The nearly 900-page CARES act, signed this week by the President, can overwhelm small businesses and their advisers. But the new law provides small … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Small Business Tax Relief
Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
A blog reader reached out last week, suggesting I offer up some advice to small business owners. She pointed out the print books I’ve written (like … [Read more...] about Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
Becoming an Executor or Personal Representative
A little different topic this blog post. I want to talk about you agreeing to act as someone’s executor or personal representative. You know what … [Read more...] about Becoming an Executor or Personal Representative
Delay Social Security Benefits to Bump Safe Spending Rate
You maybe know this already. But if your retirement plan combines income from IRAs and 401(k) accounts with Social Security benefits, you can probably … [Read more...] about Delay Social Security Benefits to Bump Safe Spending Rate
How to Inherit a Million Dollars
Over the last year, I helped several families administer a large-ish estate and disburse decent-sized inheritances. Which was fun and interesting … [Read more...] about How to Inherit a Million Dollars
Ignoring IRS 8995 Instructions to Double-deduct Self-employed Health Insurance
If you’re reading this, you already know, right? In many situations, the 199A regulations require adjustments to the qualified business income number … [Read more...] about Ignoring IRS 8995 Instructions to Double-deduct Self-employed Health Insurance
Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services
I’ve been coaching some new CPA firm owners about how to build a profitable professional services firm. And to jump to the punchline? The twin tricks … [Read more...] about Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services
Sobering Up About Qualified Opportunity Zones
You probably need to prepare for the holidays you and your family celebrate. Or maybe start work on some year-end accounting. Accordingly, I want … [Read more...] about Sobering Up About Qualified Opportunity Zones
Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
So, I just read James Mattis’ new book, "Call Sign Chaos." And the former Secretary of Defense's story prompts a couple of thoughts, one short and one … [Read more...] about Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes
Normally, we don’t blog about proposed tax legislation. Especially something like Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax proposals. She hasn’t even won her … [Read more...] about Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes