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12.02.24

Healthy savings: How tax-smart HSAs can benefit your small business and employees

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs...

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11.26.24

Federal court rules against DOL’s “white collar” overtime rule

Articles
Advisory

A federal district court judge has struck down the Biden administration’s new rule regarding the salary threshold for determining whether certain employees are exempt from federal overtime pay requirements. The...

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11.25.24

When can you deduct business meals and entertainment?

Articles
Business Tax

You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in recent years. Let’s take a look at what...

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11.22.24
Ross Gobel

Inheriting a Home: Should You Sell, Rent, or Keep It?

Blog
Young Inheritors
Wealth Management

Receiving a home as an inheritance comes with a mix of opportunity and complexity. Often, inherited properties come with ongoing tasks and emotional connections. When considering selling, renting, or keeping...

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11.19.24
Nathan B. Panning, CPA

Tax Considerations for Purchasing Equipment Before Year-End: A Strategic Guide for 2024

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Business Owners
Business Tax

As the end of the year approaches, many business owners start thinking about ways to reduce their tax liabilities for the current tax year. One common strategy is purchasing new...

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Skyscrapers
11.19.24
Elizabeth Mylan

Piercing America’s Corporate Veil: A Historic Look at U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Legislation

Blog
Beneficial Ownership Information Filing (BOI)
Business Tax

The concept of the Corporate Veil is anchored in the principle of limited liability and has been a cornerstone of corporate law for centuries. Originating in English common law, this...

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11.12.24
Nathan B. Panning, CPA

How Year-Round Planning Can Help You with Estimated Tax Payments

Blog
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

Picture this: It’s April, and your tax preparer has sent you your tax return link with a note saying, “Please call me before opening.” You open without calling and are...

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11.05.24

The nanny tax: What household employers need to know

Articles
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

Hiring household help, whether you employ a nanny, housekeeper or gardener, can significantly ease the burden of childcare and daily chores. However, as a household employer, it’s critical to understand...

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11.04.24

From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions

Articles
Business Owners

As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your...

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10.30.24

The 2024 Election and Cannabis Legalization: A Critical Turning Point

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Cannabis

As the 2024 election approaches, BGM recognizes the pivotal role it could play in shaping the future of cannabis legalization across the United States. Matthew Schweich, the Executive Director of the...

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