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Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Connecticut 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 principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...
Will Filing For Bankruptcy Clear Student Loans For Connecticut Debtors?
Key TakeawaysFiling for bankruptcy does not automatically get rid of student loans. You usually have to take an extra legal step and prove repayment would create an undue hardship. If student loan debt is discharged, forgiven, settled, or canceled, the tax...
How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Connecticut Business
Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for reclaiming IEEPA tariff duty payments. Importers must have an active ACE Secure Data Portal account and an...
Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Connecticut 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 must coordinate with them rather than filing directly with the CBP. Refunds are exclusively for IEEPA-related...
How to Prevent Tax Debt for Connecticut Business Owners
Key TakeawaysBusiness tax debt starts when tax money gets used to solve a cash flow problem somewhere else in the business. Payroll tax debt is especially dangerous because the IRS can sometimes hold owners and other responsible parties personally liable...
The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Connecticut 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 open, you must choose the standard mileage method in the first year your vehicle is used for business. If you start with...
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Connecticut Business Owners
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is...
What Is A Notice Of Federal Tax Lien, And Can It Cost Connecticut Taxpayers Their Jobs?
Key TakeawaysFederal law protects you from being fired because of an IRS wage levy. A tax levy takes from your wages. A federal tax lien secures the IRS’s claim against your property. A wage levy can still create workplace tension and cash flow...
Remote vs In Person Work Setup for Connecticut Employers
Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...