Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Efficiency can be a persuasive selling Efficiency can be a persuasive selling point
Business sellers are always well advised to highlight their strengths – such as experienced management, distinctive products or a strong brand – when marketing…
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When it comes to charitable deductions, all donations aren’t created equal
As you file your 2016 income tax return and plan your charitable giving for 2017, it’s important to keep in mind the available charitable…
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Don’t make hunches – crunch the numbers
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short of management’s expectations. In…
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Deduct all of the mileage you’re entitled to – but not more
Rather than keeping track of the actual cost of operating a vehicle, employees and self-employed taxpayers can use a standard mileage rate to compute…
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What can a valuation expert do for your succession
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. And when it comes to succession, they face the difficult decision of whether to sell,…
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Use qualified auditors for your employee Use qualified auditors for your employee benefit plans
Employee benefit plans with 100 or more participants must generally provide an audit report when filing IRS Form 5500 each year. Plan administrators have…
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Do you need to file a 2016 gift tax return by April 18?
Last year you may have made significant gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs as part of your estate planning strategy. Or perhaps…
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An EAP can keep your top players on the floor
A GOOD BASKETBALL TEAM IS AT ITS BEST WHEN ITS TOP PLAYERS ARE ON THE FLOOR. SIMILARLY, A COMPANY IS THE MOST PRODUCTIVE, EFFICIENT…
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What you need to know about the tax treatment of ISOs
Incentive stock options allow you to buy company stock in the future at a fixed price equal to or greater than the stock’s fair…