November, 2020

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Tax Responsibilities of COVID-Closed Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If this is your situation, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the various tax responsibilities of COVID-closed businesses that must be met. Of course, a business must file a final income tax return and some other related forms for the year it closes.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #10 Indirect Rate Calculations and Associated Risks

SMBAccountant

Indirect rates are not exclusive to government contractors. As part of any cost accounting management system, rates are determined in order to apply costs that are not directly related to a product or service. Direct costs are expenses directly associated with a product or service. This typically includes direct labor (hours spent on the billable task) and direct materials (materials used on a billable task).

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Tax Issues Divorcing Couples Should Understand

RogerRossmeisl

When a couple is going through a divorce, taxes are probably not foremost in their minds. But without proper planning and advice, some people find divorce to be an even more taxing experience. Several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are kept to a minimum and that important tax-related decisions are properly made. Here are four tax issues divorcing couples should understand if they’re in the midst of a divorce.

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PPP Forgiveness & Tax Update

BurklandAssociates

Many have asked for the latest update on PPP forgiveness. There are a few Burkland clients who have submitted their PPP forgiveness application, were approved, and had their loan fully Read More. The post PPP Forgiveness & Tax Update appeared first on Burkland.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Sales and Use Tax FAQs - Risk and Liability

TaxConnex

When it comes to managing sales tax compliance, for most businesses there are really three ways you can do it. Attempt to manage everything in-house. Outsource sales tax compliance. Do nothing and roll the dice. So what happens if you attempt to manage the process in-house but lack the expertise and bandwidth to manage it effectively? Or what if you do nothing and decide to roll the dice?

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Western Union Expands Real-Time Digital Payments To 100 Countries

PYMNTS

Western Union just took another big step toward ramping up its growing digital payments arsenal. The legacy global remittance giant said on Monday (Nov. 23) that it has expanded its real-time digital payout capabilities in a move that encompasses billions of bank accounts in 100 countries. Western Union first unveiled the goal of expanding digital payments to 100 countries during its investor day event in 2019.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #9 How Quality Management Effects Accounting

SMBAccountant

When operating a small business, sometimes it is easy to avoid administrative tasks that seem unnecessary for a business of your size, such as implementing a total quality management plan. Though it may feel excessive in the beginning, that is exactly when you want to start! It is much easier to build a program as you grow rather than try to implement one later.

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Ghost Employees and Other Payroll Scams

RogerRossmeisl

Ghost employees and other payroll scams are trouble for employers. They may be just as fictional as the paranormal activities in your favorite scary book or movie, but if you have ghost employees on your payroll, you have fraud. And if you have fraud, you have potentially significant financial losses. Anatomy of a scheme Ghost employee schemes usually are perpetrated by employees who have easy access to payroll records.

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Burkland’s Role in the $3.2B Acquisition of Segment

BurklandAssociates

Burkland’s Head of Marketing Kate Adams interviews Jeff Burkland about the role our firm played in Segment’s recent acquisition by Twilio. Segment’s acquisition by Twilio for $3.2B is another success Read More. The post Burkland’s Role in the $3.2B Acquisition of Segment appeared first on Burkland.

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Complexities of Sales Tax: Leasing

TaxConnex

Sales tax is complicated no matter the industry you are in. But the leasing industry brings out even more complicated nuances depending on the type of lease, support activities and even the leased item itself. Some sales tax concepts for the leasing industry are quite simple while others are more complicated. For example, a lessor by definition owns property and leases the use of said property to a lessee.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Personalizing — Not Just Digitizing — The B2B eCommerce Experience

PYMNTS

As the B2B commerce landscape innovates, it is continually after that "Amazon-like" experience forged in the consumer commerce world. But for B2B vendors and suppliers, the unique needs of corporate customers cannot be ignored, making a consumer-like buying experience particularly complex. Pricing and payments are two key areas that tend to look vastly different in the B2B world than in the consumer arena.

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What to Expect From Selling Your Business

Withum

A frequent question I get from clients that want to sell their business is “What can I expect to net from selling my business?” That’s a good question, but a better question might be “What cash flow can I expect from what I net from selling my business?”.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #10 Indirect Rate Calculations and Associated Risks

SMBAccountant

Indirect rates are not exclusive to government contractors. As part of any cost accounting management system, rates are determined in order to apply costs that are not directly related to a product or service. Direct costs are expenses directly associated with a product or service. This typically includes direct labor (hours spent on the billable task) and direct materials (materials used on a billable task).

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How to Survive an IRS Audit

RogerRossmeisl

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. But with proper preparation and planning, you should fare well. Here’s how to survive an IRS audit. In fiscal year 2019, the IRS audited approximately 0.4% of individuals. Businesses, large corporations and high-income individuals are more likely to be audited but, overall, all types of audits are being conducted less frequently than they

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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What Types of Financial Plans Do Startups Need?

BurklandAssociates

Every startup needs a Long-Range Financial Plan, an Annual Financial Plan, and an Intra-Year Forecast. Debbie Rosler, CFO for startups, shares more information about each type of plan. “Plans are Read More. The post What Types of Financial Plans Do Startups Need? appeared first on Burkland.

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Sales Tax Automation Mistakes

TaxConnex

This article was written for the Atlanta Business Chronicle Leadership Trust. To see the original post, click here. If your business has an obligation to collect and remit sales tax, then you know how complex the process can be. Whether you manage it all internally, work with a CPA, or use an outsourced provider or technology, you know that there are many moving parts.

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PayPal CEO Shulman: Consumers Moving To Digital Currency In Droves

PYMNTS

Consumers are moving to digital payments and cryptocurrency in droves, and it’s inevitable that more central banks will issue digital forms of currency, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in a televised interview on Monday (Nov. 23). “There's no question that people are flocking to digital payments and digital forms of currency,” Schulman told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”.

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Converting a Solo 401k to an IRA

Withum

A client just asked me about terminating his 401k and I think it affects many people, so I am posting my response here (and he is getting free advice from me for this). I answered in sections included.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #9 How Quality Management Effects Accounting

SMBAccountant

When operating a small business, sometimes it is easy to avoid administrative tasks that seem unnecessary for a business of your size, such as implementing a total quality management plan. Though it may feel excessive in the beginning, that is exactly when you want to start! It is much easier to build a program as you grow rather than try to implement one later.

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Understanding the Passive Activity Rules

RogerRossmeisl

Are you having difficulties understanding the passive activity rules? Are you wondering if the passive activity loss rules affect business ventures you’re engaged in — or might engage in? If the ventures are passive activities, the passive activity loss rules prevent you from deducting expenses that are generated by them in excess of their income. You can’t deduct the excess expenses (losses) against earned income or against other nonpassive income.

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3-Step Approach to Annual Financial Planning for Startups

BurklandAssociates

In this piece, Debbie Rosler, CFO for startups at Burkland, lays out a simple approach for startups to set their annual financial plan. It’s that time of year again… leaves Read More. The post 3-Step Approach to Annual Financial Planning for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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State Sales and Use Tax Update

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing or new going on in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the changes and updates that were announced in the last few months. In Alabama , tax licenses – including for sales tax, sellers use tax and the simplified sellers use tax – must be renewed annually as of Nov. 1. Arizona’s threshold for Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) e-filing and paying lowers to $500 as of Jan. 1, 2021.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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AI Models Eliminate Bias For Digital ID

PYMNTS

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us, where data feeds and models are used in the service of everything from verifying the digital identity of remote users to approving or denying a bank loan application. But Labhesh Patel , chief technical officer and chief scientist at real-time identification firm Jumio , told PYMNTS in a recent interview that AI-underpinned models are only as good as their underlying training datasets.

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Seymour G. Siegel

Withum

Sy passed away last week. We met when we were sworn into the National Guard in 1965, and became friends during basic and then advanced training. We later became partners and remained friends after I left to form a smaller less hectic practice. And now we cannot share any more stories, memories, updates and talks looking forward to our more relaxed futures.

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4 Factors To Help You Optimize Your Tax and Finance Teams

ThomsonReuters

The new Thomson Reuters podcast, Tax & Tech Talks explores the evolving inter section of tax and technology. Each episode explores current issue s or topic s , giving listeners an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and new perspectives in tax and tech. We chat with top subject matter experts and industry leaders as we break down these top-of-mind topics. .

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New Business? Start a Retirement Plan

RogerRossmeisl

If you recently launched a business, you may want to set up a tax-favored retirement plan for yourself and your employees. There are several types of qualified plans that are eligible for these tax advantages: A current deduction from income to the employer for contributions to the plan, Tax-free buildup of the value of plan investments, and The deferral of income (augmented by investment earnings) to employees until funds are distributed.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Vertical SaaS vs. Horizontal SaaS – A Look From Allied Advisers

BurklandAssociates

Vertical SaaS has been gaining traction across industries, with companies offering customized solutions built on in-depth sector expertise. Burkland recommends Flavors of SaaS at Allied Advisers for an in-depth look at Vertical Read More. The post Vertical SaaS vs. Horizontal SaaS – A Look From Allied Advisers appeared first on Burkland.

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4 Steps to Monitoring Your Sales Tax Obligations During the Holiday Shopping Season (and Beyond)

TaxConnex

It’s that time of year – holiday shopping is in full swing. W hile the pandemic has continued to wreak havoc on retail locations, online sales continue to skyrocket. So while you’re busy with closing out your year, hopefully on a higher note, don’t forget about your sales tax obligations or you could wind up with a big lump of coal. This year, Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30, just 25 days before Christmas and 10 days before Hanukkah.

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HSBC Introduces New Real-Time Global Payments Tool

PYMNTS

HSBC is introducing a new real-time payments tool that will enable its 14 million international customers to transfer funds through a single account in 20 countries around the globe. “As the world’s leading international bank, it is our ambition to put banking in our customers’ pockets, and create a top-tier borderless banking experience that lets them manage their finances whenever and wherever they want,” Matthias Dekan, head of HSBC Global Money, HSBC Group, said in a statement on Monday (Nov

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Pro’s and Con’s of Starting and Growing an Accounting and Tax Business

CTP

Whether you’re just entering your accounting career or reinventing a tired business, the road ahead can seem quite long. Starting and growing an accounting and tax business from the ground up (like building any other business) can take time and hard work. Finding those first few regular clients can be a daunting task, and many […]. The post Pro’s and Con’s of Starting and Growing an Accounting and Tax Business appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach.

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Harness the Potential of Your Enterprise Knowledge

The first Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management, conducted by Deep Analysis with support from AIIM and M-Files, surveyed 500 enterprises across various industries to assess their readiness to employ AI. The results reveal that AI is already far more embedded into organizations' operations than previously realized. These findings and more insights have been brought to you in the "Market Momentum Index: AI and Unstructured Data Management.