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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...

Executives and key employees often receive stock-based compensation in addition to salaries and bonuses. If restricted stock is part of your compensation, considering the potential tax consequences well before December...

If you own a closely held C corporation, you might be looking for ways to withdraw cash from your business. Paying yourself a dividend can be a straightforward option —...

When a business is acquired, its customers don’t necessarily transfer their loyalty to the buyer. Customers may worry about future pricing, service, product quality and whether the business’s new owner...

No Summer Break for the Bond Market Hawks soar in Jackson Hole and Treasury policy increases volatility in markets. August 2026 Key Observations August was a constructive but uneven month...

AI is becoming more personal, but if you’re thinking about using it to make sense of your health, finances, or everyday decisions, how much should you actually trust it? Understanding...

Ordinary repair and maintenance costs are generally deductible in the year they’re paid or incurred, depending on your accounting method. Costs that improve property must be capitalized. However, under current...

Working remotely may broaden your job options and make daily life easier. But working from a different state than your employer — or spending part of the year working from...

Many individuals invest in real estate to help diversify their portfolio, create an income stream for themselves from rental income and build net worth over time. Often, this is a...

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...

As a die-hard, suffering Minnesota Vikings fan, I’ve had this feeling more times than I’d like to admit. You’re watching the game, you can see what’s about to happen, and...

Hiring independent contractors provides your business with valuable flexibility, particularly when you require specialized expertise or help with a short-term project. But calling someone an independent contractor doesn’t automatically make...

Eligible educators can deduct some of their unreimbursed out-of-pocket classroom costs under the educator expense deduction. This is an “above-the-line” deduction, which means you don’t have to itemize to claim...

Good decisions don’t always produce immediate wins, and acting just because you’re uncomfortable can create bigger problems than waiting. How do you know when patience gives you an edge, and...

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...