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What is the Secure Act 2.0, and how will it impact you?
The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into law at the end of 2022, making significant changes to help Americans save more for retirement. It has important implications for business owners. This is a great example of a business advisory topic business owners should be trusting...
Business travel…what can you deduct?
Now that the world is traveling again, here is exactly what you need to know about business travel deductions for tax compliance. First, let’s define ‘business travel’ for purposes of tax compliance. You are an employee or business owner who needs to leave your main...
From Doing Business To Building a Business
By Glenn Harper, Julie Smith, and Kristin Taylor Retirement… That often imagined state of bliss where work is a thing of the past and days are filled with hobbies, projects, vacations, and so much more. Entrepreneurs have a unique set of needs when it...
Rise and Shine: An Inspiring Conversation with Phil Yeager, from Yaeger CPA Review
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. [0:00:04] Glenn Harper: What's going on, Julie? [0:00:05] Julie Smith: Hey, you know, we have...
The Harper & Company Team: Empowered to Serve Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is a challenging and rewarding journey, but it can also be overwhelming when it comes to navigating the financial aspects of running a business. This is where a proactive CPA business advisory firm can provide valuable guidance to entrepreneurs. ...
Do you run a business from home? You may be able to deduct home office expenses
Many people began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic — and many still work from their home offices either all the time or on a hybrid basis. If you’re self-employed and run your business from home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to...
Child tax credit: The rules keep changing but it’s still valuable
If you’re a parent, you may be confused about the rules for claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The rules and credit amounts have changed significantly over the last six years. This tax break became more generous in 2018 than it was under prior law — and it became...
Reading the tea leaves: Potential tax legislation in the new Congress
The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress. While it remains to be seen if — and when — any tax-related legislation can muster the requisite bipartisan support, a review of...
Answers to your questions about 2023 limits on individual taxes
Many people are more concerned about their 2022 tax bills right now than they are about their 2023 tax situations. That’s understandable because your 2022 individual tax return is due to be filed in 10 weeks (unless you file an extension). However, it’s a good time to...
Stress Less: Kelli Risse’s Untraditional Journey To Unlocking Your Best Self
Episode Transcript Glenn: [00:00:00] Good morning, everyone. I'm Glenn Harper. Julie Smith. How are you doing, Julie? Good. It's the Empowering Entrepreneurs Today podcast. What have we got planned for today? Julie: [00:00:08] You know, I think we have a really...
What Entrepreneurs Lack but Need
Inspired by our recent podcast episode, ‘What Entrepreneurs Lack but Need,’ we wanted to dig a little deeper into what proactive trusted business advisors do for entrepreneurs. Your hats Being an entrepreneur often means wearing many hats. When you first start...
Many tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2023
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than usual for 2023. Here are some that may be important to you and your business. Social Security tax The amount of employees’ earnings...
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