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Our 2019 Newsletter Archive

January

IRS Provides QBI Deduction Guidance in the Nick of Time
How to Combine Home Sale Gain Exclusion with a Like-Kind Exchange
Updating Your Workplace Drug Use Policy and Enforcement Strategies
Manage Bounced Checks with a Click
Measure Your Bill Collecting Success
Guard Against Age-Bias Suits When Downsizing
New Economic Nexus Laws Apply to ALL Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturers
Could Medicare Premiums Lower Your Taxes?
Warning: E-Scooters May Pose Risks to Your Business and Its Employees
Whip Jobs into Shape with Work in Progress Summary
Earn Customer Loyalty with a Simple Gesture
Having the Right Stuff
When Does a Dependent Child Turn 26 for the Purposes of Coverage Termination?
Should You Switch Your Business to C Corporation Status?
2018 Income Tax Withholdings: Too Much, Too Little or Just Right?
Saving Documents to QuickBooks
Get Up and Running After a Disaster
Ramp Up Your Conversion Rates
Federal Government Shutdown Creates Tax Filing Uncertainty
Illinois Sales Tax Rate Changes in Cook, DuPage, & Will Counties Effective January 1, 2019
The Deductible Mileage Rate for Business Driving Is Increasing for 2019
Ideas to Strengthen Your Business in 2019 & Beyond
Sherlock, the 1099 Detective
Stop, Look and Think Before You Expand
How To Recognize a Good Leader for Your Company
IRS Warns About New Wave of Phishing Scams
Health Care Reform: Plan Features, HRAs, and Administrative Errors
Is QuickBooks for Everyone?
The Source of a Satisfied Customer
Beware of Shrewd Wage Negotiators

February

I-9 Audits Are On the Rise: Be Prepared
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
Investigate Zoning Restrictions Before Committing to a Location
Track Repeat Business for More Profitable Sales
2019 Tax Calendar
Is an HSA Right for You?
Payment Card Fraud on the Rise Despite Use of Chip Technology
Sales Order Fulfillment Worksheet
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Gives Companies Breathing Room
Smart Ways to Handle Off-Site Employees
SafeSend Returns
New Lease Standard (FASB ASC Topic 842)
Making Smart Mergers & Acquisitions Under Today's Tax Law
IRS Issues Final QBI Deduction Regulations
Using Income Tracker in QuickBooks
Crack the Code of Good Customer Service
Check Your Payroll Tax Rates in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
OSHA Log Posting Tips
IRS Offers QBI Deduction Safe-Harbor Rule for Rental Real Estate
Stay on Track with the Calendar Feature
PCI Compliance: Protect Customer Information
Finding Content for Your Website

March

The Department of Labor Proposes Updated Overtime Rule
It's Not Too Late for Some Business Owners to Lower Their 2018 Taxes
Hiring Minors to Work at Your Company? Know the Rules
Protect Your Data in QuickBooks Pro and Premier
A Winning Press Kit Helps Spotlight Your Company
The Ins and Outs of Firing
Make Sales Support Organization-Wide
Non-Compete Agreements: What Can They Accomplish?
Federal Requirements When a Product is Dangerous
If Adopted, Overtime Pay Rules May Expand to More Employees
5 Last-Minute Ideas to Lower Your 2018 Taxes
Reimagining the HRA: Two New Types Coming in 2020
6 Common Mistakes When Taxpayers Prepare Their Own Tax Returns
The Employer's Role in Documenting Workers
DOs and DON'Ts to Help Avoid Collection Problems
Create Operational Reports that Help Manage a Business
Update on Deducting Personal Casualty Losses
Tax Issues to Consider When Small Business Owners Get Divorced
Federal Investigators Find Labor Law Violations in Several Cases
Women in Business: Who's the Boss?
Make Your Life Easier with 'Period Copy' in QuickBooks
Share a Concept and Stretch Your Budget
Lighten the Evaluation Load

April

Does Loss of Eligibility for Short-Term, Limited-Duration Health Insurance Trigger HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights?
Exploring the Cashless Movement in Retail
Does Your Company Allow Vaping on the Job?
Create Your Own Business Forms in QuickBooks
Scratching Up Seed Money
Executive Terminations: Sever Ties Carefully
TCJA Glitches and the Extenders: Uncertainty Looms Over Some Federal Income Tax Provisions
Records Retention Guidelines to Remember During Spring Cleaning
Accuracy Counts
You Have Something to Say, So Say It
A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way
HHS Outlines Changes to Proposed 2020 Benefit and Payment Parameters
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: You Can Still Save Greenbacks for Going Green
EEOC Spotlights Disability Discrimination Claims
There's a Detective Lurking in Your QuickBooks Software
Good PR Can Help Your Company Avoid Litigation
Stretch Profit Margins by Streamlining Sales Process
Defeating Age Discrimination in the Workplace
How to Prepare for the Probable Demise of LIBOR
Cut Workers' Comp Costs BEFORE Accidents Occur
Credit Scenarios to Improve Your Collection Rate
Build Teams for Growth and Success

May

IRS Updates Rules for Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles
DOL Updates Guidance on Independent Contractor Status
Prepare to Receive a Social Security Administration No-Match Letter
Taking on the World
Unleash the Power of Language
Pair the Right Mentor With the Right Employee
What Lies Ahead: Congressional Spotlight on "Surprise Billing"
When to Update Your Estate Plan
How to Benefit from the Rising Average Age of American Workers
Passwords: A Fortress to Keep Unauthorized People Out
Protect Your Most Prized Possessions
Stop Sending Customers to the Competition
IRS Information Letter Addresses Substantiation Requirements for Debit Card Programs
Sticker Shock: How Much Does a College Degree Cost?
IRS Announces Changes for Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles
Take the Lead on Safety Issues
Batten Down Your Inclement Weather Policy Before the Next Storm
Arbitration Agreements Save Headaches & Dollars
Contingency Planning for Small Business Owners
Qualified Opportunity Funds: The IRS Issues Proposed Reliance Regs
Increase Teamwork with Add-Ons to QuickBooks
Tailor Marketing to Your Competition
Know the Rights of Foreign Employees
New Economic Nexus Laws Apply to ALL Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturers
How Can Small Business Owners Reduce Social Security and Medicare Taxes?
Fight Back Against Internal Fraud
Checklist for a Successful Sales Flight
Tips for Saving on Business Travel

June

Illinois Sales Tax Rate Changes for Certain Municipalities including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry & Will Counties Effective July 1, 2019
Layoffs: Take Steps to Help Avoid Employment Lawsuits
Use a Lockbox to Speed Up Customer Payments
Guarding Intellectual Property
Consider a Summer Dress Code to Keep Workers Cool
How to Structure a Business Asset Purchase with Taxes in Mind
Managing Technical Employees Can Take Special Understanding
Develop the Prime Asset of Direct Mail Success
Can't Stand to Look at Old Balances? Get them OFF the Books!
Employer Responsibility for Gig Workers Evolves with Safety Concerns
Are Pop-Ups a Fresh Marketing Concept - or Merely a Fad?
Property Tax Rebate Available by Application by July 31, 2019
Illinois Has a New Retirement Program: The Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program
The Fine Art of Price Setting
The Importance of an E-Mail Disclaimer
Business Without Borders
Using Artificial Intelligence in the Business World
Reap the Rewards of Fresh Talent with Internships
QuickBooks Corner: Reasons to Switch From QB Desktop to Online
IRS Wheels Out Additional Guidance on Company Cars
Uncle Sam Wants to WARN Employers About a Layoff Law
Check Out the Many Benefits of Apprenticeships
QuickBooks -- Have it YOUR Way!
Should Employers Allow Emotional Support Animals in the Workplace?
Tax Issues When Winding Up the Estate of a Loved One

July

Know Your Prospects
A Legally Binding Contract
If an OSHA Inspector Comes Calling
Update on the New Business Interest Expense Limitation
Is a New Individual Health Plan in Your Future?
Make Your Workplace Safer from Violence
Is Your Company Facing a Cash Flow Crunch?
On the Road Again! Track Vehicle Mileage in QuickBooks
Tips for Picking the Right Nursing Home Facility
Hot Midyear Tax Planning Ideas for Individuals
Genetic Nondiscrimination Law Affects Many Work Practices
The Six Stages of World-Class Customer Service
Keep Production Lines Efficient
NLRB Raises the Bar on Clarity of Employee Arbitration Agreements
Summer Loving? Think About Taxes Before You Tie the Knot
Setting Up & Using Banking Rules for Downloaded Transactions in QuickBooks Online
Illinois Sales Tax Rate Changes for Certain Municipalities including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry & Will Counties Effective July 1, 2019
New Economic Nexus Laws Apply to ALL Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturers
New Illinois Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment Exemptions
How Much Can Businesses Deduct for Vehicles Placed in Service in 2019?
As Legal Challenges Continue, Don't Miss this EEOC Deadline
Is the Sales Tax Bandit Winning?
The Benefits of Leasing
Navigating the Social Media Minefield

August

To Capitalize or Expense: How to Treat Website Costs for Tax Purposes
Digital Addiction in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Custom Calculations: Abacus or Excel?
Need a Loan? Here's an Essential Checklist
Make Your Workplace Drug Free
Multi-Entity Financial Reporting with Fathom
Are PCOR Fees Still Required for Our Self-Insured Health Plan?
Expanding Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses
Claiming Your Parent as a Dependent
The Advantages of a Satellite Stocking Program
Rate Your Customers' Satisfaction
Covenants Not To Compete: Protection for Your Business
2019 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program
The Clock May Be Ticking on Corporate Stock Redemptions
Don't Delay Dealing with Chronically Late Employees
Remedies for Bank Reconciliation Mishaps: Tips for QuickBooks Users
Know the White Collar Laws Before Doing Business Abroad
Be Cautious Making Sales With Installment Payments
Limit the Impact of E-Mail in Court
Successful Bill Collecting Begins with Information
Employee Overtime: Handle With Care
Another Massive Data Breach: How to Help Protect Yourself
Common Questions about Kids and Taxes
High Prescription Drug Costs at Issue in Washington and Beyond
Could Your Company Defend Itself in an Age Discrimination Lawsuit?
Learn Your Business From Your Customers
Summarize Sales with the Sales Receipt Form in QuickBooks
Changing Jobs? What Will Become of Your 401(k) Balance?
FAQs about LTC Insurance and Your Taxes
IRS Begins Targeting Taxpayers Who Misreport Virtual Currency Transactions

September

Year-End Strategies to Reduce AGI
Speed Up Payment on Receivables
Help Protect Your Company from Harassment Claims
Valuing Intellectual Property
Some Expenses for Chronic Conditions Now Treated as Preventive Care Under HSA Rules
Design a Winning Logo
Get Back in the Loop
Swapping Goods and Services Rather than Cash
14 Tax-Favored Fringe Benefits: What's the Right Mix for Your Business?
New Economic Nexus Laws Apply to ALL Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturers
Take a Last Resort Stand on Layoffs
The Art of Bill Collecting
Ten Best Practices for Managing Overtime
What States are Saying About Gender Pay Discrimination in Hiring
Bonus Depreciation for Your Business: Let's Review Your Options
QuickBooks Corner: Keep an Eye on Your QuickBooks Online Usage Limits
New Cryptocurrency Notices
Workplace Dress Code: A Delicate Balance
Penetrating the B2B Media
Cash In -- Cash Out
FAQs About Virtual Currency and Your Taxes
Tax Implications of Refinancing Your Home
Deadlines Have a Powerful Marketing Effect
Keep Your Gear in Top-Notch Condition and Save Money
Lock Out and Tag Out Solutions
Tax Strategies for Seniors
Navigating a Global Expansion
Illinois Amendment: Salary History

October

Treating a Stock Purchase as an Asset Acquisition
Proper Paperwork Crucial for Claiming Child-Related Tax Breaks
Ways to Build a Trustworthy Website
Seize Trade Show Opportunities
Keep Your Fleet Safe and Save Money
The Limits of Product Liability
New Bankruptcy Relief Coming Soon
Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Small Businesses
New Business Travel Per Diem Rates Announced for 2020
Checking Your List Twice?
Ranking Your Credit Customers
Make Sure Employees Dress for Success
Rx for Itemizing Medical Expenses
Don't Overlook a Roth IRA if You Are Self-Employed
Five Standards of Value for Businesses
IRS Issues Final QBI Real Estate Safe Harbor Rules
S Corporations on the IRS Hot List – Be Mindful of These Issues
PCI Compliance: Protect Customer Information
Communication Is Critical During Mergers and Acquisitions
Does Multi-Tasking Have a Place in the Workplace?
Strategies to Survive in Any Economy
Switch the Focus to Performance
What You Should Know About Criminal Background Checks in Employment
IRS Provides Additional Guidance on Bonus Depreciation Under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

November

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