How to Make the Most of the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion

The holidays often inspire a spirit of generosity. So, at year end, many people decide to give money or assets to their loved ones. Over time, lifetime gifts can also be an effective way for…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jan 20, 2022

Coping With New Employee Retention Credit Rules

Sometimes, Uncle Sam seems to give with one hand and take with the other. Take the employee retention credit (ERC), for example. Congress created this tax break in 2020 to help businesses continue to pay…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jan 20, 2022

FAQs About Fairness Opinions

Fairness opinions can help achieve shareholder and lender buy-in for your M&A plans. They can also preempt lawsuits, because managers and directors who obtain fairness opinions demonstrate that they acted in good faith, without fraud…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jan 20, 2022

Where Is My Federal and Ohio Refund?

Taxpayers have until Monday, April 18, 2022, to file their 2021 tax returns and pay any tax due. If you are expecting a refund, you can click the link below to quickly learn the status…


  • Sue Schloemer
  • Jan 13, 2022

8 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners

Have you compiled a list of New Year's resolutions for your business in 2022? Resolutions don't have to be limited to your personal life. Consider how you can improve in the upcoming year in your…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jan 06, 2022

Prevent a Poorly Structured Chart of Accounts from Hiding Your Profitability

As any business owner knows, the health of a company is linked more to its profitability than its revenues. If your revenues are increasing but your profitability is not, it’s important to understand what is…


  • Nick Roell
  • Jan 06, 2022

Accounting for Builders: 5 Tips to Consider

As you're no doubt aware, accounting for builders is challenging. Construction companies tend to have unstable workforces, wage rates that can change by location, and multiple ongoing projects with various costs and durations. Here are…


  • Diane Glover
  • Jan 06, 2022

Kirsch Welcomes New Team Members as Firm Continues to Grow

The two newest members of the Kirsch CPA Group come to us with deep experience, diverse interests and a somewhat similar path into the accounting profession. Manager Nathan Esselburn and Senior Manager Anthony Lewis both…


  • Diane Glover
  • Dec 16, 2021

Keeping Payroll Data Confidential

Confidentiality in payroll matters is routine, expected and often legally mandated. But that doesn't mean confidentiality problems can't occasionally rise up. Your business needs to be aware of the rules governing payroll information and to…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Dec 15, 2021

Manufacturers: Don’t Miss Out on an R&D Tax Credit

The credit for increasing research activities, commonly referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is one of the biggest and best tax breaks available to manufacturing companies. Unlike a deduction, a credit is…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Dec 02, 2021

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