Manufacturers Need to Act Soon to Take Advantage of 100% First-year Bonus Depreciation

First-year bonus depreciation typically creates a powerful tax incentive for eligible manufacturers to purchase qualified property needed for business reasons. These tax write-offs can benefit a manufacturer's cash flow, but claiming them isn't always the…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Mar 17, 2022

Do LLC Members Owe Self-Employment Tax?

The federal tax code's self-employment tax provisions were enacted long before the existence of limited liability companies (LLCs). As LLCs became increasingly popular, an important question arose: How do the self-employment tax rules apply to…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Mar 17, 2022

How to Navigate Multistate Payroll & Sales Tax Obligations

When it comes to paying taxes, the first question that comes to mind is usually how much do I owe? But for a growing number of small and mid-size business owners, the most frustrating tax…


  • Becky Byrd
  • Mar 15, 2022

In-Plan Annuities: A New Twist on the Traditional Pension Model

It's common for employees who are nearing retirement to be concerned with whether their savings will last through their senior years. Those worries are mounting today. With soaring inflation, rampant supply chain shortages and lackluster…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Mar 03, 2022

Don’t Discount the Key Person Discount

In the fourth quarter of 2021, CEO resignations were up 16% over the prior year, according to executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Recent and announced high profile departures include Twitter's Jack Dorsey, Amazon's…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Mar 03, 2022

How to Maximize the QBI Deduction Amid the Pandemic

Since the qualified business income (QBI) deduction first become available in 2018, things have changed dramatically, mainly due to the various effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Possible tax rate increases and inflation have also entered…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Feb 24, 2022

Should You Diversify Your Investments with Rental Real Estate?

Many people invest in marketable securities, including stocks, bonds, money market funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs). But a less conventional investment option that's historically paid off for many investors is purchasing a home…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Feb 17, 2022

Due Diligence Considerations When Buying a Business

Buyers of businesses generally prefer to arrange for an asset purchase transaction, instead of purchasing an ownership interest in the target business entity. Why? The primary reason is to avoid exposure to liabilities — both…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Feb 17, 2022

3 Ways Small & Midsized Businesses Can Maximize Tax Benefits

Are you maximizing your tax benefits? From employee retention credits to tax credits for innovation, there are many strategies for small and midsized businesses to capitalize on deductions and benefits for the 2021 tax year…


  • Sue Schloemer
  • Feb 15, 2022

Hiring? Keep an Eye on These Seven Recruiting Trends

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue to affect individuals, businesses and the larger economy for the foreseeable future. Already, many companies are finding it difficult to remain fully staffed during what's been called the "Great…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Feb 04, 2022

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