by Amy Jacobs, EA | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: When small business owners discard broken equipment without updating their fixed asset listing, they create “ghost assets.” These paper-only items cause businesses to continuously overpay on local property taxes and miss out on lump-sum...
by Amy Jacobs, EA | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Selecting the optimal entity type for business success requires matching your corporate structure to the specific legal risks and tax rules of your industry. A mismatched framework can leave your personal savings vulnerable to sector-specific...
by Amy Jacobs, EA | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified leave costs. In 2026, you can claim this credit on actual wages paid during FMLA leave or on commercial insurance...
by Amy Jacobs, EA | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Small business owners can minimize credit card processing fees by switching from a flat-rate provider to an interchange-plus plan, which passes the true wholesale cost of a swipe straight to you. You can trim costs even further by routing...
by Amy Jacobs, EA | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under your direct supervision. To legally hire an unpaid intern, your program must pass the strict DOL “Primary...
by Amy Jacobs, EA | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...
