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A Leadership Qualities List To Help You Build Your Frederick Company Team

by Jennifer Allen | June 14, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

In conversations with Frederick business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?). There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of...

The Seven Primary Tasks For Any Frederick Business Team

by Jennifer Allen | November 12, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

A week past the election, and still plenty of disagreement about the results.That means this is another week where you have the opportunity for the other chumps out there to get massively distracted by the political war games ... while you go about quietly building...

Disaster Recovery Planning Your Frederick Small Business Probably Needs

by Jennifer Allen | September 9, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

The phone rings in the middle of the night and a voice says your office is on fire. Early on a long weekend, that old pipe in the back finally bursts and no one will see the water for days. Or suddenly the Weather Channel’s saying a hurricane is barreling in your...

Jennifer Allen’s Business Negotiation Skills FTW

by Jennifer Allen | July 31, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Alright Frederick business owners, we’re going to move aside from tax-related things today (though there will be PLENTY to talk about as Congressional plans unfold) ... and circle back into the nitty-gritty of how business works and share with you some business...

The Simple ‘Why’ For Frederick Businesses To Consider Professional Mentoring

by Jennifer Allen | January 23, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Whether or not the federal government's continued (as of this writing) partial shutdown affects you, the IRS did manage to pull in about half of its workforce, despite not offering them a paycheck -- which would be a pretty great deal for an organizational leader,...

The Nuances of Sales Tax Holidays For Frederick Business Owners

by Jennifer Allen | March 1, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Firstly — a quick reminder for those of you working under a corporate status: we gotta file those returns for you by March 15th — so help us help you. Send us anything we've been asking for ... today? :)Second — there are less than 30 days before the ERC withdrawal...

Passing Down Your Frederick Family Business

by Jennifer Allen | August 7, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

There is talk right now that Congress might enact automatic forgiveness for all PPP loans under $150K. This would be a sigh of relief for Frederick small businesses (and their accountants!) everywhere. Nothing has been passed, but it's under strong consideration.And,...

Frederick Small Business Holiday Expenses: What Can I Deduct On Taxes?

by Jennifer Allen | December 3, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Key TakeawaysCompany-wide holiday parties for employees are generally 100% deductible, as long as they’re not exclusive to owners or managers. Meals with clients are typically only 50% deductible, and entertainment remains 0% deductible. Employee gifts...

How Can Frederick Business Owners Know They’re Running A Profitable Business?

by Jennifer Allen | September 4, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

My guess is, back when Bill Holley first sketched out Cracker Barrel’s original logo on a napkin, he didn't imagine its retirement would cause a nationwide uproar. The restaurant chain, known for its comfort food and front-porch nostalgia, recently unveiled...

Keeping Tax Records: Frederick Small Biz Edition

by Jennifer Allen | April 26, 2023 | Blog | 0 Comments

If you’re doing the books, juggling the hiring, navigating supply problems, delivering work to clients, and thinking about big-picture items for the year … you might be a small business owner.If you’ve got a lot on your mind and more gets added daily? You might be a...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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