Sailing A Steady Ship In Today’s Interesting Economy
Today’s economy has left many business owners wavering between optimism and worry. Here are some ways to maintain a steady course toward profitability.
Now Hiring: 10 Questions To Ask Bookkeeper Candidates
Hiring a bookkeeper for your small business can be a daunting task. Here are some helpful tips.
Common Accounting Pitfalls For Startups To Avoid
Entrepreneurs often invest blood, sweat and tears to start new businesses. But few are experts in financial reporting. Don’t let accounting mishaps derail your startup!
Communicating With Employees Is Key To Keeping Them
Employers: Are you living in fear of losing too many employees? One way to strengthen retention is to step up internal communications.
The Three Essential Elements Of Taxable Wages
Employers: Are you staying on top of your payroll tax obligations? Sometimes it helps to review the basics.
Passing The Public Support Test
Is your nonprofit a publicly supported charity? Are you sure? Two IRS public support tests can help you determine, and prove, your status.
Are Your Accounting And Development Departments Like Oil And Water?
There are several reasons why your nonprofit’s Accounting and Development staffers may be at odds. You need to get to the bottom of the conflict to prevent onerous repercussions.
Why You Should Connect With Giving Circles
Giving circles sometimes are confused with crowdsourcing. But these groups of donors tend to be smaller, more focused and more likely to take an active role in supporting charities.
Give Your Organization’s Members A Reason To Renew
In a time of high inflation, you can keep your nonprofit’s members renewing their memberships by making sure they understand your value proposition. We offer some ideas.
Can You Spot The Fraud Perpetrator? Look For Bad Behavior
A crooked employee may be the most cooperative person in the office, making it difficult to weed that worker out. However, many fraudsters exhibit bad behavior well before they commit fraud.
What Business Owners Can Do About Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud can take many forms, but all of them can hurt your business if an insurer decides you’re a high risk and raises your premiums. Knowing how the schemes work and implementing controls can be a big help.
There Still May Be Time To Make An IRA Contribution For Last Year
If you want to help ensure your financial security in retirement, saving now is one of the best moves you can make. If you qualify, you still have time to contribute to an IRA or SEP and save on your 2022 tax return.
Child Tax Credit: The Rules Keep Changing But It’s Still Valuable
If you’re a parent, you know that children are expensive. Fortunately, there’s a federal Child Tax Credit that may help you with the expenses. Here are the current rules.
Answers To Your Questions About 2023 Limits On Individual Taxes
How much is the standard deduction in 2023? How much do you have to earn this year before you can stop paying Social Security on your salary? Here are some Q&As about these and other tax-related amounts for 2023.
Do You Run A Business From Home? You May Be Able To Deduct Home Office Expenses
If you’re a business owner who works from home, you may be able to save tax with home office deductions. Here are the rules to qualify.
Key Tax Issues In M&A Transactions
Pay attention to taxes if you’re buying or selling a business. After a transaction is complete, it may be too late to get the best tax results.
Have Employees Who Receive Tips? Here Are The Tax Implications
Here are some tax tips for businesses with employees who receive tips.
Reading The Tea Leaves: Potential Tax Legislation In The New Congress
With Republicans now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, what’s the fate of prospective tax legislation in 2023?
CST Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2023
It’s an honor to be part of the CST Group team!
Three CST Partners Named to Washingtonian’s Top Wealth Advisers Hall of Fame
They have earned a place among a most elite group of peers and will be celebrated as “the best of the best” in a special section in the February 2023 issue.
New Report Shows A Decrease In CAMs In 2022
Whether you manage a public company or simply invest in the stock market, critical audit matters (CAMs) can be an important risk-management tool. Here’s follow-up from the PCAOB on this project.