If you pay over half the cost of supporting a parent, he or she is considered your dependent for federal income tax purposes — which may qualify you to some significant tax breaks. Here are the details. New…
Does your son or daughter work during the summer or school year? A part-time job can be a great way for your child to learn about financial responsibility. It can also teach a valuable lesson about owing taxes.…
How well do you listen to your non-profit’s supporters? If you don’t engage in “social listening,” your efforts may not be good enough. This marketing communications strategy is popular with for-profit companies, but can just as easily…
Have staffers complained because their expense reimbursements are taxed? An accountable plan can address this issue. Here’s how accountable plans work and how they benefit employers and employees. Be Reasonable Under an accountable plan, reimbursement payments to…
Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are gaining popularity. However, many businesses, consumers, employees, and investors are still confused about how they work and how to report transactions on their federal tax returns. In this case,…
If you or a loved one needs long-term care, you probably don’t want to pay it from your hard-earned savings. Instead, consider purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy. As a bonus, qualified LTC policies may deliver some…
Most private sector employers, for better or worse, put you in the driver’s seat when it comes to saving for retirement. If you’re a genuinely savvy and diligent investor, you might prefer the flexibility of rolling over your…
Is your non-profit making the most of its email list? If you send every item to individual donors, corporate supporters, volunteers, and the media — regardless of their interests or investment in your organization — you probably…
For many couples, summer is the quintessential time to tie the knot. The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming and nature offers plentiful backdrops for photos. However, there’s more than the ceremony to consider when a couple…
Does your business need to add one or more vehicles? If so, the purchases may qualify for tax breaks under current tax law. Here are the details. First-Year Depreciation Breaks The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) allows…
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Non-profit organizations don’t lose as much to occupational fraud as for-profit businesses do. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) 2018 Report to the Nations, non-profits lost a median amount of $75,000 during the 21-month…
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