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How Many KPIs Should You Have For Your Shakopee Business?
Key TakeawaysYou only need 5–9 true KPIs for effective 2026 planning. KPIs should connect directly to a specific financial or strategic...
Season’s Greetings From Associated Payroll Services LLC
Season’s greetings from the Associated Payroll Services LLC team. For you and me both, this week can feel like a blur – trying to finish out...
What Are The Year-End Tax Moves to Make Now For Shakopee Business Owners?
Key TakeawaysIt is not too late to create meaningful tax savings before December 31, but the remaining moves are very...
Big Beautiful Bill Details Shakopee Business Owners Might Have Missed
Key Takeaways The more favorable EBITDA-based business interest deduction limit is back for your 2025 tax year. (New restrictions are coming in...
What Payroll Checklist Steps Do Shakopee Business Owners Need to Complete Before December 31?
Key TakeawaysVerify all business and employee information early. Even small errors in EINs, addresses, or Social Security numbers can create big...
Shakopee Small Business Holiday Expenses: What Can I Deduct On Taxes?
Key TakeawaysCompany-wide holiday parties for employees are generally 100% deductible, as long as they’re not exclusive to owners or...
Can Shakopee Investors Use Losses To Lower Capital Gains Federal Tax?
Key TakeawaysYou can sell losing investments to realize a capital loss that offsets taxable gains. If your losses exceed gains, you can deduct...
Megan Menden’s Perspective: What Are The Most Important Cybersecurity Measures for Small Businesses?
Key Takeaways Create a written data protection policy. Every employee should know the rules for handling sensitive data. Back up data...
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Year-End Hiring Benefit for Shakopee Businesses
Key TakeawaysYes, the WOTC applies if you hire someone before December 31, 2025. You must submit IRS Form 8850 to your State Workforce...