According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), almost one-third of companies see penalties due to payroll issues. Understanding a few examples, according…
What Actions Can Data-Breach Victims Take?
Over the years, millions of individuals have been affected by data breaches, where their sensitive data is accessed by unauthorized cybercriminals or publicly exposed. A data breach can result in…
Employee or Independent Contractor – A Primer for Employers and Employees
It is not uncommon for employers to misclassify employees as independent contractors, either to intentionally avoid their withholding and tax responsibilities or because they are not aware of the laws…
Tax Changes coming after 2025
By now you have probably gotten used to the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that became effective January 1, 2018. But don’t forget, most of the…
Procrastinating on Filing Your Taxes?
If you have been procrastinating about filing your 2022 tax return or have not filed other prior year returns, you should consider the consequences, including the penalties, interest, and aggressive…
5 Ways QuickBooks Online Can Make You More Profitable
QuickBooks Online is really good at a lot of things. It helps you create and manage contact records and sales forms. It can keep you apprised of your online account…
In the Firm – September 2023
Here is what the firm has been up to since our last newsletter.
Employee Spotlight — Courtney Murphy
What year did you join Blackman & Sloop? I joined Blackman & Sloop in March of 2023. Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? I saw it as an opportunity…