When is it appropriate to use a performance improvement plan versus a disciplinary action?

Answered by the HR Experts Performance improvement plans (PIPs) are best suited for performance issues, such as an employee not hitting their required sales … [Read more...]

Before claiming a charitable deduction for 2025, make sure you can substantiate it

If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year. But your … [Read more...]

Increase your current business deductions under tangible property safe harbors

Did your business make repairs to tangible property, such as buildings, equipment or vehicles, in 2025? Such costs may be fully deductible on your 2025 income … [Read more...]

QuickBooks Online new inventory features—January 2026

Check out the newest inventory updates this month to QuickBooks Online. Four new sets of inventory features Done-for-you inventory quantity … [Read more...]

Can we deduct from an exempt employee’s salary when they’re on intermittent FMLA leave?

Question: Can we deduct from an exempt employee’s salary when they’re on intermittent FMLA leave? Answered by the HR Experts This content is provided by the … [Read more...]

How the new Trump Accounts for children will work

A new tax-advantaged way to help children build up savings for the future was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): Trump Accounts (TAs). Under a … [Read more...]

Why silence about fraud only makes it worse

Business owners generally experience a range of emotions — including anger, bewilderment and embarrassment — if fraud occurs in their organization. Fraud can … [Read more...]

There’s still time to set up a SEP and reduce your 2025 taxes

If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file your 2025 tax … [Read more...]

Calculating overtime when an employee takes PTO

Question: How do I calculate overtime when an employee takes PTO and gets paid for more than 40 hours in the workweek? Answered by the HR Experts You’re … [Read more...]

2026 tax calendar

To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2026 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are … [Read more...]