Make better branding your nonprofit’s 2025 New Year’s resolution
Here’s a nonprofit New Year’s resolution: Strengthen your brand. The first task is to identify what your nonprofit cares about, what it does, how it’s effective and why it deserves support. Contact SEK's nonprofit advisors for suggestions.
Building a thriving workplace: Strategies for a positive culture
In today's competitive business landscape, building a positive workplace culture is essential for fostering employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. To create and maintain a vibrant workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent, follow these actionable strategies.
Have you prepared an advance health care directive?
An advance health care directive allows you to communicate your preferences, in advance, for medical care in the event you’re incapacitated. Comparable to a durable power of attorney, a health care power of attorney enables another person to make health care decisions for you. Contact the estate planning advisors at SEK with your questions.
How are Series EE savings bonds taxed?
Many people own Series EE savings bonds that were purchased many years ago that have now accrued interest. EE bond interest isn’t subject to state income tax and you can potentially not have to pay federal income tax on it. However, like all interest-bearing investments, savings bonds come with tax implications that are important to understand. Contact the CPAs and tax advisors at SEK to find out more.
Are you sending automated reminder emails in QuickBooks Online?
Of all the tasks you have to complete to keep your company’s finances going, trying to collect on unpaid invoices is probably one of the most unpleasant. Setting up automated email reminders in QuickBooks Online solves that problem. Here’s how you can get started with them.
Choosing a business entity? Here are the pros and cons of a C corporation
When deciding on the best business structure, one option is a C corporation. There are pros and cons to doing business this way. Here’s a detailed look at the pros and cons of operating as a C corporation. Contact the business advisors at SEK with questions.
2025 Payroll Tax Bulletin
The IRS recently released the 2025 payroll tax rates, which we have summarized in a bulletin for your convenience and quick reference.
2025 Rates & Dates
The IRS recently released the 2025 rates and dates, which includes individual tax rate schedules, roth retirement contributions, social security taxes, payroll tax deposit due dates for businesses, and more.
SEK announces Manager, Supervisor, Senior, and Marketing promotions
The Members are pleased to announce the following Manager, Supervisor, Senior Staff, and Marketing promotions effective January 1, 2025:
Rethinking the budget process
In today's changing financial environment, effective budgeting is key to achieving long-term sustainability. Whether you're managing finances for a government entity, school district, or another organization, rethinking your budget process can help you overcome challenges and optimize resources. Here’s an overview of strategies and best practices for a more robust and forward-thinking approach to budgeting.