New Requirement for Ohio Tax Filers
In an effort to combat stolen-identity tax fraud, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT), the IRS and other income taxing states are requesting additional information this filing season. Taxpayers will be asked to provide information from their…
- Deb Weber
- Dec 15, 2016
The Link Between Employee Motivation and Your Compensation Philosophy
Do your employees understand your company's compensation philosophy? That was a question posed to human resource managers in a recent WorldatWork survey, Compensation Programs and Practices. According to the survey, almost one in five employers…
- Becky Byrd
- Dec 06, 2016
Year-End Tax Strategies for Small Businesses
It's not too late to take steps to significantly reduce your 2016 business income tax bill and lay the groundwork for tax savings in future years. Here's a summary of some of the most effective…
- Pete Abner
- Nov 21, 2016
Don’t Let Your Business Become Obsolete
Digital disruption is described as the changes that occur when new technologies and businesses models have a negative effect on existing goods and services. Despite some activity, many companies are lagging when it comes to…
- Janis Bergeron
- Nov 08, 2016
Working On Your Business, Not In
We have asked this direct question to many business owners. The answers almost always revolve around financial independence, freedom, more discretionary time and peace of mind. Think about your own business, or about business owners…
- John Kirsch
- Oct 14, 2016
Proactive Business Planning
The company had a long history in the commercial transportation industry. Son purchased majority interest from his parents and began to aggressively pursue new business in the established service line, as well as adding complementary…
- John Kirsch
- Sep 29, 2016
The PIP: A Powerful Tool to Improve Employee Performance
Replacing nonperforming employees is costly and traumatic, both for employers and employees. But allowing a bad situation to fester is worse; it can cause the problem to spread by undermining morale or by creating the…
- Kirsch CPA Group
- Sep 29, 2016
Are You Ready for the New Overtime Rules?
The deadline for the Department of Labor's (DOL's) new final overtime rule is December 1, 2016. While CFOs at most large U.S. companies have been working overtime themselves to prepare for the changes, many small…
- Becky Byrd
- Sep 29, 2016
Is Month-End Close Slowing Your Business Down?
Business owners require financial reporting to make both financial and non-financial decisions. Many businesses have cumbersome month end processes that substantially delay getting information in the hands of the owners that need it the most.…
- John Kirsch
- Sep 27, 2016