by Amy Hare, CPA | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tax law changes taking effect this year will increase alternative minimum tax (AMT) risk for some higher-income taxpayers. If you may be affected, consider the AMT before implementing income or deduction timing strategies. A move that would reduce your 2026 regular...
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...
