by Amy Hare, CPA | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Hare, CPA | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Disability insurance is a valuable benefit provided by many employers. It replaces a portion of the insured person’s income — typically 45% to 65% of pre-disability earnings — after a specified waiting period that starts when the person becomes disabled (as defined by...
by Amy Hare, CPA | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Offering a broad menu of employee benefits can help your business attract and retain skilled workers. One benefit that’s popular among employees with families is employer-provided child care. Although this option hasn’t been financially feasible for many small...
by Amy Hare, CPA | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re self-employed, you probably have questions about deducting business expenses on your federal income tax return. Here’s a quick overview of the filing requirements for sole proprietors and independent contractors, and five examples of expense deductions that...
by Amy Hare, CPA | May 12, 2026 | Blog, Tax, Uncategorized
Michigan Tax Notice Update: Incorrect Estimated Payment Letters and Refund Checks Some Michigan taxpayers are receiving state notices and checks that don’t match what they actually filed and paid. Below is what we know so far, what you should (and shouldn’t) do, and...
