June 10, 2010 - One of the challenges that can seem overwhelming for many business owners and entrepreneurs is the issue of choosing the best form of business entity for their small business.

April 15, 2010 - In today’s tough economy, businesses are trying to find ways to offer employees benefits that are both cost effective and help to retract and retain employees. One of the most important benefits you can offer employees is a retirement plan. However, understanding which retirement plan fits your business can be confusing.

April 8, 2010 - An employer’s discovery of an employee’s embezzlement can be devastating. However, if proper steps are not taken after discovery of an embezzlement there could be even more devastating consequences.

April 8, 2010 - One of my favorite tax quotes came from the prophetic Alfred E. Neuman, “today, it takes more brains and effort to make out the income tax form than it does to make the income.” In talking with a number of business clients they would tend agree.

March 25, 2010 - Misconceptions about research and development tax credits are keeping many business owners from saving their companies thousands of dollars each year. 

Feb. 4, 2010 - In response to the current economy, the 12-person law firm of Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C. (PMA) asked its business clients how it could help them through these tough times. Two primary concerns came to light: 1) help with collection of past-due account receivables and 2) establish an alternative pay arrangement, such as a flat fee.