Are you wondering if there's a hard and fast rule about what income is taxable and what income is not? The quick answer is that all income is taxable unless the law specifically excludes it. But as you might have guessed, there's more to it than that. Taxable income includes.. Continue reading →

Here's what business owners need to know about tax provisions for 2022: Standard Mileage Rates Due to inflation, there were two standard mileage rates in 2022: 62.5 cents per business mile driven (July 1-December 31, 2022) and 58.5 per business mile driven (January 1-June 30, 2022). Health Care Tax Credit.. Continue reading →

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every small business but many business owners underestimate just how vital managing cash flow is to their business's success. In fact, a healthy cash flow is more important than your business's ability to deliver its goods and services. While that might seem counterintuitive, consider.. Continue reading →

A cash windfall is any amount of money that you didn't expect to receive and is over your regular income. Most would consider it to be any amount over $1,000 - and quite often, the amount of money is much more than that. For example, you may have received a.. Continue reading →

When creating a budget, it's essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are five budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them. Not Setting Goals It's almost impossible to set spending priorities without clear goals for the coming year. It's important to.. Continue reading →