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Critical path method can propel IT projects

June 30, 2021 by Apel Associates

Critical path method can propel IT projects

Among the only certainties of business technology is that it will continue changing. One consequence of this is a regular need for companies to undertake IT projects such as developing custom software or upgrading network infrastructure. Much like a physical construction job, IT projects often look eminently feasible on “paper” but may get bogged down […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: CPM, Critical path method, information technology, IT projects

Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA

June 29, 2021 by Apel Associates

Are you a nonworking spouse? You may still be able to contribute to an IRA

Married couples may not be able to save as much as they need for retirement when one spouse doesn’t work outside the home — perhaps so that spouse can take care of children or elderly parents. In general, an IRA contribution is allowed only if a taxpayer earns compensation. However, there’s an exception involving a […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: IRA, IRA contributions, nonworking spouse, one spouse doesn’t work outside the home

Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

June 28, 2021 by Apel Associates

Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a rundown of the rules. Background Back in March of 2020, Congress originally enacted the ERTC in the CARES Act to encourage employers to hire and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, CARES Act, Employee Retention Tax Credit, ERTC

Make health care decisions while you’re healthy

June 24, 2021 by Apel Associates

Make health care decisions while you’re healthy

Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your loved ones. This includes having a plan for making critical medical decisions in the event you’re unable to make them yourself. And, as with other aspects of your estate plan, the time to act is […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: critical medical decisions, HCPA, health care decisions, health care power of attorney

Why You Need Year Round Tax Planning…

June 23, 2021 by admin

Why You Need Year Round Tax Planning…

…and tips on how to do it. The IRS may have granted us a reprieve for filing our income taxes this year, but we hope you’re well into your preparation for 2020 income taxes – or finished with them. Tax planning shouldn’t be a task on your to-do list every April. It should start January […]

Filed Under: Business Tax

Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns

June 22, 2021 by Apel Associates

Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns

Are you age 65 and older and have basic Medicare insurance? You may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage you want. The premiums can be expensive, especially if you’re married and both you and your spouse are paying them. But there may be a bright side: You may qualify for […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Medicare, Medicare insurance, Medicare premiums

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