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Things to Consider Before Selling Your Business
This article discusses the best methods to practice before selling your business to someone who values it as much as you do. Firstly, it is important to determine your business value. In order to successfully do that it is necessary to follow the asset method, market method, and income method. It is also important to…
What You Need to Know About Business Meal Deductions
This article discusses guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act pertaining to the general deduction of business entertainment expenses. Because of the guidance put out in 2020, “Taxpayers…must carefully follow the rules set out in the final regulations for substantiating business food and beverage expenses to ensure a deduction is allowed for the expenses.”…
Business COVID-19 Relief Applicable to the Delta Variant Surge
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed PL 117-2 otherwise known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP bill). President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package aimed at stabilizing the economy, providing needed relief to individuals and small businesses, and improving and accelerating the administration of coronavirus vaccines and testing. The relief package, which…
Scott and Company CPAs Placed #1 in Its Category for Best Places to Work in South Carolina!
Scott and Company LLC, a CPA firm located in Columbia, South Carolina, is pleased to announce that the firm was recently recognized as #1 in its category in the Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards program. Scott and Company has appeared consecutively on this annual list for ten years. This year, the firm…
COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: What’s Allowed?
As more employers bring employees back to the workplace and navigate new CDC guidance on mask-wearing, they may have questions about whether they can ask about an employee or applicant’s COVID-19 vaccination status. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about vaccination inquiries. Q: Would asking employees to show proof that they received the COVID-19…
IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief Leave Donations
As part of the emergency disaster declaration made by President Trump on March 13, 2020, it became possible for employees to donate their unused paid vacation time, sick leave, and personal time off to qualified charities that provided COVID-19 relief in 2020. The IRS recently extended leave donations through 2021. Check with your employer to…
Succession Planning Strategy for Your Business
Too often CEOs of a company will procrastinate the succession of their company to the next generation. This may happen since the idea of retiring from a business can be too difficult to embrace. Another reason is if the CEO decides to hand off the reigns to the family, there will be a dispute about…
Tips for Selling Your Business in 2021
This article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way people are purchasing businesses and how business owners are selling. In fact, there’s been a rise in investment activity, and it is expected to continue for the remainder of this year. In order to capitalize on these investments, taking advantage of tips such as…
SBA Releases New PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance
On July 28, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released an update to the forgiveness process for the majority of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The goal of the new guidance is to streamline the process for PPP participants with loans of $150,000 or less. The interim final rule includes updates in three key areas:…
Affordable Marketing Ideas for Startups
This article discusses how marketing is essential for any successful business, especially startups. However, sometimes the best marketing practices can be extremely expensive with little return on investment. However, using simple tips such as getting a social cost, having a referral program, and sending emails to the right people are all inexpensive ways that your…