News & Insights
News
Insights
Recent Posts
- IRS Finalizes Regulations for the Auto Loan Interest Deduction
- Maner Costerisan Kicks Off Season of Giving with Volunteer Work at Six Grand Rapids-Area Nonprofits
- Maner Costerisan Kicks Off Season of Giving with Volunteer Work at Nine Lansing-Area Nonprofits
- What Business Owners Need to Know About the Accounting Cycle
- Finish 2026 Strong with These Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
- IRS Publishes New Per Diem Business Travel Rates for Fiscal Year 2027
- What are the Common Warning Signs of Financial Distress?
- Cost vs. Coverage: Renewing Your Business’s Employee Health Plan
-
Repair or Improvement: Does the Distinction Matter Under Current Tax Law?
Ordinary repair and maintenance costs are generally deductible in the year they’re paid or incurred, depending on your accounting method. Costs that improve property must be capitalized. However, under current tax law,…
-
Which Products Really Drive Your Business’s Profits?
Robust sales don’t always translate into strong profits. A popular product could produce disappointing returns when you account for discounts, shipping, returns and support costs. At the same time, a…
-
The Business Lifecycle Part 5: The Expansion Stage
Moving Beyond Gut Feelings to Make Strategic Decisions with Data Growth feels exciting because the path forward seems clear. Revenue is increasing, customers are coming in, and new opportunities appear…
-
Worker Misclassification Can Carry Serious Consequences
Hiring independent contractors provides your business with valuable flexibility, particularly when you require specialized expertise or help with a short-term project. But calling someone an independent contractor doesn’t automatically make…
-
Take Control of Working Capital
A profitable business can still run short of cash. Receivables may take time to collect, inventory can tie up funds and bills may come due before customers pay. Effective working…