The COVID vaccine is finally here! For many, this symbolizes a new start and a chance at herd immunity. Others may feel differently and plan to refuse the vaccine. 

From a business owner's standpoint, being able to ensure your customers that your entire staff has been vaccinated may bring in more traffic from those who are taking COVID precautions seriously. In turn, you could also see an increase in profits. Plus, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has hinted that they expect many employers to require a vaccine.

That brings us to the questions: can you require your employees to get the vaccine, and if you do so, could it be considered employment discrimination? Recent state bills argue that it could be.

Many businesses took the step to hire temporary employees in 2020 due to industry changes and COVID. Spanning across all business sizes and all industries, temporary employees can provide valuable work with little commitment on behalf of either party.

Do you know what temporary employees can provide your business? If you decide to hire one, do you know how to determine your terms of employment? This blog post discusses the nitty gritty when it comes to looking into temporary help.

Did you know that many accounting firms do not accept new clients during tax season? This can place small business owners in a difficult situation if they want to switch accountants or find their first business accounting service between the beginning of the year and April.

This blog is for you if:

• You've been performing your taxes internally and are looking to save time.
• You need guidance with your accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Xero.
• You are just starting your business and do not have an accountant.
• You've had an issue arise, such as falling behind on tax prep or being audited.
• You don’t want to use the same accounting service from last tax season.
• You want to look into different accounting methods, such as monthly accounting.

It's not your time to go yet, but it's still important to have these documents in order! Without your help, some of your hard earned assets and life insurance may go unclaimed. Save your heirs the frustration, and get your paperwork completed today.

Hello, 2021! With tax season just around the corner, it's time to start getting ready to file. Are all of your forms prepared?

Tax season can mean extra stress for your business. Luckily, putting in a little effort ahead of time can save a lot of time come tax season. The following article will help get you through it!

If you haven't heard yet, the Minnesota minimum wage has increased, and so has the national minimum wage for government contractors. If your company currently employs Minnesota workers at minimum wage or utilizes federal contractors at minimum wage, are you ready to make any necessary changes to reflect the increase?

In the year 2020, a cough has taken on a new meaning. By now, you have likely coughed in front of somebody and received a wide-eyed look.

As an employer, what should you do if one of your employees experiences a coughing fit? On top of the CDC guidelines, of course, you must consider the circumstances, your employees, your customers, and your business.

Brian Paulson, the owner of CSI Accounting & Payroll, has put together some end-of-year planning tips.

He writes, "Everything we do is focused on the core belief that we succeed in life by helping others succeed. This letter is one complimentary piece of our intense planning and research effort throughout the year to help in your success. Feel free to share it with anyone you know who could benefit."

This section covers tax law changes in 2020. Tax laws are subject to change, of course, but this year has presented several transformations.

Brian Paulson, the owner of CSI Accounting & Payroll, has put together some end-of-year planning tips.

He writes, "Everything we do is focused on the core belief that we succeed in life by helping others succeed. This letter is one complimentary piece of our intense planning and research effort throughout the year to help in your success. Feel free to share it with anyone you know who could benefit."

This section covers computer security issues. You don't want to take any threats to your business with you into next year!

Brian Paulson, the owner of CSI Accounting & Payroll, has put together some end-of-year planning tips.

He writes, "Everything we do is focused on the core belief that we succeed in life by helping others succeed. This letter is one complimentary piece of our intense planning and research effort throughout the year to help in your success. Feel free to share it with anyone you know who could benefit."

This section covers a unique topic: changes in the IRS due to COVID-19. Pandemics definitely don't happen every day, but they can result in massive government changes.