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Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid off...

In the dynamic business world, having a seasoned financial strategist can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. For many start ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, the solution doesn’t...

The credit for increasing research activities, often referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is a valuable tax break available to certain eligible small businesses. Claiming the credit...

Key Takeaway: With the coming estate law changes at the end of 2025, estate planning takes on a bit more urgency if you have a large estate. This is especially...

Few and far between are businesses that can either launch or grow without an infusion of outside capital. In some cases, that capital comes in the form of a commercial...

With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax deferred....

If you want to withdraw cash from your closely held corporation at a low tax cost, the easiest way is to distribute cash as a dividend. However, a dividend distribution...

The ongoing debate over reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act is a pivotal discussion in the realms of public policy, health, and economics....

Many small business owners run their companies as leanly as possible. This often means not offering what are considered standard fringe benefits for midsize or larger companies, such as a...

In the cannabis industry, business owners must stay informed about the products they deal with and their financial implications. Two cannabinoids that have been the subject of much discussion are...

If you’re gathering documents to file your 2023 tax return and you’re concerned that your tax bill may be higher than you’d like, there might still be an opportunity to...

Key Takeaway: Often in life, we can sit back and watch those playing checkers versus chess. Chess players play a longer-term game that is more strategic and has bigger payoffs....

The original SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0 provide significant tax credits for eligible small businesses. There are now three distinct tax credits for 401(k) plan fees or contributions paid...

Tax time is upon us once again, and at BGM, we are fully equipped to assist you in preparing your 2023 tax returns. The process has already commenced, with all...

By now, just about every company uses some kind of accounting software to track, manage and report its financial transactions. Many businesses end up using several different types of software...