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How to ensure your business really owns its intellectual property
Whether it’s a trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret or other piece of IP, its ultimate value to your business depends on you owning it. Without

Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2026
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to

Material participation: Why it matters for LLP and LLC owners
The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited liability partnership (LLP) or limited

Starting a business? 5 things you need to know
So you’ve decided to start your own business — congratulations! Many new owners open a business to be their own boss and chart their own

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