How Long Do You Need to Retain Payroll Records?

Just in time for spring cleaning, the Social Security Administration and the IRS have issued a joint publication -- the Spring 2015 issue of SSA/IRS Reporter -- which offers valuable pointers for employers who want Read More


Diane Glover

May 08, 2015

A Dozen Ways to Cut Taxes This Summer

After a brutal winter in many parts of the country, summer is finally here. While you're enjoying the warmer weather, it's still important to remain diligent about business and personal tax planning. Fortunately, many of Read More


Diane Glover

Jun 15, 2015

Dealing With College Costs

Here's a little-known secret for parents planning to send their children to college: Some of the tax-saving moves you make now could hurt your student's chances for getting financial aidlater. It's because of the way Read More


Diane Glover

Jul 14, 2015

DOL Gets Tough on Independent Contractor Classification

"The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) continues to receive numerous complaints from workers alleging misclassification, and the Department continues to bring successful enforcement actions against employers who misclassify workers," said a detailed Read More


Diane Glover

Jul 30, 2015

Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals

As the year winds down, it's a good idea to budget for your personal income tax bill, in the event that you'll owe the IRS money. Taxpayers who review their situations before year end have Read More


Deb Weber

Nov 10, 2015

Leaving IRA Money to Charity: A Tax-Smart Strategy

These days, many people have a large percentage of their wealth in the form of traditional IRA accounts. In most cases, this is because significant distributions have been rolled over tax-free from qualified retirement plans Read More


Deb Weber

Dec 21, 2015

ACA Boosts Popularity of Health Savings Accounts

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to be making Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) more popular than ever. A recent report issued by Devenir, an HSA industry participant, highlights two key findings: 1. As of June Read More


Janis Bergeron

Jan 29, 2016

Good News for Ohio Taxpayers

There's good news for Ohio taxpayers this tax season, whether you're an individual or a small business owner. These changes can offer savings and provide a quicker, more efficient filing process. Here are the tax Read More


Sue Schloemer

Feb 10, 2016

Get More Bang for Your Buck with Tax-Favored Employee Benefits

2016 ushers in a few changes to the tax laws that govern benefits, as the IRS recently laid out in its annual "Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits." The document features important clarifications, not just identifying Read More


Deb Weber

Feb 18, 2016

IRS Reveals List of Top Tax Scams for 2016

The IRS kicked off tax filing season by publishing a series of press releases that highlight the "dirty dozen" tax scams for this year. Although there are no major surprises, it's important to note that Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Apr 01, 2016