by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
In today’s economic environment, one major concern for many businesses, in Maine and everywhere, is maintaining a healthy cash flow. If your small business is feeling the pinch of a tight economy, and tight credit, its ability to manage cash flow is critical....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Court Rulings, Financial Planning
A “working condition fringe benefit” is tax-free to your employees and deductible by your Maine-based company. To qualify for this tax-favored treatment, however, the expense must be “ordinary and reasonable” under the circumstances. In...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning
Operating in today’s business world can sometimes seem like you’re navigating a legal minefield. You must be aware of, and comply with, numerous laws and regulations. A misstep can result in expensive and time-consuming legal challenges. Filler &...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
It used to be that small business owners believed that all they had to do was serve their customers effectively and make sure that their stock maintained or increased its value. It’s now more usual, however, that business owners also must be concerned with their...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning
If you operate a business that collects payroll taxes from employees, always remember this: No matter what your corporate financial situation is, don’t borrow from the withholding tax fund. If that money isn’t there when it’s due, the IRS will crack...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Accounting Standards, Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “a verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.” Yet many business owners and executives still enter into handshake deals. This can create problems later on that could have been easily...