Is EEOC Enforcement Reform Coming?
Although the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) is intended to be nonpartisan, run by a five-member Commission, a president can appoint a new chairman and vice-chairman when their terms expire. Currently, both of those positions Read More
Dec 17, 2020
Should You Buy or Lease Equipment?
If your business is in a position to acquire equipment or machinery, management faces a tough decision: Should you lease it, or should you buy it? There's no universal "right" answer. Here are some factors Read More
Dec 03, 2020
Year-End Estate Planning Tips for 2020
Most people aren't currently exposed to the federal estate tax, thanks to the generous unified federal estate and gift tax exemptions. However, there are still good reasons to review your estate plan and possibly update Read More
Dec 03, 2020
Will Your Work-From-Home Policy Continue, Post-Covid-19?
Earlier this year, employers were polled by Mercer, a global benefits consulting service, to give their preliminary thinking about flexible work arrangements in a post-pandemic environment. Their answers suggest that, in some cases, companies with Read More
Dec 03, 2020
Hiring an Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Are you an experienced accounting and payroll professional? We are seeking your accounting expertise to help our business clients with bookkeeping and payroll. Accounting Specialists at Kirsch CPA Group use QBO to deliver a full Read More
Nov 25, 2020
IRS Clarifies Rules Surrounding PPP Forgiveness
On November 18, the IRS published long-awaited guidance regarding PPP forgiveness and the deductibility of expenses paid with PPP loan proceeds. For most taxpayers, this means that expenses paid with PPP funds will be nondeductible Read More
Nov 20, 2020
Kirsch CPA Group is Hiring an Administrative Specialist
Do you enjoy working with people, managing day-to-day operations, collaborating with a team of professionals, and helping clients? If this sounds like you, then you might be an excellent match for our Administrative Specialist position! Read More
Nov 19, 2020
Guard Against Age-Bias Suits When Downsizing
Historically, companies have downsized for many reasons, including mergers and acquisitions, changes in management philosophy and strategy, and increased use of outsourcing. Economic downturns have also spurred layoffs, such as the one triggered by the Read More
Nov 12, 2020
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May Be Getting Simpler
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those services can be obtained more economically because independent contractors don't receive employee benefits, nor are Read More
Nov 12, 2020
Keep Employees Safe From COVID-19 Without Discrimination
How can an employer keep its workforce safe from COVID-19 exposure on the job, while still following medical privacy rules? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be able to help, as it reviews how Read More
Nov 12, 2020