![Potential New Tax on Stock Buybacks and What it Could Mean for the Financial Markets](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2021_11/2021_11tax.jpg)
President Biden’s latest spending bill could result in a new tax on corporate stock buybacks. In its most recent incarnation, the Senate version of the plan includes a 2 percent excise tax on stock buybacks. Still, this isn’t enough for many critics of stock buybacks, who claim they incentivize short-term behavior in lieu of long-term […]
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![How to Develop Company Travel Policies Post-COVID](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2021_11/2021_11gb.jpg)
According to a recent U.S. Travel Association forecast, only about one-third of companies are requiring their employees to travel. With business travel still at a low, how can companies develop a travel policy that reduces the risk of COVID-19? Occupational Safety and Health Administration When it comes to business travelers, whether employees are traveling domestically […]
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![Flood Insurance: Insuring Your Home](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2021_11/2021_11fp.jpg)
Did you know that homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover flood damage? Because of this, homes located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) are required by lenders to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. However, there are millions of homes at risk that also experience periodic flooding but are not located in the most hazardous zones. […]
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![10 Ways to Pay Off Student Debt Faster](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2021_11/2021_11tip.jpg)
If the thought of paying off your student loan causes a bit of anxiety, worry no more. Here are some ways to pay it off faster. Check them out. Sign Up for Auto-Pay This might seem like the most obvious thing to do, and yet, some alums don’t take full advantage of it. The psychology […]
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