by Michael W. Blitstein, CPA The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a Federal district court decision holding that a portion of the dividends paid to an employee-owner of professional services firm was compensation for services. As a result, the taxpayer earned additional wages and owed additional Social Security taxes. Taxpayers and the IRS […]
Hiring Millennials Will Pay Off - December 3, 2018
Finding and retaining millennial talent will help small businesses compete with bigger businesses. This article discusses how small businesses can attract millennials, and why hiring millennials is the right move for small businesses. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://postmedia.us.janrainsso.com/static/server.html?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.financialpost.com%2Fentrepreneur%2Fsmall-business%2Fheres-one-big-way-small-business-can-do-better-than-the-big-guys
Lawmakers Set Stage for Tax Reform Debate After April Recess - April 9, 2012
by Michael W. Blitstein, CPA Democrats and Republicans have begun a two week recess with lawmakers returning home to promote very different visions of tax reform. Before recessing, the House passed a Republican budget blueprint calling for individual and business rate cuts, the Ways and Means Committee approved a GOP small business tax package, and […]
Cyber Risk Management - March 11, 2019
As the number of cyber attacks increase, a cyber risk management program is necessary for businesses. This article discusses four ways your business can manage cyber risk. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://disruptionhub.com/4-steps-cyber-risk-management-kip-boyle-6357/
Lost Inheritance: How to Find a Deceased Parent’s Assets - September 24, 2019
If you have a relative who recently died and left you in charge of his or her finances, you are not alone. You probably have colleagues at work in the same boat. A neighbor or two (or 10) and even your millennial yoga teacher might very well be working through a quagmire of wills, probates […]
Recruiting Senior-Level Employees - February 18, 2019
Hiring senior-level employees is a big organizational decision that will impact the future of your company. This article discusses what to keep in mind when recruiting someone for a senior-level position. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://smallbiztrends.com/2019/02/recruiting-senior-level-employees.html
Divorce and I.R.S. Trouble for the Innocent Spouse - December 10, 2013
by Larry Goldsmith, CPA, J.D., M.A.F.F. As a Financial Forensic CPA traveling down the road of hidden assets and hidden income, I often observe bad behavior meant to intentionally punish a former spouse. More than once, I have seen fear in the eyes of an innocent spouse who simply signed her name to a joint […]
CJBS Receives Best of Accounting Award by Clearly Rated for the Second Year in a Row and Named One of the Best Places to Work in Illinois 2023 - July 19, 2023
Chicago, IL – CJBS, a leading accounting firm in Illinois, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the esteemed Best of Accounting award by Clearly Rated, and also as one of the best places to work in Illinois, according to The Daily Herald. Clearly Rated’s Best of Accounting award reaffirms CJBS’s unwavering […]
The Future of Social Media Marketing - February 11, 2019
Social media plays an integral part in marketing, but marketers should be wary of the future social media marketing has for coming generations. This article discusses the rejection of some social media platforms, and what is next for the marketing industry. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://disruptionhub.com/switching-off-from-social-the-future-of-social-media-marketing/
Change in Organizational Culture - October 22, 2018
Many organizations fail to understand the importance of creating a culture that is healthy and values results. This article discusses how you can gauge your organization’s health, and how to solicit change to your company’s culture. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://disruptionhub.com/transformational-change-in-your-organisations-culture/