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Are You Prepared for the New Digital Asset Reporting Requirements?
With digital assets like cryptocurrency becoming increasingly mainstream, the IRS is ramping up efforts to ensure that businesses, including small businesses in Connecticut, properly report these transactions. Beginning in 2025, […]
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Beware of Tax Scams
As tax season approaches, it’s crucial to be aware of scams that can threaten your financial well-being. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using social media and other channels to try […]
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Per Diem Rates
Effectively managing business travel expenses is not just about maximizing tax deductions—it’s also key to staying compliant with IRS regulations. Whether you’re covering the cost of employee trips or your […]
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New Bill Aims to Strengthen Taxpayer Privacy Protections
In a move to bolster the privacy of taxpayers’ sensitive information, the House of Representatives recently passed the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. This legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Jason Smith of […]
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Impacts of the Recent Interest Rate Cut
On September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve announced a significant interest rate cut of 50 basis points, reducing the target range to 4.75%–5%. This move, the first rate cut since […]
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How to Protect Your Data After Recent Social Security Breach
In light of a recent cyberattack that exposed millions of Social Security numbers, small business owners should take proactive steps to safeguard both personal and business data. A data breach […]
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IRS Launches New Opportunity for Businesses to Correct Employee Retention Credit Claims
The IRS has introduced a second opportunity for businesses to voluntarily correct claims related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This program is open until November 22, 2024, and offers […]
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Comparing Tax Policies: Trump vs. Harris Campaigns
As the election approaches, tax policies proposed by the Trump and Harris campaigns are a hot topic, since no matter what, they will impact both business owners and individuals. While […]
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Texas Ruling Halts FTC Noncompete Ban
Keeping up with the back-and-forth discussions on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete agreement ban is not for the faint of heart, but we do have some – potentially short […]
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IRS Clarifies 401(k) Matching for Student Loan Payments
The IRS recently issued interim guidance for employers offering 401(k) and similar retirement plans who wish to provide matching contributions based on employees’ student loan payments. This new provision, part […]
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New IRS Rules on Required Minimum Distributions
The rules around Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts have seen significant changes over the past few years. Initially, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act […]
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FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Faces Conflicting Legal Judgements
Staying informed about the FTC’s evolving non-compete regulations is challenging yet vital for Connecticut small businesses. We originally wrote about the ruling here, then again here. Now we want to […]
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