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Jennifer Allen’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?

Jennifer Allen’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

 Key Takeaways Create a written data protection policy. Every employee should know the rules for handling sensitive data. Back up data regularly with secure cloud services or encrypted physical backups. Encrypt everything so stolen data is useless...
Can End-Of-The-Year Giving Mean Tax Deductions For My Frederick Business?

Can End-Of-The-Year Giving Mean Tax Deductions For My Frederick Business?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

  Key Takeaways Your business can give back and receive tax benefits if the donation is correctly structured and documented. Charitable contributions to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations can be deductible, but how you claim the deduction depends on your business...
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Year-End Hiring Benefit for Frederick Businesses

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Year-End Hiring Benefit for Frederick Businesses

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

 Key TakeawaysYes, the WOTC applies if you hire someone before December 31, 2025.  You must submit IRS Form 8850 to your State Workforce Agency (SWA) within 28 days of the new employee’s start date. The credit can be worth up to $2,400 per eligible...
Why Cash Flow Management Is Important At Year-End in Your Frederick Business

Why Cash Flow Management Is Important At Year-End in Your Frederick Business

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

 Key Takeaways Profit doesn’t equal liquidity: You can look great on paper (i.e., profitable) and still run out of cash. Year-end cash flow management is about accelerating what comes in and strategically optimizing (delaying) what goes out (legally, of...
What Year-End Moves Can Protect Frederick Owners From Form W9 Mistakes?

What Year-End Moves Can Protect Frederick Owners From Form W9 Mistakes?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

Key TakeawaysKeep every contractor’s Form W9 on file before the first payment. If your contractor won’t give you a W9, be persistent. The IRS requires a three-step written request process. Use the IRS TIN Matching tool before filing your 1099s. It...
Changing Your Business Entity Means A Lower Tax Bill, Frederick Owners

Changing Your Business Entity Means A Lower Tax Bill, Frederick Owners

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

 Quick Summary: Could Changing My Business Entity Mean a Lower Tax Bill?If you’re a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC, you’re likely paying a hefty 15.3% Self-Employment (SE) tax on 100% of your profit. Electing S-Corp status could cut that tax bill...
Smart Accounting For Frederick Small Businesses in 2025

Smart Accounting For Frederick Small Businesses in 2025

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

Quick Summary: What Smart Accounting For Small Businesses Looks Like In 2025Call your tax advisor before making financial moves to avoid missed deductions or costly surprises. You need modern, integrated tools to stay compliant (and audit-ready) in 2025. The...
Answers for Frederick Business Owners: Can I Put Personal Money in My Business Account?

Answers for Frederick Business Owners: Can I Put Personal Money in My Business Account?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

“With organization comes empowerment.” —Lynda Peterson Quick Answers: Can I Put Personal Money In My Business Account?If you put personal money into your business account, it must be recorded correctly (as an owner’s contribution, not business...
New 1099 NEC Threshold: How Do I Pay Frederick Contractors?

New 1099 NEC Threshold: How Do I Pay Frederick Contractors?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

“Simple can be harder than complex.” — Steve JobsQuick Summary: What’s Changing With The 2026 1099 NEC Threshold?Businesses will only need to issue a 1099-NEC if they pay an independent contractor $2,000 or more in a calendar year. The new rule begins for tax...
Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Frederick Business Grow?

Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Frederick Business Grow?

by Jennifer Allen | Blog

“To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.” —Wilson Mizner Quick Answers: Who’s the Best Accountant to Help My Frederick Business Grow? The “perfect” accountant doesn’t exist. But the right fit for your business growth...
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