October, 2021

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How to Respond to Sales Tax Notices

TaxConnex

You may think your business is in full compliance with your sales tax obligations nationwide – and you may well be – but America’s 10,000-plus sales tax jurisdictions love to send notices. And without the right correspondence or adjustments due to these notices, you could be in hot water. These days, notices may arrive in snail mail, show up in your email inbox, or simply be posted to your account on the jurisdiction’s website.

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Key Q4 2021 Tax Deadlines for Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2021. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. Note: Certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines may be postponed for taxpayers who reside in or have a business in federally declared disaster areas.

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Matching Bank Feeds in QuickBooks

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In QuickBooks Online and Desktop, the Bank Feed is a nifty tool for importing transactions directly from your bank. Each transaction that the bank processes will show up in QuickBooks for you to categorize into the proper Income, Expense, or Balance Sheet account. What happens when a transaction in your Bank Feed has already been recorded directly through QuickBooks, like invoices you added to Accounts Receivable or a bill you wanted to show in Accounts Payable?

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Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape with Diversity VC

BurklandAssociates

Sarah Millar, US Director of Diversity VC and Principal at City Light Capital, joined us for a recent episode of Startup Success. We discussed the ways Diversity VC helps venture Read More. The post Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape with Diversity VC appeared first on Burkland.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Designing Your Firm… So It’s Not Reliant On You

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RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Designing Your Firm… so it’s not reliant on you. Being a slave to your accounting business is not a desirable situation and causes stress on you and your colleagues. Building a business which can scale and is not dependent on the owner(s) is a matter of Organizational Design. For tips on building a scalable business, read on. .

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OECD Announces Consensus on Global Minimum Tax

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New Per Diem Business Travel Rates Became Effective on October 1

RogerRossmeisl

Are employees at your business traveling again after months of virtual meetings? In Notice 2021-52, the IRS announced the fiscal 2022 “per diem” rates that became effective October 1, 2021. Taxpayers can use these rates to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals and incidental expenses when traveling away from home. (Taxpayers in the transportation industry can use a special transportation industry rate.

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Employer Student Loan Repayment: 2021’s Hottest New Benefit Is Here to Stay Tax-free (for a While)

Patriot Software

If you’re looking for a new benefit to offer employees, you might consider employer student loan repayment. The benefit itself isn’t new, but it got a tax-exemption makeover thanks to the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act. The result? An up-and-coming employee benefit hitting businesses nationwide. Here’s what you need to know about the employer […] READ MORE.

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Strategic HR for Startups: Wins to Focus on Right Now

BurklandAssociates

When it comes to HR and People Operations, you’ve probably enacted your first tactical steps around payroll and tax compliance in each state where you have employees. But have you Read More. The post Strategic HR for Startups: Wins to Focus on Right Now appeared first on Burkland.

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IRS Federal Tax Credits – Different Types of Tax Credits

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If you had the opportunity to receive a refund from the IRS or pay less tax legally than you thought you had to, would you take the opportunity or just let it pass you by? 9.9 times out of 10, you’d jump at the opportunity, and why wouldn’t you? Despite there being numerous ways of paying the IRS fewer taxes, and indeed, of claiming back taxes and expenses that you weren’t aware you could, it turns out that every year, countless US citizens across the nation pass up these very opportunities by f

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Withum Expands Advisory Practice with ESG Consulting Services

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Understanding Your Sales Tax Obligations As an E-Commerce Business – a Checklist

TaxConnex

Sales and use tax generally applies to the sale or use of tangible personal property (TPP) and certain services. For most brick-and-mortar retail stores, sales tax is relatively simple, but what happens when you open an online store? Whether you’re selling tangible personal property or other taxable materials online, your sales tax obligations have changed considerably over the last few years with the introduction of economic nexus.

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Actively Look for Fraud and Reduce Financial Losses

RogerRossmeisl

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) Report to the Nations: 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse provides ample evidence that some fraud detection methods are better than others. In general, passive methods, such as accidental discovery or notification by police, coincide with longer-running schemes and higher financial costs.

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Keep Going: Claudia’s Story

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When the financial crisis hit in 2007, Claudia McKinney had no way of knowing it would mark the start of her new career. Nothing good—in her own family or across the nation—seemed to be coming from the economic slump. “My husband’s business suffered tremendously,” McKinney states. “And it went under.” In addition to their source of income, the McKinney’s lost their house.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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PEO for Startups: Save Costs & Improve Benefits

BurklandAssociates

What is a PEO? A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) allows its participants to outsource many of their human resource functions, share employment liability, and, often, gain economies of scale to Read More. The post PEO for Startups: Save Costs & Improve Benefits appeared first on Burkland.

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Common Problems with In-House Accounting Departments

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As a business owner, you always want to make sure that all operations run properly and efficiently. You want to ensure that you are in control of all of your company's operations. This way, you simply know what's going on. This approach puts you in the driver's seat. Without a doubt, accounting and bookkeeping are an important part of a business. And while having in-house employees do the accounting and bookkeeping has some benefits, there are a few pitfalls that cannot be ignored.

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Accounting for Foreign Exchange Transactions

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Name Your Sales Tax Data Files for the Long Haul

TaxConnex

When we talk with businesses about sales tax compliance, we eventually get to a discussion about preparing and filing returns. Many times, this starts with “how hard can it be”. “It’s just putting numbers on a form”. However, I encourage businesses to consider the myriad aspects that need to be managed including updating your tax filing calendar, managing sales tax notices, monitoring their nexus thresholds, etc.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Using Fine Art to Launder Money?

RogerRossmeisl

(This is Blog Post #1104). The post Using Fine Art to Launder Money? appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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SSA Announces Social Security Taxable Wage Base for 2022

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SSA Press Release: Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022 (Oct. 13, 2021). Available at [link]. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the annual cost-of-living adjustment to the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (i.e., the taxable wage base). For 2022, that amount will be $147,000 (up from $142,800 for 2021).

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Everybody Wins When AI & People Collaborate in the Workplace

BurklandAssociates

This is a joint article by Jeff Burkland, founder of Burkland Associates and Abhinav Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO of Rocket. It was originally published on Medium. The robots are coming! Read More. The post Everybody Wins When AI & People Collaborate in the Workplace appeared first on Burkland.

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How to Handle a Tipped Employee and Their Pay

Patriot Software

As a business owner and employer, there may be times when your employees receive tips. But, does receiving a tip from a customer automatically make an employee a tipped employee? And if so, what are the laws, regulations, and requirements for tipped employees and their wages? Keep reading to learn more about how to handle […] READ MORE.

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New Software & You: Elevating Your Tech Stack

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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Avoiding Cyber Attacks for your Healthcare Organization

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Top Skills Needed to Manage Sales Tax

TaxConnex

The majority of businesses still manage their sales tax obligations with internal staff, but do they have what it takes to manage sales tax effectively? Most businesses don’t have the internal expertise to accurately manage it in-house, especially in the current work environment where finding and keeping the best talent is difficult at best. Sales tax compliance involves everything from determining if your company is obligated to collect and remit sales tax in a jurisdiction (aka nexus) and moni

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Tax Implications of Donating Artwork to Charity

RogerRossmeisl

If you own a valuable piece of art, or other property, you may wonder how much of a tax deduction you could get by donating it to charity. The answer to that question can be complex because several different tax rules may come into play with such contributions. A charitable contribution of a work of art is subject to reduction if the charity’s use of the work of art is unrelated to the purpose or function that’s the basis for its qualification as a tax-exempt organization.

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Why an Outsourced Accounting Department Makes Sense

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Does an outsourced accounting service make sense? You bet it does. That is why outsourced accounting services are a growing trend among companies today. More and more businesses are allowing outsourced services to take care of their accounting functions. They are reaping all of the benefits that an outsourced accounting firm has to offer. Here is a list of reasons why businesses are choosing to outsource their accounting tasks.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Plan’s Anti-Assignment Clause Blocks Provider’s Lawsuit for Benefits

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Alkon v. Cigna Health and Life Ins. Co., 2021 WL 3362562 (D. N.J. 2021). An out-of-network health care provider performed surgery on a participant in an ERISA health plan. After receiving payment for less than 1% of the billed charges and unsuccessfully seeking additional reimbursement using the plan’s internal claims process, the provider sued the plan and its claims administrator.

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Your Guide to Navigating Through Personal Use of Company Car Rules

Patriot Software

Do your employees use company-owned or leased vehicles for personal reasons? If so, you need to know how to handle reporting personal use of company car for wage and tax purposes. Read on to learn: What is personal use of company car? How to calculate personal use of company vehicle value How to report personal […] READ MORE.

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What is Tulipomania?

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Tulipomania refers to a speculative bubble that took place in the 17th century Dutch Republic (today’s the Netherlands) that collapsed in February 1637. This was caused by the frenzied fury of Dutch investors buying tulip bulbs and pushing the prices higher and higher until, suddenly, the buying stopped.

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Monthly State Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. Developing updates. There are currently five states with no state-level sales tax. Might that be changing? Take a look north. Alaska has long heard rumblings of a statewide sales tax. First came the state’s Remote Seller Sales Tax Commission of municipalities banding together to tax sales.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.