Mark your calendar for December 31. Why? This is the cutoff date for individuals to implement most tax-saving strategies for the 2024 tax year. If you wait until tax filing season, you’ll generally be out of luck (but there are exceptions). Here are five proactive ideas to discuss with your tax advisor before you ring in the New Year.

Appointment scheduling is a critical function of a doctor’s office, yet many practices schedule in a seemingly haphazard fashion. Yet nothing annoys patients more than spending a long time in the waiting room. This article introduces three scheduling philosophies and strategies to improve your medical practice scheduling, which can lead to happier patients and a stronger bottom line.

In the wake of a hurricane, tornado, flood, fire, earthquake or other disaster, fraud is always quick to surface. Businesses affected by unexpected catastrophes need to be aware of shady operators — including construction con men — who are only too eager to profit from the misfortune of others. This article discusses the warning signs that can alert you to a potential scam.

A law passed in 2022 significantly enhanced the Section 179D deduction for energy-efficient commercial building improvements. It nearly tripled the maximum deduction allowed under certain circumstances and made it easier for improvements to qualify. The law also expanded eligibility for the deduction to include real estate investment trusts as well as to designers of buildings owned by nonprofit organizations. This article details the enhancements.