Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if the… Read More »Paperwork you can toss after filing your tax return

The federal fuel tax credit recently made the news when it was referenced on the IRS’s most recent “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. However, the false fuel-tax-credit scam involves dishonest third parties telling individuals… Read More »Your construction company may be able to claim the fuel tax credit

If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial commitment and administrative burdens involved, there are a couple of options to consider. Let’s take… Read More »Retirement saving options for your small business: Keep it simple

If you’re an art collector, you may wonder about the tax breaks available for donating a work of art to charity. Several different tax rules may come into play in connection with such contributions. Basic… Read More »The tax rules for donating artwork to charity

Construction companies continue to find themselves embroiled in a protracted battle for skilled labor. One fundamental way to recruit the best talent and retain valued employees is by offering competitive compensation and benefits. Let’s focus… Read More »Beefing up benefits may save tax dollars for construction businesses

Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have children looking to earn extra spending money. You can save… Read More »The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer

When preparing your tax return, we’ll check one of the following statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Filing a return as a head of household is more… Read More »Some taxpayers qualify for more favorable “head of household” tax filing status

If you’re starting a business with some partners and wondering what type of entity to form, an S corporation may be the most suitable form of business for your new venture. Here are some of the… Read More »Choosing an entity for your business? How about an S corporation?

April 18 is the deadline for filing your 2022 tax return. But a couple of other tax deadlines are coming up in April and they’re important for certain taxpayers: Saturday, April 1 is the last… Read More »Two important tax deadlines are coming up — and they don’t involve filing your 2022 tax return

Every type of business needs at least a few insurance policies. Construction companies, however, tend to need many of them. After all, there are so many risks to guard against. Precisely which types of coverage… Read More »An insurance policy glossary for construction business owners

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines… Read More »2023 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and employers

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. And in some cases, even… Read More »The 2022 gift tax return deadline is coming up soon