Several ways to defer the tax on gains
When a sale of a business or investment property results in a gain, the seller is typically taxed on that gain during the year of the sale, even when the gain was generated over many …
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March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019
Beware the Ides of March — if you own a pass-through entity
Shakespeare’s words don’t apply just to Julius Caesar; they also apply to calendar-year partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships or S corporations for tax purposes. Why?
February 28, 2019
Another court decision affirms importance of documentation and record keeping
One of the most basic supervisory/human resource responsibilities should be documentation of performance and disciplinary actions; however, it is often the most neglected.
February 26, 2019
What If Every State Stopped Giving Businesses Money To Locate?
Not a fan of state and local governments offering special tax breaks and/or cash to lure companies to their locale?
February 26, 2019
McLellan: Legislature OK In Amending Proposals; Issue Taken To Supremes
The Legislature was within its right to amend two citizen-initiated laws during the same legislative session in which they were adopted, the chair of the Michigan Law Revision Commission told MIRS Wednesday.
February 25, 2019
10 questions to ask when hiring a small business accountant
Article by Gordon Advisors, P.C. There are probably several dozen questions you could ask a small business accountant vying to work for your company. But would you also take the […]
February 25, 2019
Accounting should not be taxing for your small business
The ways in which a CPA can be a trusted advisor for your small business
February 22, 2019
Developing or integrating your organization’s paid time off to comply with Michigan’s new PTO law
With the passage of and impending enactment date (March 29, 2019) of Michigan’s new Paid Medical Leave Act, employers that are covered are hastily reviewing their existing vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as …
February 21, 2019
Paid time off for parental leave is on the rise
By Kristen Cifolelli, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE While Michigan employers are preparing for the new Michigan Paid Sick Leave Act that takes effect on March 29th, another paid […]
February 21, 2019
Job Providers Coalition applauds the passage of HR 25 and SR 16
The Small Business for a Better Michigan (SBBM) today expressed support for House Resolution 25 and Senate Resolution 16, taken up by the House and Senate today, calling on the Michigan Supreme Court to opine …
February 20, 2019
Legal Challenge To Paid Sick Leave, Min. Wage Changes Imminent
A legal challenge to take down the Legislature's lame duck changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick leave proposals is coming soon, MIRS has learned.
February 20, 2019
Benson Outlines Plans To Implement Redistricting Panel, Voting Changes
Secretary of State (SOS) Jocelyn Benson said Tuesday she'd be forming an office within the SOS to implement the independent redistricting commission, the voter-approved panel that will redraw the 2021 legislative and congressional boundaries.
February 20, 2019
Making smart mergers and acquisitions under today’s tax law
Many businesses will pay less federal income taxes in 2018 and beyond, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). And some will spend their tax savings on merging with or acquiring another business.
February 18, 2019
Recapping the State of the State
In her State of the State address Governor Whitmer covered a wide range of issues, but many of the details will not be available until the budget is presented next month.
February 18, 2019
Is it wise to carry the majority of your financial risk in your business?
Rich Tegge, owner of Wealth Strategy Group in Marquette, talks with host Michael Rogers about small business risk management and long term financial planning. Tegge serves on SBAM’s Board of Directors. […]
February 16, 2019
Take the time to safeguard your new product developments
Small businesses frequently need to work with consultants, prototype makers and pilot production manufacturers to develop new products or manufacturing processes.
February 15, 2019
Have you reviewed your background disclosure forms for proper grammar and clarity?
If you haven’t put your background disclosure forms through a legal audit recently, you should.
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