March 15th Deadline and Deductibility of Accrued Compensation

March 15th Deadline and Deductibility of Accrued Compensation

As we approach the March 15th filing deadline for S Corporations and Partnerships, a friendly reminder to accrual basis taxpayers that accrued compensation for bonuses or employer retirement plan contributions for the previous year must be paid by March 15th (or September 15th for retirement plan contributions if the returns are on extension). Failure to pay by this deadline may result in not being able to deduct the expense on the 2022 tax returns and could result in additional tax liability.

Protect Yourself from Unpredictable Supply Chain

Protect Yourself from Unpredictable Supply Chain

Global supply chain is rapidly changing – it is a very unusual time in history, and many businesses are feeling the pressure of rising vendor costs and an unpredictable future.

Raising your prices may offset some of the increased cost, but basic economic theory tells us that customers will eventually reach a point where they choose an alternative or go without.

How is inflation impacting my business valuation? 3 Considerations for Business Owners

How is inflation impacting my business valuation? 3 Considerations for Business Owners

This year the U.S. is experiencing record-high inflation due to several significant global economic and political factors. The impacts of this inflation are most easily and directly felt by consumers at the gas pump or the grocery store, but for business owners, the impacts run much deeper. Current inflation or the threat of continued significant inflation have substantial impacts on company valuations. Below are 3 considerations for owners as you try to make sense of a rapidly changing economy.

4 Considerations when Forecasting with Inflation

4 Considerations when Forecasting with Inflation

For most businesses, the process of creating a dynamic financial forecast is challenging and often a crystal-ball exercise. The benefit of building a forecast is that, if built properly, a forecast model will help you and your management team make impactful business decisions at the right time, and understand the impact of those decisions over the coming months and years. Given that forecasts rely heavily on management assumptions and estimates, it is important to factor in as many known inputs as possible and increase the probability that the forecast will represent reality.