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Using an employee survey to assess the pandemic’s impact

October 30, 2020 by Apel Associates

Using an employee survey to assess the pandemic’s impact

In the pre-pandemic world, employee surveys were helpful tools in evaluating engagement and gathering input. Now, as employers continue to soldier on through the COVID-19 crisis, conducting a survey could be a mission critical move to assess the impact of this year’s unprecedented events. For many organizations, the very nature of work has changed. More […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: employee survey, Pandemic

Now more than ever, carefully track payroll records

October 28, 2020 by Apel Associates

Now more than ever, carefully track payroll records

The subject of payroll has been top-of-mind for business owners this year. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered economic changes that caused considerable fluctuations in the size of many companies’ workforces. Employees have been laid off, furloughed and, in some cases, rehired. There has also been crisis relief for eligible businesses in the form of the Paycheck […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: payroll, payroll records

Divorcing couples should understand these 4 tax issues

October 27, 2020 by Apel Associates

Divorcing couples should understand these 4 tax issues

When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning and advice, some people find divorce to be an even more taxing experience. Several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are kept to a minimum and that important tax-related decisions are […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: alimony, child support, divorce, divorcing couples, support payments

New business? It’s a good time to start a retirement plan

October 26, 2020 by Apel Associates

New business? It’s a good time to start a retirement plan

If you recently launched a business, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and your employees. There are several types of qualified plans that are eligible for these tax advantages: A current deduction from income to the employer for contributions to the plan, Tax-free buildup of the value of plan […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan, new business, retirement plant

IRS announces max dollar amount for excepted benefit HRAs

October 23, 2020 by Apel Associates

IRS announces max dollar amount for excepted benefit HRAs

In a Revenue Procedure, the IRS recently provided information regarding the inflation-adjusted maximum dollar amount that may be made for excepted benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) or other account-based group health plans next year. More specifically, the amount applies to plan years beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022 — referred to as the […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health Reimbursement Arrangements, HRA

Inventory management is especially important this year

October 21, 2020 by Apel Associates

Inventory management is especially important this year

As year-end draws near, many businesses will be not only be generating their fourth quarter financial statements, but also looking back on the entire year’s financials. And what a year it’s been. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout have likely affected your sales and expenses, and you’ve probably noticed the impact on both. However, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, Financial Statements, Inventory, Inventory Management

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