Articles & Resources
IRS Announces Per Diem Rates for Business Travel
In Notice 2020-71, the IRS recently announced per diem rates that can be used to substantiate the amount of business expenses incurred for travel away from home on or after October 1, 2020. Employers using these rates to set per diem allowances can treat the amount of certain categories of travel expenses as substantiated without […]
Covid-19 – A Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The pandemic has been a nightmare for everybody worldwide, and indeed for nearly all businesses—large and small. Many of the small businesses are wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Or is that, perhaps, just a burning ember that has not yet self-extinguished? Well, let me confirm that there is […]
Prioritize customer service now more than ever
You’d be hard-pressed to find a business that doesn’t value its customers, but tough times put many things into perspective. As companies have adjusted to operating during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic fallout, prioritizing customer service has become more important than ever. Without a strong base of loyal buyers, and a concerted effort […]
We Really Are Business Advisors!
When I started Kern and Company, about 40 years ago, I did so from ground zero, meaning that I did so without having any clients! I did not get started by purchasing an already existing CPA firm. I also knew that I would be competing with quite a few local CPA firms that were run […]