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We’re off to the races as the 2022 tax season is officially underway. You may have received (or will soon receive) your 2021 tax documents, including W-2s and 1099s, and we tax advisors are gearing up to help you maximize your tax savings. Today, we list and discuss three (3) of the IRS’s top things…
And it starts with our own mindset. I have been in the business of human development, professional development for quite some time now. First at Gallup, as we started the StrengthsFinder tool, and then as coach starting a practice to serve high achievers 8 years ago. Now as I serve as a personal CEO coach…
While there are many types of “Information Returns” that businesses are required to file, the most common for our business clients are Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. Filing Requirements for Form 1099-NEC Generally, you should file a 1099-NEC form to report “Non-Employee Compensation” for all vendors that are not incorporated and to whom you’ve…
Program produced by XPX Fairfield County and XPX Hartford. Owners always want to know what their business is worth, and determining that value depends on a multitude of factors. Join us on Friday, January 21 for a joint meeting between XPX Fairfield and Hartford on what impacts valuation. We will be joined by Nathan Klatt (Managing Director,…
Join us on Wednesday, February 9 from 10-10:45am for our next free, virtual edition of our Scaling Skills Speaker Series when Jennifer Montellanico, a seasoned Business Performance Advisor with Insperity, will be talking with us about current strategies to attract and retain top talent. Please feel free to invite others, and we look forward to…
Join new members for a panel discussion on Covid’s impact and networking time.
We, in the tax profession, tend to use acronyms and terms that aren’t always well-known by the masses, and “Carried Interest” is one of those terms. The concept is simple enough; however, its application and incorporation into a strategic tax plan can be quite complex, especially with recent changes in the law. Today, we’ll provide…
Last month, in part 1 of this blog series, we discussed why members of the B2B community need to focus on and embrace an online review strategy for their companies. We also identified some review sites that B2B consumers tend to trust and industry-specific review sites that B2B organizations need to begin using to establish their…
Every business owner wants to have the business of their dreams with lots of cash flow and profitability. However, not every business owner knows what levers to pull in their business to make that happen. Many will say, “I’m not good at managing finances” or “I might fail at managing the finances of my business, so I’m…
We continue to follow the story of the Resnicks and SMS Manufacturing. So now we have the opportunity to help the Resnicks realistically evaluate the value of their business. We will approach the case study from the point of view of a trusted advisor and how we communicate the positives and negatives to business owners….
“I hate networking, I wish I never had to do it…”… Ever said that to yourself? Or think that thought? All seriousness, do you enjoy the networking you do, or just do it to do it? Time is our most valuable currency, if we don’t like doing something, do we do it anyway, if so,…
Bobby Kingsbury will share thoughts surrounding include private equity group (PEG) structure for leveraged buyouts, how PEGs select investments, how they value businesses, the LBO model, and what MCM calls, “Three Legs to a Stool”: understanding the company -business model, how they make money, growth opportunities, risks & weaknesses understanding management — culture, “the bench”,…
Date: January 28, 2022 Platform: Zoom Start Time: 12 p.m. End Time: 1 p.m. Questions: Chat Click Ticket: Jim McKelvey From the cofounder of Square, an inspiring and entertaining account of what it means to be a true entrepreneur and what it takes to build a resilient, world-changing company In 2009, a St. Louis glassblowing artist and recovering computer scientist named…
InsuranceNewsNet.com January 21,2022 More Than Writing A Check Sometimes the road to philanthropy begins with a simple phone call. For Angie Rehkop, founder of Financial Care Providers in Atlanta, the giving journey began when a friend asked her to go horseback riding. The request was for adult volunteers to accompany children who were patients at…
I was speaking with an advisor to business owners recently about my client screening process for selling a business. I said that to deliver the best result, I ask business owners to write down three sets of goals. The reason is that many, if not, most owners only think of the business sale (the transaction)…
Prove the Rolling Stones Wrong in 2022 By Essie Escobedo, Chief Executive Angel, Office Angels COVID-19 was the first pandemic that most of us had ever lived through. The experience taught us a lot – how to work from home, how to homeschool our children, and how to live in isolation – away…
Watch and listen to BCAT Partners Managing Partner explain how you define and change organizational culture!
As we close the books for the 2021 year, there is no need to close the door on tax planning strategies for that year. The Federal Research and Development (R&D) Credit is available to reduce your tax liability for the years 2018 to 2021. New IRS guidance, and a few more requirements in some cases,…
Three Keys to Succession Planning for a Family-Owned Business Written by Live Oak Bank We strongly believe in the power of succession planning for any small business, but it’s especially important if the entity is family-owned. When multiple generations are involved in the business, there is an added layer of emotional stress that can sometimes…
The foundation of our practice has always been centered around four guiding principles: access, advice, guidance and service. Today we are excited to announce our expanded team, SageView Partners. Our partnership will not only enhance our resources, but also enrich the experience we offer our clients every day. We are confident our new collaboration will help…
The commercial real estate market has never been this hot. Consider a sale leaseback instead of hoping that the business buyer wants to own a building too. I can’t count the number of times I have been called in with 24-72 hours left to close to “clean up” the real estate aspects of a transaction….
Embracing DEI as Part of Your Recruitment/Retention Strategy More employers have come to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a way to improve workplace culture and demonstrate they value their employees as people, not just workers. Harvard Business Review found that 65% of U.S. executives say DEI is a high strategic priority, and…
Why are estimated tax payments required and who must pay them? When are they due? What are the penalties for late payments or if you underpay? What options do you have to pay to avoid penalties? These are the questions we are going to answer in today’s blog, as the fourth quarter estimated tax payment…
Every business owner has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. The problem is, many business owners may not understand what levers to pull in their business to improve overall profitability. As a business owner or CEO, there are hundreds of decisions (big and small) to be made every day and…
Date: January 21, 2022 Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click Here for Free Ticket: Debrorah Westphal (If you can’t make it sign up anyway and you will get a link to watch it later. Feel free to share link on social medial) Convergence is here. Each day the…