Ongoing Management and Protection

Many Washington businesses will be affected by new retail sales taxes on previously untaxed services, including sales of custom software, some advertising services, temporary staffing services, and live presentations. Officials say the changes will generate more...

When entrepreneurs want to expand their businesses, they face the important decision of how to structure that growth. One approach is to form a separate company under another registered business entity. Some restrictions exist and small business owners may be...

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, or more formally known as Public Law 119-21) implements some tax code changes that could have a significant impact on businesses and their owners. Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the OBBBA contains a combination of new tax...

What business owners should know about annual meeting minutes for corporations. What are they, who must have them, and how do you create them?

Payroll refers to the various tasks and responsibilities businesses must perform to pay their employees accurately and on time. It encompasses calculating wages and salaries; preparing checks or paying employees via direct deposit; withholding taxes and other...

Most entrepreneurs realize the importance of choosing a great name for their business, but many are less aware of how important it is to protect that name. Your business name is important, as it identifies your brand. It helps you build a business reputation and...

Apostille and authentication certificates serve the similar purpose of authenticating official government-issued documents (such as a business’s Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization). They certify the origin of documents and the authenticity of the...

Among an employer’s obligations are payroll taxes and other employment related details, such as FICA and income tax withholdings, federal and state unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance. But is every business with employees responsible for...

Now that we’re at the mid-way point of 2025, it’s an ideal time to revisit the compliance deadlines you need to keep an eye on and assess your business to determine if you should make some changes to fuel its success. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on track...

The State of Delaware will require all Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations to re-register their trade names, also known as DBAs. The move is aimed at making the registration process easier and eliminating a backlog of trade names that were not...

A corporation has three main categories of stakeholders involved in the financial and management aspects of the company. While all play a crucial role, officers work more closely with a corporation’s managers and supervisors, arguably having a more direct impact on...

With any investment property, liabilities come with the territory. Faulty electrical wiring, broken stairway railings, black mold, and other possible flaws are all inherent threats. It’s no wonder savvy real estate investors decide to form LLCs (Limited Liability...

If you’re operating your business as a Partnership, you may be wondering if it’s possible to change to an S Corporation. While converting directly from a Partnership to an S Corporation for tax purposes isn’t allowed, there is a way to get there—if the owners of a...

Tax season is over (for most of us). So, what’s next for business owners and professional advisors with business clients? With so much disruption and distraction this year, you may have fallen behind keeping up with compliance for business licenses, permits, and...

Are you distancing yourself from relationships, feeling a loss of personal accomplishment or just overall suffering from emotional exhaustion? You could be on the dangerous road to CPA burnout. Whether your accounting firm is just starting out or growing by leaps...

This year, Pennsylvania retired its decennial report requirement and now requires many business entities to file annual reports. Going from reporting every ten years to every year is a result of the 2022 Act 122, which Governor Tom Wolf signed into law on November...

What Is Piercing the Corporate Veil? A corporate veil, the legal shield of separation between a business and its owners, helps to protect individuals from being held personally liable for their company’s debts and legal disputes. Businesses formed as a Limited...

Hiring the right people requires a sure-fire interviewing process. To effectively interview job candidates, you need more than a little dedicated time and a list of questions; you need an understanding of how you can draw out the information you need about an...

All businesses, of any size, that hire employees must manage payroll. It’s a responsibility not to be taken lightly! Careful attention to accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local laws for withholdings and deductions is imperative to avoid mistakes and...

One of the most valuable assets your business will ever have is its name. Your business name is more than what your company is called—it represents your brand’s identity and it’s a way for you to distinguish yourself from your competition. With your business name...

Ownership of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) changes frequently for a variety of reasons. If you have a multi-member LLC, which has two or more members, and are looking to convert it to a single-member LLC, you’ll need to understand how the process works and...

After a business is up and running, it's critical to maintain it by fulfilling all of the required business compliance tasks on time. Of course, businesses grow and evolve over time, and therefore, the actions they must take to maintain a business entity also may...

If you own multiple businesses, you might be wondering if it is safe to operate them under the same LLC. Although it’s possible, this approach has a potentially significant downside. If someone sues one business, not only will that business’s assets be at risk but...

There are a whole host of reasons to incorporate as a C Corporation and it is the preferred entity type if you intend on seeking VC funding or taking the company public. However, forming a C Corporation involves more paperwork, legal fine print, and potential...

In a press release issued late in the day on March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an “interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to...

The name you choose for your Limited Liability Company (LLC) is important, as it conveys a first impression to potential customers and serves as the cornerstone of your brand identity. When selecting a business name it is important to remember that no two...

IRS Form 8832 (Entity Classification Election) is the form an eligible business entity uses to elect federal income tax treatment other than its default treatment. Eligible entities include: Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Partnerships (a business entity that...

Tax season comes to all businesses big and small, and can be a headache no matter how well you think you’ve prepared. For a small business owner wearing many (or all) hats in the business, it’s an unwelcome extra task sure to cause late hours and frayed nerves. To...