When you search “small business accountant near me,” you’re probably hoping to find someone who can take tax season off your plate. But a good accountant does more than keep you compliant—the right one helps your business grow. At Ken-Mar Tax, we’ve seen too many small business owners wait until April to get help (or...Continue reading
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Tax Benefits of Employing Your Child Increases
Thanks to recent tax law changes, the benefits of employing your child in your business are better than ever. While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) eliminated personal exemptions, it also locked in a higher standard deduction that can create powerful savings for families who own businesses. The Standard Deduction Advantage For 2025, a...Continue reading
Last-Minute: 2023 Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and Family
It's not too late to consider 2023 tax strategies. Are you thinking of getting married or divorced? If so, consider December 31, 2023, in your tax planning. Here’s another planning question: Do you give money to family or friends (other than your children, who are subject to the kiddie tax)? If so, you need to consider...Continue reading
Q&A: Should I Pay My Daughter by W-2 or 1099?
Question from a Cleveland small business owner: How do I pay my daughter? I will hire my 15-year-old daughter to work in my single-member LLC business, and I expect to pay her about $12,000 this year. Do I pay her through payroll checks and file a W-2? W-2 Payment is Important When Paying Your Daughter...Continue reading
2021 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and Family
Our specialty at Ken-Mar Tax is to provide our tax preparation clients with tax strategies that will legally reduce their tax obligations. As an IRS enrolled agent, Ken Weinberg keeps up-to-date about all the IRS tax codes in order to use them to your advantage. Tax Strategies for Getting Married, Divorced, Staying Single, Adding Your...Continue reading
