Overview A recent court case, Kwong v. United States (Kwong), has created a possible opportunity for some taxpayers to claim refunds or relief related to IRS penalties and interest charged during the COVID-19 period. For purposes of this notice, the “COVID-19 period”...
Payroll administration can be challenging for small business owners — and mistakes can create problems for both employers and employees. Incorrect paychecks can frustrate employees and require time and resources to fix. Errors involving tax withholding, deposits or...
President Trump recently signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (LaMalfa Act) into law. Among other things, it extends tax relief for victims of certain federally declared disasters. That relief temporarily removes two significant barriers...
Offering paid family and medical leave (PFML) can help businesses attract and retain employees while providing workers with financial support when they need time away to care for themselves or their families. The Section 45S PFML tax credit can help eligible employers...
A profitable business can still run short of cash. Receivables may take time to collect, inventory can tie up funds and bills may come due before customers pay. Effective working capital management can help your business maintain liquidity and remain prepared for...
Teachers and other educators often spend their own money on books, supplies, equipment and other classroom needs. For 2026, eligible educators may have two ways to deduct qualifying unreimbursed expenses. One deduction is available whether or not they itemize, and a...
To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable tax treatment can be even more valuable to prospective and existing employees. Open enrollment is...
