Watch out for state unemployment audits Apr 1, 2008 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

These audits can cost you, so be sure you correctly classify your employees.

Deducting reimbursements Mar 1, 2008 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

Know how your expenses are reimbursed to be sure you get the right deductions.

It's not too late for deductions 9 ways to trim your 2007 taxes, even though Dec. 31 has come and gone. Mar 1, 2008 By: Elise Lacher, CPA

You still may be able to lower your tax bill.

Don't count on deducting life insurance costs As part of a buy-sell agreement, insurance isn't a business expense. Feb 1, 2008 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

If you practice with partners, your buy-sell agreement is an important way to develop a plan to purchase an owner's interest under a variety of circumstances and to protect your own interest in those same circumstances—one of which is the death of a partner.

Get your landlord to fix things up But don't get tripped up on the taxes. Jan 1, 2008 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

Your "construction allowance" is considered taxable income unless you follow these rules.

Balancing benefit discounts Jun 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

Q. I'm concerned about my hospital's liberal employee discount benefit. Are there any guidelines I can offer the owner to keep him and the rest of the team safe from tax liability?

Stay straight with the IRS Mar 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

Don't let tax season strike fear in your heart. Play by the taxman's rules, and if he shows up for an audit, you'll be ready.

Don't be too quick to write off lunch Mar 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

I take my practice staff out to lunch four times a year as a way to boost morale. Can I write off these lunches on my taxes as a business expense?

Job search deductions Feb 1, 2007 By: Gary I. Glassman, CPA

If you're on the hunt for a new job, don't forget about the tax deductions you may be eligible for.