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Presumably you have a holiday and vacation policy already in place. But what if it’s not working well for your company or your employees? For example, if it’s vague, you may have to make decisions on the spot when an employee asks for days off at a time that is...

WorldatWork, the HR professional society, has been surveying its members for over a decade on this topic. In its most recent “Paid Time off Programs and Practices” report, within some demographic groups, a majority of employers now merge those paid time off (PTO)...

If you go on a business trip within the United States and tack on some vacation days, you can deduct some of your expenses. But exactly what can you write off? Transportation expenses Transportation costs to and from the location of your business activity are 100% deductible as...

Summer is the time for family vacations in the sun, sand and fresh air. It’s also a good time to plan for how your vacation home will be used for the second half of the year. Should you rent it out more to generate additional cash flow to help cover the expenses? What are...

From the Thanksgiving kick-off of the holiday season through December 31, many businesses find themselves short-staffed as employees take time off to spend with family and friends. But if you limit how many vacation days employees can roll over to the new year, you might find...

After a brutal winter in many parts of the country, summer is finally here. While you’re enjoying the warmer weather, it’s still important to remain diligent about business and personal tax planning. Fortunately, many of the following hot summer tax-planning tips...

Are you thinking about turning a business trip into a family vacation this summer? This can be a great way to fund a portion of your vacation costs. But if you’re not careful, you could lose the tax benefits of business travel. Generally, if the primary purpose of your trip is...