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10.31.23

Contributing to your employer’s 401(k) plan: How it works

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

If you’re fortunate to have an employer that offers a 401(k) plan, and you don’t contribute to it, you may wonder if you should participate. In general, it’s a great...

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10.30.23

New per diem business travel rates kicked in on October 1

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Are employees at your business traveling and frustrated about documenting expenses? Or perhaps you’re annoyed at the time and energy that goes into reviewing business travel expenses. There may be...

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10.26.23

IRS offers a withdrawal option to businesses that claimed ERTCs

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Recent IRS warnings and announcements regarding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) have raised some businesses’ concerns about the validity of their claims for this valuable, but complex, pandemic-related credit...

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10.25.23

What businesses can expect from a DOL benefits plan audit

Articles
Business Owners
Audit & Assurance
Retirement 401k

All but the smallest businesses today are generally expected to offer employees “big picture” benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. Among the risks of doing so is...

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10.25.23

Minnesota Cannabis Market Insights: Discover Key Steps to Take Now

Event
Webinar
Cannabis

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT Discover the Flourishing Cannabis Landscape of Minnesota! Join us for a deep dive into the promising cannabis market in...

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10.24.23

What businesses can expect from a green lease

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

With events related to climate change continuing to rock the news cycle, many business owners are looking for ways to lessen their companies’ negative environmental impact. One move you may...

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10.24.23

What types of expenses can’t be written off by your business?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. For example, the tax...

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10.24.23

Facing a future emergency? Two new tax provisions may soon provide relief

Articles
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash. You consider taking money out of a traditional IRA...

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10.23.23

The Social Security wage base for employees and self-employed people is increasing in 2024

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $168,600 for 2024 (up from $160,200 for 2023). Wages and self-employment income...

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10.17.23

Announcing BGM

News

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, BGM Wealth Partners, and Bridge West Weave Together their Talents to form BGM, Introducing New Brand and Website MINNEAPOLIS, October 18, 2023— Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer,...

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10.12.23
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

Decoding Section 280E: Impact on the Legal Landscape of Cannabis Businesses

Blog
Cannabis
Advisory
Business Tax

As the cannabis industry flourishes, a complex set of regulations and tax codes has emerged, shaping the financial landscape for businesses operating in this dynamic sector. Among these regulations is...

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10.11.23

A refresher on the trust fund recovery penalty for business owners and executives

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Trusts

One might assume the term “trust fund recovery penalty” has something to do with estate planning. It’s important for business owners and executives to know better. In point of fact, the...

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10.10.23

The tax implications of renting out a vacation home

Articles
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

Many Americans own a vacation home or aspire to purchase one. If you own a second home in a waterfront community, in the mountains or in a resort area, you...

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10.09.23

How IRS auditors learn about your business industry

Articles
Business Owners
Audit & Assurance

Ever wonder how IRS examiners know about different industries so they can audit various businesses? They generally do research about specific industries and issues on tax returns by using IRS...

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10.04.23

Could value-based sales boost your company’s bottom line?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

If your company sells products or services to other businesses, you’re probably familiar with the challenge of growing your sales numbers. At times, you might even struggle to maintain them. One...

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