The Iowa Department of Revenue is the state agency responsible for administering and enforcing tax laws in Iowa. They work to ensure compliance with state tax regulations and provide assistance to taxpayers in understanding and fulfilling their tax obligations.
Sometimes buying company vehicles or delivery vans isn’t a feasible move. If you need your employees to do some driving on behalf of your business, reimbursing them for their mileage can be a more economical solution. The IRS agrees, and they create annual rules for maximum reimbursement that employers or self-employed individuals can deduct from their taxes.
A mileage reimbursement policy can keep things simple, and you may be able to deduct a portion of your reimbursement from your business taxes.
Business privilege and mercantile tax (BPM) is a tax assessed on the gross receipts of specific types of businesses, commonly retailers and wholesalers. Originating from the Pennsylvania Local Tax Enabling Act of 1965, this tax serves as compensation for businesses availing local governmental services, such as public safety measures.
BPM has undergone multiple changes since 1965. By 1988, the Pennsylvania Local Tax Reform Commission labeled it as a “nuisance tax,” primarily due to inadequacies in the legislative framework and vagueness surrounding the tax base.
For many smaller or growing businesses, managing HR functions can be a significant challenge. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) offer a solution by handling payroll, benefits, compliance, and other HR responsibilities through a co-employment arrangement. While PEOs provide valuable services that help businesses focus on growth, it’s important to understand both their advantages and limitations.
Today, we’re exploring the benefits PEOs offer, who they work best for, and when companies might consider alternatives as their needs change.
Paul Boynton |Apr 7, 2025
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