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Non-Profit Board Training
10 Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards We will dive into the list of responsibilities of board members in nonprofit organizations as recommended by industry leader BoardSource. These best practices will help ensure a balance in governance between the board of...
One Reason to File Your 2023 Tax Return Early
The 2023 individual income tax return filing season will open soon. Even if you typically don't file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. Why? You may be able to protect yourself from tax...
Sec. 179 Expensing and Bonus Depreciation: Beware of Pitfalls
If eligible, you can elect to use Section 179 expensing or bonus depreciation to deduct a large portion of the cost (and in some cases the full cost) of eligible property in the year it's placed in service. Alternatively, you may follow regular depreciation rules and...
The Advantages of LLC Structure for a Small Business
If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship, you may have thought about forming a limited liability company (LLC) to protect your assets. Or maybe you're launching a new business and want to know the options for setting it up. Here are the basics of...
Appraisals Aren’t Just for Businesses
Whether you're in the process of making a retirement or estate plan or you intend to donate property to charity, you'll need to know the value of your assets. For many hard-to-value items, such as closely held business interests, real estate, art and collectibles, an...
Wessel & Company Named One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania!
Wessel & Company Named One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania! Wessel & Company, with offices in six Pennsylvania locations including Johnstown and Cranberry Township, has been named once again as one of the Best Places to Work in PA. This recognition...
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
Starting January 1, 2024, many companies will need to follow the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), established under the National Defense Act in 2021. This Act requires these companies to reveal information about people who own or control them, known as Beneficial...
Education Benefits Help Attract and Retain Employees While Saving Taxes
Your business can attract and retain employees by providing education benefits that enable team members to improve their skills and gain additional knowledge, all on a tax-advantaged basis. Here's a closer look at some education benefits options. Educational...
Self-Directed IRAs Provide Both Flexibility and Risk
Traditional and Roth IRAs can be relatively “safe” retirement-saving vehicles, though, depending on what they're invested in, they limit your investment choices. For more flexibility in investment choices but also more risk, another option is a self-directed IRA....
Use the Tax Code to Make Business Losses Less Painful
Whether you're operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by allowing businesses to apply losses to offset taxable income in future years, subject to certain limitations. Qualifying for a...