The research and development tax credit is often over looked by small to mid-sized businesses. Often these businesses are either unaware of the potential credit or believe their company doesn’t…
Nearly a third of small businesses say finding a health insurance plan that fits a wide variety of employees’ needs is their biggest frustration, according to CEB Research. Accountants, as…
The charitable remainder trust (CRT) is a very powerful estate planning tool that may enable you to reduce your liability for income and estate taxes and diversify your assets in…
The Oregon IDA Tax Credit was renewed by the 2015 Oregon Legislature. With renewal, came changes to the sale of the tax credit to be implemented on Oct. 5, 2015….
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning a hobby or vocation into a regular business, there are seven steps Isler CPA encourages entrepreneurs to take to avoid running afoul of the…
In July 2015, the Oregon Legislature renewed the Tax Credit funding of the Oregon IDA Initiative. Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) allow low income individuals to earn 3 to 1 matching…
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) adds significant new reporting requirements for most employers, especially those with 50+ employees during 2015. The ACA requires completely new reporting requirements and forms that…
Last year, the IRS issued new regs on the tax treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property, including your rental property. The regs explain when those…
In prior years gifts to the State of Oregon to benefit improvements to child care facilities have provided an Oregon credit equal to 75% of the gift, as well as…
Overall discussion of 2015 Oregon law changes Paid Sick Leave – Senate Bill 454 Effective January 1, 2016, Businesses with 10 or more workers will be required to accrue 1…