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Olsen & Webster CPA’s & Advisors’s Playbook to Choosing the Right Entity Type For Business Success
Quick Answer: Selecting the optimal entity type for business success requires matching your corporate structure to the specific legal...
The Olsen & Webster CPA’s & Advisors Guide to Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees For Small Business Owners
Quick Answer: Small business owners can minimize credit card processing fees by switching from a flat-rate provider to an...
How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for Treasure Valley Small Businesses?
Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified...
How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your Treasure Valley Business
Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under...
Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Treasure Valley Small Business Owners
*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery...
How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Treasure Valley Business
Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for...
Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Treasure Valley Business?
Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you...
The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Treasure Valley Business Vehicles
Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options...
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Treasure Valley Business Owners
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow...








