Jul 11, 2019 | Blog, Life
A unified will is the key to power. When all parts of ourselves are aligned and on board we can decisively move in the direction of our goals. Getting to that place of inner clarity though is no small feat. Internal conflicts are among our toughest battles. We all...
Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Non-Profit
What would happen if one of your managers was suddenly forced to take long-term disability leave? Or an accounting staffer quit without notice? It’s possible that your not-for-profit’s work could come to a standstill — unless you’ve cross-trained your employees....
Jun 25, 2019 | Blog, Community, Small Business Taxes, Tax Law, Taxes
Is your business hiring this summer? If the employees come from certain “targeted groups,” you may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). This includes youth whom you bring in this summer for two or three months. The maximum credit employers can claim...
Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Community, Individual Taxes, Life, Small Business Taxes, Taxes
If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save for college and learn how to manage money. And you may be able to: Shift your...
May 22, 2019 | Blog, Life, Non-Profit, Our World
Most not-for-profits are intensely focused on present needs, not the possibility that disaster will strike sometime in the distant future. But because a fire, flood or other natural or manmade disaster could strike at any time, the time to plan for it is now. You...
May 16, 2019 | Blog, Small Business Taxes, Taxes
If you read the Internal Revenue Code (and you probably don’t want to!), you may be surprised to find that most business deductions aren’t specifically listed. It doesn’t explicitly state that you can deduct office supplies and certain other expenses. Some expenses...
