Our latest issue of our Small Business Newsletter is full of timely and important information, including our popular Tools, Tips and Tidbits column and our Annual Payroll and Form 1099 Update to get you ready for 2023. Read/download a copy of the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about New – Fall 2022 Small Business Newsletter
General Business
Federal Unemployment Tax Increasing in New York State and Others
On November 10, 2022, the United States Department of Labor announced that California, Connecticut, Illinois and New York will be credit reduction states for purposes of 2022 FUTA payments. A state is a credit reduction state if it has taken loans from the federal government to meet its state … [Read more...] about Federal Unemployment Tax Increasing in New York State and Others
IRS Warns Employers About Third Parties Promoting Improper ERTC Claims
There have been many recent news stories on how the IRS is cracking down on businesses claiming Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTCs) based on improper positions related to eligibility requirements and credit calculations. On October 21st, the IRS issued a press release warning employers to be … [Read more...] about IRS Warns Employers About Third Parties Promoting Improper ERTC Claims
New SALT Webinar: Update on Evolving State & Local Tax Nexus Issues
If you missed this live Lunch & Learn Webinar, you can listen to the recorded webinar presented by Tronconi Segarra & Associates State & Local Tax (SALT) professional Tom Mazurek, CPA, who discusses what businesses need to understand about evolving nexus issues. Nexus is the existence of … [Read more...] about New SALT Webinar: Update on Evolving State & Local Tax Nexus Issues
Federal Reserve Funds Rate Increase
On September 21, 2022, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee raised the target for the Federal Funds Rate to between 3% and 3.25%. The Federal Reserve stated that, "inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Funds Rate Increase
Simple Internal Controls for Small Businesses
Internal controls are essential in any company but are even more critical in a small business environment. Without any controls or oversight, it is like leaving the door unlocked with the cash register drawer open hoping that no one will steal any money. Small business owners should consider the … [Read more...] about Simple Internal Controls for Small Businesses