by Stapley Accounting | Mar 21, 2023 | Business
Executive Fraud is Bad News Occupational fraud can be defined as crimes committed by employees against the organizations that they work for. Perhaps its most dangerous variation is executive fraud — that is, wrongdoings by those in the C-Suite. Senior-level execs are... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you have a child or grandchild in college — congratulations! To help pay for the expenses, many parents and grandparents saved for years in tax-favored accounts, such as 529 plans. But there are also a number of tax breaks that you may be able to claim once your... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 14, 2023 | Business
“Well, it still works, and everyone knows how to use it, but….” Do these words sound familiar? Many businesses stick with their accounting software far too long for these very reasons. What’s important to find out and consider is everything that comes after the... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 13, 2023 | Business
Every business owner should establish strong policies, procedures and internal controls to prevent fraud. But don’t stop there. Also be prepared to act if indications arise that, despite your best efforts, wrongdoing has taken place at your company. How you handle the... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2022, it’s important to watch out for the “wash sale” rule. The loss could be disallowed Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The IRS announced it opened the 2023 individual income tax return filing season on January 23. That’s when the agency began accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the mid-April deadline (or you file for an... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized, Tips
With unemployment hitting record lows, many employers are struggling to fill key positions in their organizations. If you’re dealing with just such a problem, remember that hiring isn’t the only way to find skilled workers — there’s also outsourcing. And if it’s jobs... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 7, 2023 | Business
Most companies today have some sort of presence on social media as part of their marketing efforts. If you’ve spent any time online as a business owner, you’d probably agree that building a following and getting meaningful reactions to your posts isn’t easy. One way... by Stapley Accounting | Mar 2, 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...
