May 16, 2025
In this episode:
Explanation of how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) work, including tax benefits, contribution limits, and how they differ from FSAs
Reminder for nonprofits about the May 15 Form 990 filing deadline and the risk of losing tax-exempt status if not filed properly
Tax treatment of different types of legal settlements, including which are taxable and which are not
Overview of when estimated tax payments are required and how to make them online for better security and tracking
Discussion of the new W-4 form complexity and strategies for ensuring proper withholding
Guidance on the importance of financial reports—specifically profit & loss statements, balance sheets, accounts receivable aging reports, and budgets
Advice on monitoring budget vs. actual performance and controlling unnecessary business expenses
Emphasis on the value of financial literacy for business owners and how to use monthly reports as management tools
Encouragement for listeners to continue submitting questions for future episodes