Business travel has been picking up again this year. If your manufacturing company has recently resumed travel to visit key customers and suppliers — or is planning to soon — it’s a good time to review the…
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS WITH THESE TAX DEADLINES Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may…
Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the business? You may want to rethink this approach. Any short-term benefits may be…
Year-end tax planning strategies to implement now Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s a good time to think about making year-end tax planning moves that may help lower your small business taxes. The standard year-end approach…
Election at entity level allows for unrestricted federal deduction on Ohio taxes Matthew D. Maker, CPA, MT, Director, Barnes Wendling CPAs A.J. Volpe, Tax Specialist, Barnes Wendling CPAs With the passage in June of Ohio Senate Bill…
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sept 1, 2022 – Barnes Wendling CPAs is pleased to recognize the following individuals for their hard work and dedication. The firm has promoted 10 employees effective Sept. 1, 2022. They are: To Principal Ryan…
While the recently announced student loan debt relief has captured numerous headlines, it’s estimated that another federal relief program announced on the same day will provide more than $1.2 billion in tax refunds or credits. Specifically, IRS…
Do you own a successful small business with no employees and want to set up a retirement plan? Or do you want to upgrade from a SIMPLE IRA or Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan? Consider a solo…
If you’re contemplating selling your manufacturing business, be sure you understand the tax implications. Business structure (as well as the transaction) can impact your tax bill and, therefore, your net proceeds from the sale. Here are some issues to consider.…
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes significant provisions related to climate change, health care, and taxes. The IRA also addresses the federal budget deficit. According to…
As you’re aware, certain employers are required to report information related to their employees’ health coverage. Does your business have to comply, and if so, what must be done? What Are the Basic Rules? Certain employers with…
The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS Act) was recently passed by Congress as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. President Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly.…
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