How to avoid and correct common payroll tax mistakes
September 2, 2026 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
A small payroll mistake can create a big headache. Learn how to avoid common errors and stay on top of your payroll tax obligations.
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Businesses will soon be able to deduct more under the standard mileage rate
June 22, 2022 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
Business owners: Are high gas prices getting you down? The IRS is providing some relief by raising the optional standard mileage rate for the last six months of 2022.
Checking in on your accounts payable processes
June 21, 2022 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
No matter how big or small the business, properly managing accounts payable is critical. Here are some fundamentals to review.
Your estate plan: Don’t forget about income tax planning
June 21, 2022 | Paula Kennedy, EA
With the federal estate tax exemption currently so large, you may want to devote more time to saving income taxes for your heirs.
Is your corporation eligible for the dividends-received deduction?
June 20, 2022 | Megan Kosciolek, EA, MST
The “dividends-received deduction” may take some of the bite out of a C corporation’s tax bill. Here’s how.
Simple ways to make strategic planning a reality
June 16, 2022 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
Every business needs to regularly engage in productive strategic planning. But that’s easier said than done. Let’s take a step back and simplify.
Help when needed: Apply the research credit against payroll taxes
June 16, 2022 | Hare CPAs Tax Team
Small businesses and start-ups engaging in research activities: Here’s a way to save on payroll taxes.
Businesses: Prepare for the lower 1099-K filing threshold
June 16, 2022 | Paula Kennedy, EA
Starting with the 2022 tax year, filing and receiving 1099-K forms will be much more complicated for many businesses and self-employed individuals.
Calculating corporate estimated tax
June 13, 2022 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
An important deadline is coming up for quarterly federal estimated tax payments. Here are four methods for corporations to compute them.
Partners may have to report more income on tax returns than they receive in cash
June 13, 2022 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
If you’re involved in a partnership, you likely know it’s taxed differently than a C corporation. In some cases, partners may be taxed on more partnership income than was distributed to them from their partnerships. Here’s why.
Social Security benefits: Do you have to pay tax on them?
June 13, 2022 | Paula Kennedy, EA
Some people are under the misconception that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. So they may be surprised to learn that benefits may be taxed in retirement. Here are the rules.