Business Finance

When we think about the idea of a bonus, there is almost invariably a positive connotation to it. Bonus bucks, bonus bites, and if you’re really fortunate a bonus from your employer. They’re a prize – and all for no additional cost. Yippee! Some companies have even made a science of creating the illusion of […]

Deadlines: Working for the (Tax) Man “Hey now you better listen to me – every one of you We got a lotta lotta lotta lotta work to do Forget about your woman and that water can Today we’re working for the man Well pick up your feet We’ve got a deadline to meet I’m gonna […]

Do Not “Go to Sleep” This Winter “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” – Lewis Carroll With winter fast […]

Take The Stress Out Of Tax Time By Turning To Certified Public Accountant Micah Fraim Whether you are in need of basic tax preparation, complex tax preparation, or tax planning to ensure you are prepared for all of your tax obligations—I am here to assist you! While taxes may be a source of stress for […]

Payroll is kind of the red-headed stepchild of accounting. And that’s really saying something because everyone hates accounting! Even on the payroll section of my own website I talk about how I don’t much care for it. It’s boring, tedious, and seems deceptively simple. In reality, it is very easy to make mistakes and those […]

This is just a reminder to everyone of two important deadlines on September 15th: All extended corporate returns are due 3rd quarter estimated tax payments are due As I mentioned in a previous article, the penalty for late filing of corporate returns is steep. While you have to act quickly, there is still plenty of time […]

“Sometimes I have a difficulty talking to people who don’t race sailboats.” – Bruno Gianelli That was one of my favorite lines from The West Wing, a show where the dialogue was so good and the characters so unbelievably quick-witted that it made you feel like an idiot. In the scene, President Bartlet was upset […]

“Deadlines and commitments Every morning and in the evening, They can suck you in, Boy, don’t I know it. This offer will be standing, All you gotta to do is call, Don’t be afraid to knock on the door”. – The Killers – “Deadlines and Commitments” This blog entry is going to be short and sweet: […]

“How can I go forward when I Don’t know Which way I’m facing? How can I go forward when I Don’t know which way to turn? How can I go forward into Something I’m not sure of? Oh no, oh no.”  “How?” – John Lennon Last year I wrote an article outlining the differences among […]

“Confess Confess, confess Why don’t you confess? Say yes, say yes I wish you’d reveal to me” – “Confess” – Doris Day and Buddy Clark In my last article I discussed some of the criteria that should be used to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. I also considered the […]

“A little bit independent in your walk A little bit independent in your talk … A little bit independent with your smile A little bit independent in your style” – Fats Waller “A Little Bit Independent” With the start of a new year, many people are thinking about changes they want to make. Losing weight, home […]

What Are Flexible Spending Accounts? “Gumby and flexibility are synonymous, and top athletes are praised for their Gumby-like or Gumbyesque prowess. The U.S. Marines use the phrase ‘Semper Gumby.’”  – Gumbyworld.com In my last article I explained what Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are, how they function, and the tax benefits associated with them. I used […]