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• Category: Accounting
  • The Financial Impact of New Payroll Regulations in 2026
  • Strengthening Internal Controls for Small Businesses
  • Mastering Cash Flow Cycles: How to Predict and Smooth Revenue Fluctuations
  • Balance Sheet Ratios Every Business Owner Should Monitor
  • How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reshapes Your Year-End Tax Strategy
  • How to Spot Red Flags Across Your Financial Statements Before They Become Problems
  • 4 Tax Planning Opportunities You Might Be Overlooking – Outsourced Accounting Services
  • The Strategic Role of Outsourced Controllership in 2025
  • How to Structure Profit-Sharing Plans for Construction Teams
  • Pricing Strategies to Stay Profitable in an Inflationary Economy
  • Unlocking Your Business Potential with Financial Dashboards
  • Unlocking Profit Potential: Understanding and Optimizing the Cost of Goods Sold
  • The Importance of Budget Reviews and Revisions
  • Empowering Your Business Through Strategic Financial Planning
  • Best Practices for Record Retention in the Construction Industry
  • Streamlining Invoice Processing to Enhance Cash Flow
  • Navigating New Terrain: The Real-World Balance Sheet Impacts of Lease Accounting Standards
  • Unveiling the Optimal Accounting Method for Your Business’s Prosperity 
  • Maximizing QCDs for Strategic Giving and Tax Benefits
  • Maximizing Financial Management: Top Accounting and QuickBooks Tips for 2024
  • 2024 Changes to the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax
  • Profit or Cash Flow: What Should Business Owners Focus On?
  • Harnessing the Power of Profit Margin Ratios
  • Digital Asset Reporting for Business Owners: Navigating the Proposed IRS Guidelines
  • Hobby or Business? Understand how to establish a profit-driven strategy that legitimizes your business.
  • 2 Key Provisions Found in Ohio’s Biennial Budget Bill for Fiscal Years 2024-2025
  • Overcoming Accounting Errors: Key to Unlocking Your Business Growth
  • Choosing the Right Accounting Method for Your Business’s Profit: Cash vs. Accrual
  • Navigating the Tax Implications of Remote Work: An Essential Guide for Business Owners
  • 5 Tips for A Better Cashflow For Your Construction Firm
  • The Top 12 Tax Scams to Avoid According to the IRS
  • How the Perspective of a CFO Can Benefit Your Business
  • Streamline the Financial Close Process in 2023
  • 6 Reasons to Outsource Your CFO and Improve Your Business in 2023
  • Get a Better Handle on Your Financial Situation with these 4 Tips for Construction Accounting
  • 2023 Mileage Rates for Business Reimbursements 
  • I Bonds Can Help You Tackle Inflation, But You Must Know the Rules
  • Implementing the new lease accounting standards for private businesses and non-profit organizations
  • IRS Increases Mileage Rates Reimbursements for Second Half of 2022
  • Don’t Overlook Cyber Insurance to Protect Cloud-Based Accounting
  • It’s Time to Re-examine the Pros, Cons of Cryptoassets
  • Can’t File by April 15? When Filing an Extension is a Good Strategy.
  • Navigating the IRS Backlog
  • 3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Fraud and Scams
  • Revenue, cash flow, and how they affect your business
  • Why virtual outsourced accounting is more important than ever
  • The importance of bank reconciliations for your small business
  • How to pivot your accounting operations and cope with COVID-19
  • 3 Tactical Budget Reminders for Construction
  • Misleading Financial Statements or Statement Misunderstanding?
  • TCJA Changes You May Not Have Heard About for Business Tax Accounting
  • Understanding Your Cash Flow and Financial Statements
  • Unlock Your Business’s Potential With QuickBooks
• Category: Agriculture
  • It pays to consider the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
  • Payroll fraud challenges in a remote work environment
  • Understanding business meal and entertainment deduction rules
  • How your accountant can help with payroll and why that’s important during COVID-19
  • These Tax Mistakes Are Easy to Avoid and Costly to Make
  • 2020 Standard Mileage Rates Announced for Business, Charitable, Medical and Moving Purposes
  • How Will the 2020 Form W-4 Impact Income Tax Withholding?
  • IRS Finalizes Rule for Truncating SSN on W2
  • Year-End Tax Planning: The Most Popular Business Tax Credits for 2019
  • The Taxpayer First Act
  • Are You Complying with Payroll Recordkeeping Requirements?
  • Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles – The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made changes.
  • Did you know the LIBOR rate is ending?
  • Determining Employee Vs. Independent Contractor Status
  • Minimize Your Chances of Being Targeted for an Audit
  • Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan
  • IRS Issues Final Regulation, Clarifying the New Qualified Business Income Deduction
  • 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Announced for Business, Charitable, Medical and Moving Purposes
  • 5 Tips to Build Your Digital Identity Businesses
  • Operational Succession Planning – Part 3 of 3
  • Operational Succession Planning – Part 2 of 3
• Category: Audit
  • 9 Ways to Get Your Construction Business Audit-Ready—Before You’re Asked
  • Navigating Financial Audits: A Comprehensive Guide
  • The New 1099Ks Are Coming: Are You Ready?
• Category: Blog
  • Payne Nickles & Company Ranked Among 2026 IPA 500 Firms
  • New Tax Incentives Construction Companies Should Watch in 2026
  • Trump Accounts: What Families Should Know Before Contributing
  • Strengthening Your Chart of Accounts for Clearer Financial Insights
  • 5 Tax Planning Opportunities High-Income Business Owners Should Evaluate in 2026
  • What Business Owners Need to Know About Charitable Giving Tax Changes in 2026
  • Internal Controls That Help Prevent Employee Bookkeeping Fraud
  • Cost Segregation Strategy: Balancing Immediate Tax Savings with Long-Term Impact
  • How Retainage Impacts Construction Financial Statements
  • Understanding R&D Tax Credits and Section 174 in 2026
  • How to Evaluate the Financial Drivers of Your Business Performance
  • Financial Metrics That Drive Construction Business Valuations
  • Mitigating Financial Risk from Volatile Material Prices in 2026
  • Preparing Your Construction Business for Financial Audits and Reviews
  • Construction Outlook 2026: Market Trends That Will Impact Contractors
  • Meals and Entertainment Deductions: What Changed for Employer-Provided Meals in 2026
  • New IRS Digital Asset Reporting: What the First Year of Implementation Means for Businesses
  • Is Your Fee Structure Costing You Customers?
  • Why a Strong Budget Is the Blueprint for Construction Success
  • How to Prepare Your Construction Business for Seasonal Slowdowns
  • Understanding the New IRS Regulations on SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions for 2026
  • Building Your Emergency Fund: Why Every Construction Firm Needs One
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill: Strategic Tax Planning for the Construction Industry
  • Strengthening Business Resilience Through Diversified Revenue Streams
  • 4 Tax Planning Opportunities You Might Be Overlooking – Direct Indexing
  • Tax-Smart Retirement Planning for Business Owners
  • Developing a Long-Term Financial Vision in Times of Uncertainty
  • SALT Deduction Expansion: What It Means for 2025–2029
  • 4 Tax Planning Opportunities You Might Be Overlooking – 1031 Exchanges
  • Operating Budget vs. Capital Budget: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law: A Detailed Tax Breakdown for 2025 and Beyond
  • Federal Tax Payments Are Going Electronic: What You Need to Know Before September 30
  • Payne Nickles & Company Announces Promotions – 2025
  • Business Succession Planning: Keeping Profits Intact Across Generations
  • The Importance of Keeping Good Records in Construction
  • Building Stability: How to Manage Bonding and Insurance Costs in Construction
  • OSHA’s New PPE Requirement: How to Budget for Compliance Effectively
  • The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Signed Into Law—Major Tax and Policy Changes Now Official
  • 4 Tax Planning Opportunities You Might Be Overlooking – The SEP IRA
  • Proactive Tax Planning for Expanding Businesses
  • Debt vs. Equity Financing: Which One Fits Your Business Best?
  • What the 2025 IRS Inflation Adjustments Mean for You
  • Significant Changes Are Coming for Digital Asset Taxes: Here’s What You Need to Know
  • The Importance of Proper Inventory Management for Financial Stability
  • Cash Reserves and Business Stability: Building Financial Resilience
  • Mastering Your Business Finances: A Deep Dive into the Profit & Loss Report
  • The Role of Tax Planning in Sustainable Business Growth
  • Building Resilience: Navigating Economic Uncertainty for Construction Businesses
  • Navigating the Future: Transformative Trends in Construction 
  • 2024 Tax Adjustments for Business Owners
  • Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 
  • How Finance Can Support and Manage Business Growth
  • Building Success Amid New Lease Accounting Standards: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Businesses
  • The Ultimate Guide to Construction Job Costing: Unlock Project Efficiency and Profitability
  • 3 Strategies for 2023 to Reduce Your Tax Burden
  • 2022 Year-End Reporting Reminders
  • Business Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
  • Client Spotlight: G.W. Samaha Antiques, An Era Sunsets with Retirement
  • Fraud Prevention Best Practices for Nonprofits
  • Remote workers could create additional taxes for your business
  • 2022 mileage rates for business reimbursements
  • Updates to W-2 filing requirements in Ohio
  • Employer tax benefits of student loan repayment programs
  • Do You Have a Nanny or Household Employee? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date on Tax Requirements
  • Outsource sales and use tax compliance to mitigate risk
  • 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
  • IRS releases website to manage child tax credit deposits
  • Tax facts to know about vacation rentals
  • Tax implications for cryptocurrency owners
  • The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit for the tax year 2021
  • IRS Fact Sheet provides new details about tax credits available to eligible employers who provide paid vaccine leave
  • PPP extension passes House and Senate
  • American Rescue Plan Act signed into law
  • IRS clarifies employee retention credit eligibility for PPP loans and 2020 claims
  • New PPP calculation released for Form 1040, Schedule C filers
  • Application dates for second round of PPP funding announced
  • Treasury issues interim final rules on updated PPP guidance
  • Work-from-home tax implications: What employers and employees need to know
  • Understanding the 3 PPP forgiveness applications: Which one to use
  • Don’t go it alone: The role of CPAs during times of economic crisis
  • Tips and PPP loan documentation for nonprofits
  • Ohio Attorney General’s office no longer accepting paper checks for charitable registration fees, late fees
  • IRS issues guidance on payroll tax deferral from presidential executive order
  • Latest update to PPP provides guidance on owner-employee compensation, non-payroll costs
  • What you need to know about the executive orders signed by President Trump
  • IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Relief from Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
  • Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
  • 2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
  • House, Senate approve 5-week PPP extension
  • SBA issues update first PPP interim final rule following PPP Flexibility Act
  • SBA issues interim final rule on PPP
  • PPP forgiveness form released by SBA, includes changes
  • SBA Grants Safe Harbor to Borrowers with PPP Loans Less than $2 Million
  • IRS Grants Midyear Changes to Health, Dependent Care, Flex Spending Accounts
  • Nonprofit Impacts and Opportunities Amid COVID-19
  • Determining the forgivable portion to your SBA Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Employee retention credit for employers.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Delayed payment of employer payroll taxes.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Net operating loss liberalizations.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Deferral of noncorporate taxpayer loss limits.
  • Tax Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Acceleration of corporate AMT liability credit.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Relaxation of business interest deduction limit.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Technical correction to restore faster write-offs for interior building improvements.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Accelerated payment of credits for required paid sick leave and family leave.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Pension funding delay.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act: Recovery rebates for individuals
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act: Waiver of 10% early distribution penalty.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act: Charitable deduction liberalizations.
  • Tax Relief provided by the CARES Act Suspensions of certain taxes.
  • Small businesses eligible for disaster assistance loans from SBA
  • 10 Questions about the Tax Deadline Extension
  • Important announcement to our clients regarding the COVID-19 crisis
  • President Trump signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • Tax payment deadline postponed 90 days, filing remains April 15
  • Immediate Notice Regarding Drop Off and Pickup of Tax Return Information
  • Supreme Court ruled on Trust State Taxation Issues
  • Making Large Gifts Now Won’t Harm Estates After 2025
  • IRS Releases 2020 Qualified Retirement Plan Amounts
  • Ohio Income Tax Changes for 2019
  • Recession-Proof Your Construction Business with Better Business Practices
  • 2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients
  • What is the SECURE Act and How Could it Impact Your Retirement Savings?
  • Leverage What You Can Learn from Your Tax Return
  • Get Tax Withholding Right; Do a Paycheck Checkup at Least Once Every Year
  • Processing Error Causes Medicare Lapse for 250,000 Seniors
  • IRS Issues Further Opportunity Zone Regulations Guidance
  • What you Need to Know about Qualified Opportunity Zones
  • 2019 Harvest for Hunger Campaign
  • IRS Releases Final Regulations under Section 199, Creating Safe Harbor Rules for Rental Real Estate
  • Ohio Important Tax Return Info for All Clients
  • Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
  • Ohio Minimum Wage Increases to $8.55 in 2019
  • IRS Releases 2019 Qualified Retirement Plan Amounts
  • Ohio Residency Guidelines for 2018 and Forward
  • Changes to Fringe Benefits, Entertainment Expenses
  • Ohio Use Tax Update
  • New IRS Withholding Calculator Available
  • Sales and Use Tax Update
  • 2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
  • Ohio BWC Plans Rebate
  • New 529 Plan Opportunities
  • Get Amnesty for Unpaid Ohio Taxes Now through February 15
  • 2018 Entertainment Expense Recordkeeping Update
  • 2017 Tax Reform
  • Determining If Your Business is Subject to State Tax
  • Determining if You Were Affected by the Equifax Data Breach
  • Private Employers: BWC True-up by August 15
  • Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Rebates for 2017
  • Service Discontinuation for QuickBooks 2014
  • 2017 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
  • Preparing Your Business for New Filing Deadlines
  • 2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
  • The New Overtime Law and How Employers Can Respond
  • Ohio Workers’ Compensation Payroll True-Up is Coming in July
  • Operational Succession Planning – Part 1 of 3
  • Permanent Extension of Nontaxable IRA Transfers to Charity
  • Retirement plan and social security limits announced by IRS
  • Now Available: EFT Payments for All Ohio Pass-Through
  • 2015 Harvest for Hunger Campaign
  • Ohio Tax Fraud Prevention Program
  • City of Sandusky Tax Increase for 2015
  • Change in FUTA Tax Rate for 2015
  • Ohio’s minimum wage is increasing effective January 1st, 2015
  • Employer & School District Withholding Tax Change 2015
• Category: Business Valuations
  • Forecasting Techniques to Drive Business Growth: Simple Steps for Success
• Category: Construction
  • Navigating Construction Contracts in the Era of Delays
  • Maximizing Tax Benefits through Construction-Specific Tax Deductions
  • How Technology Cuts Costs in Construction Project Management
  • A CPA’s Guide to Navigating Financial Risk in Construction Projects
  • Building Innovations: Unlocking the R&D Tax Credit for Construction Growth
  • Preparing Your Construction Business for IIJA Funding
  • 5 Essential Tips for Streamlining Your Change Order Process for Maximum Profit
  • The Infrastructure Act & Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Construction Businesses
  • Navigating Payroll Tax Compliance in Construction
  • Braving the Business Storm: The Power of WIP Schedules in Construction
  • Protecting Your Construction Firm from Ransomware (and How to Bounce Back)
  • Construction Firms Should Consider ESG Programs to Help Them Stand Out
  • Are You Up to Date on Travel Deductions as Business Travel Returns?
  • Informed Project Forecasting Can Take the Sting Out of Inflation
• Category: Covid-19
• Category: Employee Benefits
  • Convertible Benefits Can Maximize Value and Balance Costs
• Category: Entity Selection
• Category: Estate Planning
  • Unraveling Inherited IRAs and Navigating the RMD Maze
  • Take Control of Your Legacy: Planning for Generational Wealth Transfer
• Category: Financial Planning
  • Putting Finance at the Forefront: How to Champion FP&A in Project Planning
  • Secure Act 2.0 Updates Retirement Plans Starting in 2023
• Category: Financial Reporting
  • Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
  • Common Control Entities and Lease Accounting Methods
• Category: Firm News
  • Payne Nickles & Company Announces Promotions
  • 10 Years Strong: Payne Nickles Marks Milestone with Annual Shred Day
  • 2025-26 Todd Spore, CPA Memorial Scholarship Recipients
  • Payne Nickles & Company Recognized as an IPA 500 Firm for Second Consecutive Year
  • Corporate Transparency Act — Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement
  • Payne Nickles & Company Announces Promotions – 2024
  • Payne Nickles & Company Announces Promotion of Brennan Otto to Partner in Training
  • 2024-25 Todd Spore, CPA Memorial Scholarship Recipients
  • Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims: Important Update for Business Owners
  • News Release: Payne Nickles & Company Recognized as an IPA 500 Firm in the 2023 INSIDE Public Accounting Practice Management Survey
  • Payne Nickles & Company Hires First Chief Operating Officer to Drive Growth and Efficiency
  • 1099 Reporting Requirements for 2022 Tax Year
  • 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
  • The 7th Annual Community Shred Day
  • Norwalk Rotary Pizza & More Event 2022
  • Save the Date: Free Confidential Document Shredding
  • 2022 Harvest for Hunger Drive
• Category: Individuals
• Category: Manufacturing
• Category: Nonprofit
• Category: Payroll
• Category: Professional Services
• Category: Real Estate
  • Gift vs. Inheritance: Which Is the Smarter Tax Move for Your Home?
• Category: Retail and Hospitality
• Category: Succession Planning
  • Preparing for a Merger or Acquisition? Check Out These 8 Tax Questions and Considerations
• Category: Tax
  • Recent Changes to the Proposed FY2025 House Budget
  • Navigating Sales Tax Compliance Across States: Simplifying a Complex Landscape
  • Choosing the Right Business Structure: Tax Implications You Need to Know
  • Navigating Tax Credits and Incentives for Business Expansion
  • Utilizing Tax-Deferred Retirement Plans for Business Owners
  • Strategies for Managing Capital Gains in Business
  • Will your tax bracket change in 2023?
  • Understanding the IRS Disaster Relief Programs for Taxpayers
  • IRS Announces Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2023
  • Do you need to make estimated tax payments?
• Category: Tax Planning
  • Tax Planning for Business Profitability
• Category: Technology

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