Tax reform expands availability of cash accounting

Tax reform expands availability of cash accounting

The cash method of accounting offers greater tax-planning flexibility, allowing some businesses to defer taxable income. Under the TCJA, if your business’s average gross receipts for the previous three tax years are $25 million or less, you generally will now be...
3 ways to get more from your marketing dollars

3 ways to get more from your marketing dollars

In a strong economy, some companies cut back on marketing while others overspend on it. A better approach is to get more from your investment so you can cut back or ramp up as prudent. Start with digital marketing: Use search engine optimization, social media and...
Taking the hybrid approach to cloud computing

Taking the hybrid approach to cloud computing

Many businesses struggle to decide whether to use a public cloud computing solution or invest in a private cloud. Why not both? Under the hybrid approach, a company sets up an infrastructure that uses a public cloud for accessing apps and storing less sensitive data...
Research credit available to some businesses for the first time

Research credit available to some businesses for the first time

The TCJA didn’t change the research credit, but it has an impact on the credit. Previously, corporations subject to alternative minimum tax (AMT) couldn’t offset the research credit against AMT liability, which erased the credit’s current benefits. By eliminating...
Reduce insurance costs by encouraging employee wellness

Reduce insurance costs by encouraging employee wellness

The safer your workplace, the less likely you’ll incur high workers’ compensation premiums. But think about the impact of employee wellness on other insurance costs, too. From a physical well-being standpoint, a formal wellness program can encourage healthier life...