Financial planning has turned upside down this week for small business owners and most are still spinning to get a grip on the topic. Details of the new Republican road map will emerge over time but it t already clear that unprecedented opportunity to save money through proactive financial planning.
The most immediate areas of change and opportunity are:
- federal income taxes – significant tax reductions will be available for the most profitable businesses. These whose tax planning was restricted by the Alternate Minimum Tax will get a new lease on possible tax savings.
- employee benefits – fewer regulations will lead to more opportunity for creativity and savings. Freedom Benefits expects to re-introduce a wide range of cost-saving options that were retired with the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.
- payroll taxes – adjustments will be needed for most firms and their employees. Fortunately today’s online tools reduce the cost while simultaneously improving the reliability of payroll services.