tax filings. The financial impact of these...
