Ongoing Management and Protection

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...

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...

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...

Nearly every U.S. state requires Limited Liability Companies, C Corporations, and other registered business entities to complete and file some form of an Annual Report. Annual Reports are intended to keep state officials up to date with contact information for your...

In a press release on February 27, 2025, FinCEN said that it “will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports pursuant to the...

After a temporary halt in the requirement to submit beneficial ownership information reports (BOIR) to the federal government, FinCEN has announced that the reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are again mandatory. What Does This Mean...

The Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule went into effect in January 2024, leaving many business owners wondering: Are they required to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report? What’s the difference between...

As the deadline approaches for reporting companies to submit their BOI report to FinCEN, many business owners are still questioning if they need to file a report. I field that sort of inquiry a lot when presenting webinars on the topic and the answer is often...

You’ve likely heard buzz about the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama’s March 1, 2024, ruling that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it oversteps Congress’s legislative authority. As a result, plaintiffs in the...

By now, you’ve hopefully heard about the beneficial ownership information report that many businesses must file before the year's end. The BOI report is filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and it is designed to document information about...

Companies required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report (ROIR) under the Corporate Transparency Act must share information with FinCEN about their reporting company, beneficial owners, and company applicants. If you're filing the BOI report yourself,...

Did you know many businesses had a new federal reporting requirement in 2024? Most registered business entities — like Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations — must file a beneficial ownership information report (BOIR) with the Financial Crimes...

Why does FinCEN need a BOI report? Could the purpose of BOI reporting be so great that businesses across the USA have to file yet another report with the government? That’s the question many business owners have been asking since the Corporate Transparency Act of...

Reporting companies must file a Beneficial Ownership Information report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The BOI report is considered a one-time filing. If a business entity’s initial BOI report is accurate and no information filed in the...

Are you starting a business with some colleagues or friends? Or do you have an existing business and want to add some partners so you can grow your company? In either case, the multi-member LLC business structure may be a good option to consider. A multi-member LLC...

You might hear the terms “business license” and “business permit” used interchangeably. Although they are similar in that a company may need them to conduct business in a particular area, they aren’t exactly the same. Business licenses and permits help ensure that...

Understanding sales tax responsibilities can be confusing. For businesses with a brick-and-mortar storefront, it’s relatively straightforward. However, the rules get hazy when selling online to customers in other states. Let's review what you need to know about...

If your Limited Liability Company (LLC) has outgrown its space or you’ve been operating from your home and are ready to move the business to another location, you’ll need to notify certain parties of your address change and update your operating agreement. Changing...

Before the advent of the S Corporation in 1958, entrepreneurs had two options for forming a business entity. They could form a Partnership or a C Corporation, but neither of those business structures fulfilled the needs of many people seeking to start their own...

Have you been thinking about whether your business might benefit from being an S Corporation? I presented a webinar for accounting professionals about the S Corporation election not too long ago. Within that presentation, I covered information of value to...

If you’re feeling a bit of whiplash from the wild ride that is the federal court activity related to the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) Rule, we understand! Just days after FinCEN announced on December 23, 2024 that...

The S Corporation election deadline for LLCs and C Corporations is March 17, 2025. So, if you’re considering changing your limited liability company or C Corporation tax treatment from its default status to an S Corporation, time is of the essence! To be considered...

Before you let the hustle and bustle of the holiday season take over your business (and your life), now’s a good time to review your financial situation and explore some money-saving small business tax tips. Below is a list of my top tax tips entrepreneurs can...

Throughout the year, we have provided several updates about the 2024 Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting mandate. Recently, there’s another development you should be aware of. The temporary suspension of the BOI reporting rule has been lifted, and reporting...

The new year is right around the corner, which means businesses across the United States need to start thinking about filing taxes for 2024 It’s time to determine deadlines and research any legislative and tax code changes that may affect you and your company. For...

Choosing a commercial registered agent provides advantages that can significantly benefit your business and help make sure your company remains in compliance with all laws and regulations. If you have a Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited...