by Stapley Accounting | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’ve successfully filed your 2022 tax return with the IRS, you may think you’re done with taxes for another year. But some questions may still crop up about the return. Here are brief answers to three questions that we’re frequently asked at this time of year.... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 21, 2023 | Employer
At the very end of 2022, President Biden signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0). Now that the year is well underway, small employers would be well-advised not to forget about a key feature of the law: marked... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 20, 2023 | Business
As individuals, we’re warned repeatedly about the dangers of online identity theft. Well, as a business owner, you’re in double jeopardy because a hacker might not only steal your personal identity, but also — or alternatively — hijack your company’s brand. What is... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Are you Retiring? Are you getting ready to retire? If so, you’ll soon experience changes in your lifestyle and income sources that may have numerous tax implications. Here’s a brief rundown of four tax and financial issues you may contend with when you retire: Taking... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 14, 2023 | Employer
Even before the pandemic, technological advances made retraining workers — also known as “reskilling” — occasionally necessary in many industries. The more rapid changes that have occurred over the last few years have accelerated the need for employers of all kinds to... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 13, 2023 | Business
Businesses today are under increased pressure to fully understand and thoroughly respond to the issue of pay equity. And neither of these two broad undertakings is particularly easy. What Is Pay Equity, And Why Does It Matter? (forbes.com) First, fully understanding... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 8, 2023 | Taxes
If you’re an art collector, you may wonder about the tax breaks available for donating a work of art to charity. Several different tax rules may come into play in connection with such contributions. Basic Rules Your deduction for a charitable contribution of art is... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 7, 2023 | Employer
Employers that offer a 401(k) plan should generally encourage participants to invest as much as they can and not touch the money until retirement. However, there may be instances when employees feel they need to access their plan funds before reaching retirement age.... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Business owners and their leadership teams are rightly urged to engage in regular strategic planning to move their companies, thoughtfully and consciously, in a positive direction. However, no matter how sound a set of strategic objectives might be, it’s always... by Stapley Accounting | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re a parent, you may be confused about the rules for claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The rules and credit amounts have changed significantly over the last six years. This tax break became more generous in 2018 than it was under prior law — and it became...