Three Questions You Need to Ask Your 401(k) Provider
As a business owner, it’s your job to find the right 401(k) provider to fit your company’s needs. How do you start that process? Here are three questions to ask a prospective 401(k) provider. How would this provider help your employees? Will they be able to retire on time? Numerous employees don’t take advantage of…
Cash or Card for Small Purchases?
Do you remember how you paid last time you got a cup of coffee? Did you unfold a five-dollar bill and hand it to the cashier or give a quick swipe of your card? How would you pay for a pack of gum at the gas station? Do you fish around for spare change or…
IRS Extends Filing Deadline for Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Employers wishing to take advantage of the work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) will be pleased to know they have more time to file the necessary paperwork. Earlier this month, the IRS announced an extension for employers filing paperwork to claim the WOTC for targeted employees. This credit was extended retroactively to January 2015, but there…
Promoting from Within and Other Smart Moves
Business owners need to maintain not only clients but employees to keep operations running smoothly. One big mistake employers make is not promoting from within. Some positions won’t be able to be filled by your existing employee pool, but when they are not considered for vacant or new positions, loyal employees can feel underappreciated. This…
Will Mobile Visitors Skip Your Site?
Mobile search and internet usage has surpassed desktop activity in recent years and continues to grow. However, many businesses create media and marketing campaigns on desktop computers and don’t take into account that mobile visitors will interact with this media differently than desktop users. To stay competitive, businesses need to address the different needs of…
Best Ways to Save in Retirement
Best Ways to Save in Retirement No retiree wants to relinquish their hard earned money to the government. Though paying taxes is inevitable, there are several advantages available that can lower the amount going to Uncle Sam. An important first step is to get the standard deductions out of the way. By getting the obvious…
How to Keep Your Refund and Identity Safe During Tax Season
Every year people are being robbed of millions of dollars, they aren’t being held up at gun point, and they often don’t even know it’s happening. Though federal agencies are ramping up security measures, identity theft is still a major issue plaguing consumers and it is up to those consumers to keep their identities safe….
Beware of Bogus IRS Phone Calls and Emails
Tax season is here, and unfortunately that means more email and phone scams from criminals claiming to be from the IRS. The IRS is aware of this particular scam. But we must beware! Lewis & Knopf would like to remind you that the IRS will NEVER randomly call or email you regarding your tax information. …