May 42 minUnderstanding the Accrual Method for Sales TaxCash basis versus accrual basis is one of the most confusing concepts for many business owners. Generally speaking, you can choose which...
Apr 53 minNJ Sales Tax - That's Taxable?!Would you believe that over half of the small business owners we consult with have no idea that they may have a sales tax obligation?...
Apr 55 minContractor vs Employee:How to Determine What Your Team Members AreSo your business is growing and you need to hire… exciting, right?! Overwhelming too, right? As a new and/or growing business owner, it...
Mar 23 minAccounting Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Business OwnersThere’s no doubt that entrepreneurs and small business owners are often considered experts within their individual industries. I mean,...
Feb 142 minSmall Business Purchases You Didn't Know Were Tax DeductibleWhen speaking with any new business owner, they typically have 3 top concerns – what’s the right entity for me, how can I maximize my...
Dec 29, 20211 minSimplifying W9s & 1099s for Small Business OwnersHappy New Year business owners. It's Al-Nesha, CPA and firm founder of ASE Group. And this is the time of year where business owners...
Dec 22, 20212 minAre Client Gifts a Business Expense?Tis’ the season to be gift giving! As a small business, it's common to give gifts to your clients and/or vendors to show your gratitude...
Dec 8, 20212 minFive Business Trends You Need to Know for 2022Welp, 2021 has proven to be equally as unpredictable as 2020, but we made it! We’re weeks away from the start of a new year and a fresh...
Nov 10, 20212 min2021 Year-End Checklist for Your Small BusinessDing! Ding! The bell has rung and we’re officially into the 4th quarter of 2021. As a business owner, I’m sure your head is swimming with...
Dec 23, 20204 min2020 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and FamilyOn the 10th day of Christmas, the IRS gave to me, tax benefits for changes in my family?! Sounds weird, I know, but it’s true. If you...
Dec 9, 20203 minCalling All Notaries -- One Distinction That Could Save You Thousands in Tax Dollars!Time flies when you're busy notarizing documents! Before you know it, April will be here which means it’s time for self-employed Notaries...
Dec 8, 20206 min2020 Last Minute General Business Income Tax DeductionsI love the 4th quarter… it’s filled with my favorite holidays, good shopping, great fall weather, and… opportunities to make the most of...
Nov 22, 20203 minWhat is Self-Employment Tax?Furloughs and layoffs, although unfortunate, happen quite often within any industry causing an unexpected career change. Covid has...
Nov 13, 20204 minHome-based S-Corps – how shareholders can deduct home office + personal car useLet’s talk S-Corps. An S-Corporation, or S-Corp, is a taxation election where an entity chooses to be taxed under Subchapter S of the...
Nov 11, 20203 minTax Breaks for Military Members & VeteransASE Group proudly supports the military and all the men and women, past and present, who have risked their lives for our freedom. Let me...
Oct 28, 20204 minAccounting 101: What is a CPA & What to Look For When Hiring OneYou’ve heard the term “accountant” before, I’m sure. It’s a pretty common job title; but what does an accountant actually do? By...
Oct 21, 20204 minHow Losing Your Job Can Affect Your TaxesLosing a job can be overwhelming -- emotionally and financially -- and unfortunately 2020 left many Americans facing this harsh reality....
Oct 16, 20202 minUnemployment Benefits are Taxable (and don't count as Earned Income)2020 has been such a curveball. With millions of Americans collecting unemployment due to COVID-19, the 2020 tax year will be one of the...
Oct 6, 20203 minHow are my taxes impacted when I relocate to a new state?Ahh, a fresh start. The smell of new paint, the idea of new adventures, and the hunt for your new grocery store and barber/hair stylist....