5 Tips for Keeping up with Tax Reform

Last Updated: 03/27/2018

As a small business owner, it’s important to know how tax reform could affect you and your employees. While the true impact of the new tax law and legislative updates will not go into effect until 2019, we check in regularly with the IRS and state tax authorities to stay abreast of the latest developments. We have prepared the checklist below to help guide you through this year’s tax season so you can stay focused on what’s really important – running your business.

* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.

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