Small Business

The days of tax-free shopping on the internet could very well be numbered. If a majority of the U.S. Senate have their way, states would be empowered to require online retailers to collect state [...]

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 resolved most of the tax issues included in last year’s fiscal cliff debate and answered many pending tax questions for small businesses. What impact did [...]

The small business community as a whole were never enamored with the idea of Obamacare. But most were intrigued by the promise of the health exchanges and the flexibility it would offer. Small [...]

Would you be prepared to keep your         financial life on an even keel in the event of an emergency? Hurricane Sandy and other recent disasters underscore the importance of planning ahead. [...]

Few words in the English language set off alarm bells like the word “audit.” The good news is there are ways to reduce the likelihood the Internal Revenue Service will select you for an audit. [...]

By Steve Barlotta, CPA Well, our lawmakers finally passed a budget agreement that partially resolves the “fiscal cliff” impasse. The act addresses some of the tax issues that were [...]

One of the biggest gray areas in a small business is whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor. Naturally, employers would rather treat a worker as an [...]

According to Family Enterprise USA, there are 5.5 million family owned businesses in the United States. These companies often unite family members behind a common purpose, but conflicts can arise [...]

According to the U.S. Small Business                                         Administration (SBA), a small business is one that employs fewer than 500 employees, a definition that applies to a [...]

In a past blog, I detailed how small businesses have had a difficult time obtaining financing throughout this economic crisis. Statistics have consistently shown that financial institutions have [...]