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Employers Need to Reevaluate Drug Testing Policies in Light of Minnesota Marijuana Legalization
The legalization of marijuana in Minnesota has created new challenges for employers, who must now grapple with how to enforce drug-free workplace policies in a state where marijuana is legal of August 1, 2023
Turning receivables into cash
Collecting payment from customers takes time and patience. To bridge the cash gap, consider some creative strategies to monetize outstanding receivables.
Hiring family members can offer tax advantages (but be careful)
Business owners: If you’re thinking about hiring your child or spouse this summer (or already have), you could be in line for some tax savings. But you’ll need to be aware of the IRS rules and follow them carefully – we can help.
Are you married and not earning compensation? You may be able to put money in an IRA
If you’re married and don’t earn compensation, you may think you can’t contribute to a retirement plan. But you may be eligible for a spousal IRA. Here are the rules for 2023.
FASB votes to exempt private companies from disaggregation of income statement project
Private companies will be exempt from a coming FASB proposal on disaggregating income statement expenses, but including comprehensive expense disclosures may be a good idea regardless of whether your business is private or public.
Strategic tax planning Q&As for construction businesses
Maximize your tax savings by engaging in year-round strategic tax planning for your construction business. Here are six important questions to consider.
Addressing pay equity at your business
Businesses today are under increased pressure to address pay equity to ensure compensation is determined free of unjust biases. Fortunately, there are real, actionable ways you can address it at your company.
Avoid succession obstacles with a buy-sell agreement
If your business has multiple owners, we strongly advise building a buy-sell agreement into your succession plan. Learn more about how these agreements work and why they’re important.
New disclosure requirements? Shedding light on a little-known law
Most business owners are unaware that they are now required to report their beneficial ownership under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). It’s important to know in advance what is required to avoid late filing penalties.
Why Your HR Department Is Critical to the Success of Your Merger or Acquisition
If your business is facing a merger or acquisition, there are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to the negotiations and financial implications – but don’t underestimate the importance of your HR department in the M&A process.
Understanding the basics of discontinued operations reporting
In today’s uncertain markets, your business may decide to discontinue unprofitable product lines or business units. Are you up to speed on the accounting rules for reporting discontinued operations?
To file or not to file a gift tax return, that is the question
If you’re giving gifts this year you may be wondering if you need to file a gift tax return. In fact, there are situations when it’s necessary (or desirable) to file even if you’re not liable for any gift tax.