Why Is The IRS and New Jersey Tax Division Pestering The Business I Own?

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Every year, the IRS and State of New Jersey relentlessly pursue back taxes, and often, small business owners find themselves under the agency’s scrutiny. But why do business owners become prime targets for IRS back tax enforcement and State of New Jersey back tax enforcement? Let’s explore the key reasons behind this prioritization. A US … Continued

Deal with Back Payroll Taxes, Before the IRS does

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With the pandemic, many business owners struggled to keep aloat, including paying payroll taxes to the IRS, hoping the day would come when they could catch up but they never could. Not dealing with payroll taxes can result in jail time, fines and penalties and the loss of your business. The IRS has stated this … Continued

3 Things You Can Do to Snag a Lower Mortgage Rate:

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Mortgage rates are sitting near historic lows, which means if you sign up for a home loan today, you might spend less money on interest than you normally would. Here’s how to lock in as low a rate as possible on a home loan. Have a high credit score -Your credit score speaks to how reliable … Continued

4 Questions to Ask Before Filing for Bankruptcy

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It is important that you ask the right questions prior to filing bankruptcy. Below are important questions you should ask when considering whether to file. SHOULD I FILE BANKRUPTCY? Only you can answer this common question. While an attorney can explain the pros and cons of filing a bankruptcy and tell you which way they … Continued

Dealing with Credit Card Debt during Covid 19

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Over 110 million Americans have credit card debt with past due balances. As if Covid19 has not been stressful enough, the weight of this extra debt with either a loss in income or an uncertainty about future income can be overwhelming. While bankruptcy can help with that by potentially wiping it out, here are some … Continued

New Jersey Sales Tax Collections Are Rising Is Your Business Ready for an Audit

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New Jersey reported that it collected approximately $1.33 billion in Sales and Use Tax during August 2026, 14.3% more than during August 2025. Because sales tax payments are reported with a one-month delay, the August figure principally reflects July business activity. Higher collections do not necessarily mean that audits produced the increase. However, the report … Continued

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What Happens When a Restaurant Is Audited in New Jersey?

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A New Jersey restaurant audit can go far beyond reviewing tax returns. Auditors may compare POS records, bank deposits, credit-card receipts and vendor purchases—and may use a mark-on analysis to reconstruct sales when records are inadequate. Two restaurant audits we handled show just how much good recordkeeping can matter.

My Business Is Profitable. Why Is There Never Any Cash?

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Your accountant says the business is profitable, but your bank account tells a different story. Where did the money go? Learn how receivables, inventory, equipment purchases, loan repayments, taxes, owner withdrawals and growth can leave a profitable business short on cash—and what to review before simply chasing more sales.

What Happens to Your Business If You Die or Get Sick or Injured?

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You spent years building your business. You found the customers. Hired the employees. Paid the bills. Survived the slow months. Took the risks. And, in many cases, built something that supports not only your family, but your employees and their families. But what happens to that business if you die? For many New Jersey business … Continued