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Your post-tax-filing checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some

ACA penalties may still apply — and they’re increasing for 2026
Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, as your business grows, these

Considering layoffs? Try these alternatives first
It’s every business owner’s least-favorite task: laying off staff. But sometimes, layoffs are unavoidable. Labor costs are a significant line item on most companies’ income

What you need to know about filing an extension — and minimizing penalties
If you don’t have everything ready to complete your 2025 federal individual income tax return by the April 15 deadline, you can request an automatic

FAQs about the research credit
Companies that engage in research and development activities may qualify for a federal tax credit for some of those expenses. The credit is complicated to

Benefits that help you care for your company’s caregivers
With caregiving costs rising faster than inflation, it’s harder than ever to juggle parenting young children or caring for elderly relatives while also working nine