Succession Planning: Establishing Continuity from One Generation to the Next with Brett Walburn of Dar-Tech, Inc. In this episode, Brett Walburn, president of Dar-Tech, Inc., shares how his company has weathered over 7 decades of economic swings.…
Years ago, it may have seemed like only government agencies with top-secret intel or wealthy international banks had to worry about hackers. Nowadays, even the smallest small business could see its reputation ruined by a data breach,…
With the increasing cost of employee health care benefits, your business may be interested in providing some of these benefits through an employer-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA). For eligible individuals, an HSA offers a tax-advantaged way to…
The U.S. economy has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for the past year and a half. Some industries have had to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges, while others have seen remarkable growth opportunities arise. If your…
A critical deadline is approaching for many of the businesses that have received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created in March 2020 by the CARES Act. If these borrowers don’t take action before…
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down. If you’re among them, make sure these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes. If the IRS reclassifies them as employees, it can be a…
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Director Mike Pappas discusses transitioning your business to the next generation. He provides valuable tips and shares his experiences with his clients on this transition. He will address the following: Tips to getting the next-gen involved in…
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The IRS has provided guidance to employers regarding the recent presidential action to allow employers to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. The three-page guidance in Notice 2020-65 was issued to implement…
On Aug. 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll tax obligations. The Memorandum directed the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding on wages for…
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