Small business

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. Until Congress passes tax reform legislation, these tips should help many tax clients.

The employment market improved despite lingering problems from the recent hurricanes and wildfires still affecting parts of the U.S.

Paychex found a slight decline in the rate of growth in small jobs and wages in October, according to its latest monthly report.

The White House cited research from a “family business” group to support its push for repealing the federal estate tax. But don’t mistake family business owners for small business owners.

As a trusted financial advisor with an understanding of the laws and regulations that play into HR functions, you can help your small business clients understand their HR responsibilities, obtain the HR tools and resources they need, and focus on the growth of their businesses.

A month ago I wrote that I “gave away consulting and coaching” services. However, that is not the whole story and because of the calls I got, here is some more of what I did and do.

KPMG has released its 2018 Personal Tax Planning Guide with information about the current tax laws and guidance to help privately held businesses, business owners and their families deal with the uncertainty of upcoming tax reforms.

A retired tax practitioner takes issue with proposals to lower rates for pass-through business income.

A new paper from Paychex and IHS Markit saw small business staff members make $5 more per hour than other industries.

A recent study from the job site Indeed found that “business analyst” was the most in-demand financial profession among small business hirers, followed by “business development manager” and “data analyst,” but “accountant” didn’t even make it to the top 10 list.

The private sector added 135,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll giant ADP, as the recent hurricanes put a dent in job growth.

The spate of recent hurricanes appears to have dampened small business employment growth last month in some parts of the country, according to figures from payroll giant Paychex.

S corporations are the only entities that owners, partners or shareholders cannot sell to benefit favored charities by using a charitable remainder trust.

Actually I do not sell coaching, mentoring or consulting services to clients—I sell solutions to problems.

There are a lot of services that you offer to clients, but is corporate compliance one of them?

The PATH Act of 2015 significantly enhanced the R&D Tax Credit Program on myriad levels.

Private sector employers added a robust 237,000 jobs in August, according to payroll giant ADP, with strong gains in professional and business services.

Paychex reported Tuesday continued momentum in wage growth at small businesses in August, even as employment growth at those businesses dipped slightly for the sixth month in a row.