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Episode 17: Dar-Tech, Inc: Establishing Continuity from One Generation to the Next

Posted on January 13, 2022January 20, 2022 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Episode 17: Dar-Tech, Inc: Establishing Continuity from One Generation to the Next

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. Founded in…

Posted in PodcastTagged business podcast, podcast, small business, Succession Planning

Protect Your Business With a Cybersecurity Assessment

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Protect Your Business With a Cybersecurity Assessment

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,…

Posted in BlogTagged Cybercrime, cybersecurity, IT, small business, Small Business Owner

Why Small Business Owners Should Consider Offering a Health Savings Account

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Why Small Business Owners Should Consider Offering a Health Savings Account

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…

Posted in BlogTagged Health Savings Account, HSA, Retirement Contribution, Retirement Planning, small business, Small Business Owner

Opening a New Location Calls for Careful Planning

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Opening a New Location Calls for Careful Planning

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…

Posted in BlogTagged business owner, Family Business, small business, Small Business Owner

PPP Forgiveness and Repayment: What Businesses Need to Know Now

Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
PPP Forgiveness and Repayment: What Businesses Need to Know Now

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…

Posted in BlogTagged business owner, PPP Loan, SBA, small business, Small Business Owner

Help Ensure the IRS Doesn’t Reclassify Independent Contractors as Employees

Posted on May 10, 2021May 13, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Help Ensure the IRS Doesn’t Reclassify Independent Contractors as Employees

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…

Posted in BlogTagged independent contractor, IRS, IRS Form SS-8, small business, Small Business Owner

Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Launching a small business? Here are some tax considerations

START YOUR BUSINESS WITH THIS TAX KNOWLEDGE While many businesses have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some entrepreneurs have started new small businesses. Many of these people start out operating as sole proprietors.…

Posted in BlogTagged business owner, small business, Taxation Planning

PPP REVISIONS PROVIDE MORE RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
PPP REVISIONS PROVIDE MORE RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

ALLOW PPP LOAN CHANGES TO ASSIST YOUR SMALL BUSINESS The Biden administration has announced several reforms to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to bring greater relief to the smallest and most vulnerable businesses. Among other things,…

Posted in Tax UpdateTagged Consolidated Appropriations Act, PPP Loan, SBA, small business, Small Business Owner

EPISODE 8: Next Generation of Leadership: Tips to Get Started

Posted on November 2, 2020November 25, 2020 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
EPISODE 8: Next Generation of Leadership: Tips to Get Started

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…

Posted in PodcastTagged Business, Family Business, next generation, small business

PPP Loan: Key Items To Know Before Applying for Forgiveness

Posted on September 28, 2020September 29, 2020 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
PPP Loan: Key Items To Know Before Applying for Forgiveness

When President Trump announced the Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan, many businesses rushed to apply. In just over four months, the PPP issued $525 billion in loans to 5.2 million borrowers. Businesses are now waiting on forgiveness,…

Posted in BlogTagged CARES Act, PPP Loan, small business

Payroll Tax Deferral: Concerns About Deferring Employees’ Social Security Taxes

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
Payroll Tax Deferral: Concerns About Deferring Employees’ Social Security Taxes

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…

Posted in BlogTagged Payroll, payroll tax, payroll tax defferal, small business, tax

IRS Update: Payroll Tax Deferral

Posted on August 31, 2020September 4, 2020 by Barnes Wendling CPAs
IRS Update: Payroll Tax Deferral

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…

Posted in Tax UpdateTagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, payroll tax, payroll tax defferal, small business, tax

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