MBA News

If you plan to hire new employees this year, you’re not alone. Employment statistics ended 2015 on a positive note. In addition, roughly 242,000 new jobs were added in February and the unemployment rate fell to 4.9%, its lowest level in eight years. Several recent studies... Continue Reading

Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making them particularly valuable. Two valuable tax credits are especially for small businesses that offer certain employee benefits. Can you claim one — or both — of them on your 2015 return? Retirement plan credit Small... Continue Reading

When it comes to deducting charitable gifts, all donations are not created equal. As you file your 2015 return and plan your charitable giving for 2016, it’s important to keep in mind the available deduction: Cash. This includes not just actual cash but gifts made by check,... Continue Reading

Recently, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) conducted a series of roundtable discussions among internal auditors, external auditors and audit committee chairs. The purpose was to identify major risk management and financial statement... Continue Reading

Many people want to do something, however small, to contribute to a healthier environment. There are many ways to do so and, for some of them, you can even save a few tax dollars for your efforts. Indeed, with the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015... Continue Reading

Adding biometric health screenings to your company’s wellness program can yield a bumper crop of benefits. This may explain why these screenings are rapidly gaining popularity. But beware: These screenings aren’t a low-maintenance HR initiative. Expected Benefits Here... Continue Reading

Attending college or graduate school is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make — and spring is the time schools normally announce who’s in and who’s out. If you or your child (or grandchild) plans to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall,... Continue Reading

If there was a college student in your family last year, you may be eligible for some valuable tax breaks on your 2015 return. To max out your education-related tax breaks, you need to see which ones you’re eligible for and then claim the one(s) that will provide the greatest... Continue Reading

If you or one of your children is getting married, you may be concerned about protecting your family’s assets in the event of a divorce. This is a particularly significant issue for family business owners, who typically want to avoid sharing ownership with their ex-spouses or... Continue Reading