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Onboarding Your First Employee? Your New Tax Responsibilities

Your first hire represents a real milestone in your company’s status: You’re about to become an employer. You probably feel proud about your new role, but you may also be apprehensive about staying compliant with state and federal employment policies governing critical issues like payroll…

5 Reasons Why Outsourcing Your IT is the Affordable Choice

When it comes to budgeting, your IT department can be one of the highest expenses on your balance sheet. To help reduce costs and turn that expense into a fixed cost, outsourcing is one of the most affordable choices you can make…

Types of M&A Buyers: Strategic vs. Financial

In the world of M&A, buyers tend to fall into two distinct categories: strategic and financial. We believe it is important to understand the differences among these buyer groups so you know what to expect and who to approach about a potential sale…

Start Planning Now for 2018 Income Taxes

Probably the last thing you want to do in the summer is to start thinking about the current year’s taxes that aren’t due for many months. But it’s actually the perfect time to start planning. It’s a good idea every year, but especially this year, considering the changes initiated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed and signed in December of 2017…

4 Tips for Improving Your Tax Preparation Experience

Since April is over, you have probably finished your business taxes for the year. If so, you have earned a moment to take a big sigh of relief, but don’t wait until next year to prepare for 2018’s filing…