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The Advantages of Hiring Your Minor Children for Summer Jobs

The Advantages of Hiring Your Minor Children for Summer Jobs

by Lori Bowden | May 2, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

If you’re a small-business owner and you hire your children this summer, you may be able to secure tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain bona fide on-the-job experience, save for college, and learn how to manage money. You may be able to shift some...
Section 174 – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

Section 174 – Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

by Lori Bowden | May 1, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 aims to restore the pre-Tax Cuts and Jobs Act R&D provisions. This adjustment will affect Section 41 Research & Development credit, as well as the timeline of receiving those expenses. Section 174...
Is Your Business Closing? Here Are Your Final Tax Responsibilities.

Is Your Business Closing? Here Are Your Final Tax Responsibilities.

by Lori Bowden | Apr 3, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

Businesses shut down for many reasons. Examples include an owner’s retirement, a lease expiration, staffing shortages, partner conflicts, and increased supply costs. If you’ve decided to close your business, you might need assistance with some steps in the process,...
4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Compensation is “Reasonable”.

4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Compensation is “Reasonable”.

by Lori Bowden | Apr 2, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

If you own a C corporation, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but it can’t deduct dividend payments. Therefore, if funds...
Tax records: What can you toss and what should you keep?

Tax records: What can you toss and what should you keep?

by Lori Bowden | Apr 1, 2024 | Business, Newsletter, Tax

Generally, the IRS has three years to audit a tax return, from the later of the due date of the return or the date you file. You can also file an amended return within this time frame if you overlooked something. Here’s what you need to know about keeping financial...
Named to PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

Named to PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations

by Lori Bowden | Mar 11, 2024 | Business, Newsletter

Wessel & Company is proud to announce that they have been named among Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations for 2024. The list was created by Pennsylvania Business Central’s 23-county coverage area and Wessel & Company were selected for their...
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