Bond & Company Accounting Blog

Read new updates on Michigan and federal tax and accounting regulations for businesses.

Bond & Company is committed to providing the latest information and updates in business accounting, tax compliance, and related services. Client or local business, we want to share our knowledge and expertise with you to help guide your business or estate planning decisions.

Small Business Tax Briefs: June 2021

Hiring your minor children this summer? Reap tax and nontax benefits If you’re a business owner and you hire your children this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, spend time with you, save for college and learn how to manage

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Small Business Tax Briefs: May 2021

Providing education assistance to employees? Follow these rules Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year from his or her employer for educational assistance under a “qualified educational

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Small Business Tax Briefs: April 2021

Tax advantages of hiring your child at your small business As a business owner, you should be aware that you can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your child on the payroll. Here are some considerations.  Shifting business earnings You can turn some of your high-taxed income into

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Small Business Tax Briefs: March 2021

Work Opportunity Tax Credit extended through 2025 Are you a business owner thinking about hiring? Be aware that a recent law extended a credit for hiring individuals from one or more targeted groups. Employers can qualify for a tax credit known as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that’s worth

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Small Business Tax Briefs: February 2021

The cents-per-mile rate for business miles decreases again for 2021 This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased by one-and-one-half cents, to 56 cents per mile. As a result, you might claim a lower deduction for vehicle-related expenses

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Small Business Tax Briefs: January 2021

New law doubles business meal deductions and makes favorable PPP loan changes The COVID-19 relief bill, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provides a further response from the federal government to the pandemic. It also contains numerous tax breaks for businesses. Here are some highlights of the Consolidated Appropriations

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Small Business Tax Briefs: December 2020

The QBI deduction basics and a year-end tax tip that might help you qualify If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes this is referred to as the pass-through deduction or the Section 199A deduction. The QBI deduction:

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Small Business Tax Briefs: November 2020

Tax responsibilities if your business is closing amid the pandemic Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax obligations that must be met. Of course,

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