Georgia extends state tax deadlines for victims of Hurricane Ian
The Georgia Department of Revenue will join the IRS in providing tax relief to the victims of Hurricane Ian in the impacted areas of Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The Department is postponing until February 15, 2023 certain deadlines for taxpayers affected by the disaster, which are individuals who reside, and businesses whose records required for […]
Adopt key practices for preventing internal fraud
Many business owners are discovering that their assets are not as well protected as they thought. Small businesses are susceptible to fraud most commonly due to lack of internal controls. There are a few key practices that can help prevent fraud in your business. One of the most important internal controls is segregation of duties. […]
Overworked and understaffed impacts your brand
Your business’s brand is more than just the product you sell or the aesthetics of your restaurant. Your company’s brand is shaped by every interaction that your customers have with your people. Forward-facing businesses like the restaurant and hospitality industry focus on both people and product. Most companies create standards and expectations that emphasize putting […]
There’s still time to make IRA contributions for 2021
It’s not too late to make contributions to your traditional or Roth IRA for the 2021 tax year. Contributions made up until April 18, 2022, may be deducted from your 2021 tax return. Any contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA made until the April 18 filing date must be designated for 2021 to the […]
Fixed or floating interest rates for business loans? Maybe both
The recent news from the Federal Reserve about potential interest rate increases to combat the inflation the economy is currently seeing is making business owners rethink their existing business debt. A question that businesses are considering nowadays is whether or not they should look into locking in variable rate loans they currently have. The answer […]
IRS eyes increased security, suspends automated notices amid growing backlog
The IRS has backed away from a plan to use facial recognition technology as part of its online verification process for taxpayers, but the agency is continuing to take steps to increase security for those who need to access their IRS accounts. Privacy advocates, elected officials and others voiced concerns that the plans would require […]
Did you give to charity in 2021? Make sure you have substantiation
If you donated to charity last year, letters from the charities may have appeared in your mailbox recently acknowledging the donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2021 income tax return? It depends. The requirements To prove a charitable […]
Is a pass-through entity tax right for you?
Ever since the Treasury Department paved the way for states to enact legislation to workaround the state and local tax deduction cap, more and more states have taken advantage of the opportunity. In late 2020, the IRS released a notice that more or less gave the green light to states for workaround legislation that, to […]
Tammy Daniel named Chief Operating Officer of Antares Group
Antares Group, Inc. is proud to announce that Tammy Daniel, PAFM, has been named the firm’s first Chief Operating Officer. Tammy joined Antares Group in 1998 and served as Director of the Financial Accounting Services department before being named in 2016 as Firm Administrator. Effective January 1, 2022, Tammy has taken on the new role […]
Businesses with employees who receive tips may be eligible for a tax credit
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is customary for providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax credit involving the Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes that you pay on your employees’ tip income. Basics of the credit The FICA credit applies with respect to tips that your employees […]