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A different kind of CPA firm
At Harper & Company CPAs Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build your entrepreneurial dream. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for success. Building a business is hard when you’ve never learned how to run a business. A lot of...
Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC are due to be filed soon
With the 2023 filing season deadline drawing near, be aware that the deadline for businesses to file information returns for hired workers is even closer. By January 31, 2023, employers must file these forms: Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. W-2 forms show...
What Entrepreneurs Lack, But Need
Episode Transcription 00:00:06 - Glenn Hello, everybody. Welcome to another edition of Empowering Entrepreneurs Podcast. I'm Glen Harper. Julie Smith, what's going on? 00:00:06 - Julie Hey, you know, it's just another day. We switched up our day. So it's Friday, so it...
2023 tax calendar
2023 tax calendar To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2023 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us know if you have any questions about the...
What you need to know going into tax season: inflation, tax brackets, penalties and interest
Each year, the IRS provides new guidance for certain calculations on deductions, exemption, and credits based on inflation. Additionally, the IRS adjusted the penalty and interest rate for inflation taking effect 1/1/2023. Here are some highlights for what to...
Top 3 Things An Entrepreneur Needs To Do In The New Year
Episode Transcription [0:00:00] Glenn Harper: Hello, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Empowering Entrepreneurs. I'm Glenn Harper. [0:00:04] Julie Smith: Julie Smith. [0:00:05] Glenn Harper: What's up, Julie? [0:00:06] Julie Smith: You know, it got warm and now...
Exponential growth starts with defining your why and building your vision
Big goals for 2023 and growing your business? Executing change and scaling a mountain can feel very much the same: insurmountable. Each task though can be accomplished with specific steps, sometimes small, that create a clear path to the summit. The key is...
Year-end spending package tackles retirement planning, conservation easements
On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The sprawling year-end spending “omnibus” package includes two important new laws that could affect your financial planning: the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement...
What you need to know about the 1099-K $600 threshold delay
Late December, the IRS postponed the $600 reporting requirement that was scheduled to take effect in 2023, flooding taxpayers with 1099-K forms…and potential confusion. What is it? As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the reporting threshold was lowered from 200...
A Look Back: The First Year of the Empowering Entrepreneurs Podcast
As we close out our inaugural year of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast, it's the perfect time to reflect on all that has happened in the past year. When we began this podcast, our goal was to bring actionable steps and shortcuts to entrepreneurs that would inspire...
The Year That Was
Episode Transcription 00:00:00 - Glenn Hello, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Empowering Entrepreneurs. I'm Glen Harper. 00:00:06 - Julie Julie Smith. 00:00:06 - Glenn What's going on Julie? 00:00:07 - Julie Hey, you know, this has been a fun year for us....
The Augusta Rule for Business Owners
Also called IRS Code Section 280A, the Augusta Rule is a great tax tool for business owners that allows you to rent your home back to your business for up to 14 days in a calendar year. Essentially, that amounts to tax-free income for you as the homeowner/business...
Answers to your questions about taking withdrawals from IRAs
As you may know, you can’t keep funds in your traditional IRA indefinitely. You have to start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA (including a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA) when you reach age 72. The rules for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) are...
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