Small business

Tax regulations

IRS proposes rules for business interest expense deduction limit

A provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limits the tax break for some taxpayers.

By Michael Cohn

November 26
AT Think 50 shades of (CPA) gray

The future of the profession no longer offers answers in black and white … it’s all advice, and advice is gray.

November 23

Kyle Walters

L&H CPAs and Advisors
Accountants Confidence Index — November 2018

The ACI continued to climb after a relatively steep drop for September, more than recovering most of its loss.

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What small business clients really want from you

A deep dive into the results of Accounting Today's inaugural Small Business Accounting Insights survey, including a short list of their biggest complaints about you.

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They need you – they’re just not always sure what for

The 2018 Small Business Accounting Insights study uncovers accountants’ clients’ biggest needs.

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AT Think Accounting with a cadence: Why a proactive year-end approach is essential for businesses

Every year I speak with CPAs who bemoan the chaos and rush to file taxes for many of their business clients.

November 8

Matt McKelvey

The McKelvey Group
A small-business barometer for 2019

Those working with accountants expect stronger growth, according to Accounting Today's Small Business Insights Survey.

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Cloud computing

Accountants in small and midsized practices embracing more technology, but feeling pressures

A new survey by the International Federation of Accountants examines trends in 150 countries.

By Michael Cohn

November 2
Payroll

ADP finds private sector added 227,000 jobs in October

Small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots.

By Michael Cohn

October 31
Payroll

Paychex reports modest rise in small-business wages in October

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

By Michael Cohn

October 30