Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks. Some of the most valuable are tax credits, because … [Read more...]
10 questions to help you prevent customer list theft
February 23, 2026 by Annette Benson
You understand how important customer lists are to your business’s financial success. So do employees. In fact, some dishonest workers may be tempted to take … [Read more...]
How can we prevent pay discrimination?
February 18, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts of Mineral HR Answer: You can help prevent pay discrimination by basing all pay decisions on legitimate, job-related criteria. … [Read more...]
Increased limit on the SALT deduction
February 17, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns An important decision to make when filing your … [Read more...]
Should we ban romantic relationships in our workplace?
February 11, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts using Mineral HR: You could try, but the heart wants what it wants. Bans of this sort are difficult to enforce and can make employees … [Read more...]
If you’re married, should you file jointly or separately?
February 10, 2026 by Carolyn Halverson
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. They can file jointly or separately. What you choose will affect your standard … [Read more...]
Businesses need to look before they leap abroad
February 9, 2026 by Annette Benson
U.S. businesses may want to operate abroad for many reasons. Examples include opportunities to grow their customer bases, diversify revenue streams, establish … [Read more...]
Some small businesses can still benefit from the health care coverage credit
February 9, 2026 by Jon Hinderks
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar. As a result, they can be more valuable than deductions, which reduce only the amount of income subject to … [Read more...]
When is it appropriate to use a performance improvement plan versus a disciplinary action?
February 4, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
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
February 3, 2026 by Jeff Rislov
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...]
