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Handling Sales Tax In-House: The Job Market Challenge

TaxConnex

Staying on top of the ever-evolving sales tax landscape takes constant time and attention. Many companies believe this is something they can manage in-house, though the current job market might make that difficult, if not impossible. Teams are leaner than ever as existing employees quit, and new ones are harder to find. What should you know, what should you look for, and what are your options?

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Inside Highlights from Burkland’s #CFO Slack Channel

BurklandAssociates

Highlights from a few of 2021’s most relevant and thought-provoking knowledgeshare discussions. The post Inside Highlights from Burkland’s #CFO Slack Channel appeared first on Burkland.

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Finding Strength in the Family Ecosystem

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IRS Releases 2021 Form 2441 and Instructions for Reporting Child and Dependent Care Expenses

ThomsonReuters

IRS Form 2441. Instructions. The IRS has released Form 2441 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses) and its accompanying instructions for the 2021 tax year. Taxpayers file Form 2441 with Form 1040 to determine the amount of their available dependent care tax credit (DCTC), and DCAP participants must file it with Form 1040 to support the income exclusion for their DCAP reimbursements.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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Best Practices for Managing a Sales Tax Audit

TaxConnex

If you and your company haven’t been hit with a sales tax audit yet, congrats. You should realize, though, that your luck might not hold out for much longer. In TaxConnex’s recent market survey more than one in four (26.7%) top finance professionals in a variety of industries report seeing an increase in state sales tax audits in the past two years.

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CalCPA BUZZ: CPA Day Is Now CPA Week 2022

CalCPA

The Pass-through Entity elective tax payment can be made using Web Pay. However, if you also may mail in a payment. Include a. The post CalCPA BUZZ: CPA Day Is Now CPA Week 2022 appeared first on Hot Topics.

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IRS Announces 2022 Standard Mileage Rates and Vehicle Value Limitations

ThomsonReuters

IRS Notice 2022-03 (Dec. 17, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-251 (Dec. 17, 2021). Notice. News Release. The IRS has announced the 2022 standard mileage rates for business, medical, and other uses of an automobile, and the 2022 vehicle values that limit the application of certain rules for valuing an automobile’s use. For 2022, the business standard mileage rate is 58.5 cents per mile (a 2.5 cent increase from the 56 cents rate for 2021), and the rate when an automobile is used to obtain medical

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Steve Padgett’s “Help Us to Remember” Holiday Prayer

SkagitCountyTaxServices

It’s Monday the 20th, as I put this together, and many of our Skagit County clients and friends are gearing up for a very different kind of holiday week. I’m very aware that while the holidays are a time of joy for many, they are just as often a time of pain for a significant portion of my contacts as well. That’s probably especially true this year.

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Happy Holidays from AccountingDepartment.com!

AccountingDepartment

2021 has been an exciting year and to round it out, AccountingDepartment.com Co-founders, Dennis & Bill, and the entire team at AccountingDepartment.com put together a short video for you, wishing you happy holidays, and discussing what you can expect for 2022 and beyond!

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Financial Management End-of-Year Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. Every time December rolls around, it's always hard to believe yet another year has gone by. And with the demanding schedule of running a nonprofit, we wouldn't be surprised if you feel like you only just addressed your year-end housekeeping for last year!

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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What You Need to Know About Implementing ASC 842

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Firm Administrators Facing A New Year

RitaKeller

“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.” – W. Edwards Deming. 2020 and 2021 have been very challenging years for everyone and accounting firms are no exception. The Firm Administrator (or person with a similar title) has been on the frontline fighting the efficiency and operational battle since that second week in March 2020.

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The Virtual Workplace Is Here To Stay

AccountingDepartment

For years, remote work was the exception. Even though virtual work was trending up before COVID-19, it was still solidly in the minority. It was something that was only part-time or used in special circumstances. After the global pandemic forced as many companies that could to at least temporarily shift their operations away from the traditional office, the virtual workplace is here to stay.

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Is Your Business in Good Health? Check Your KPI Vital Signs.

GrowthForceBlog

6 min read. As a business owner, you likely pay attention to your financial reports, products/services, and your employee productivity- all while doing your best to stay focused on the future, your goals, and your strategy for success.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Are Employee Assistance Plans Subject to ERISA?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company recently started offering an employee assistance plan (EAP). Is the EAP subject to ERISA? What other issues should we consider with respect to our EAP? ANSWER: Whether your EAP is subject to ERISA depends on how it is structured and what benefits it provides. If your EAP provides medical benefits, it will likely be considered a welfare benefit plan subject to ERISA.

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Cook Up Some Good Ideas!

RitaKeller

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. – Dalai Lama. Be thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2022. Make plans, compose an action plan and get busy. But, before that, enjoy this special holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Massachusetts Life Sciences Companies, it’s Time to Apply for the Tax Incentive Program!

Withum

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The Nonprofit Annual Report: Do Your Numbers Tell a Story?

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have used storytelling to teach, learn, and entertain. Our brains are structured around narrative, and it's our concept of storytelling that gives us the capacity to imagine potential futures. Today, we still use storytelling to remember, explain, and predict. And now we're here to show you how it relates to your Annual Reports.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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HHS Releases Instructions for Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending Reports

ThomsonReuters

Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending: Supporting Documents; Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting Instructions. Available at [link]. HHS has released instructions for reporting data under a transparency provision included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which requires group health plans and insurers to annually report prescription drug and health care spending, premiums, and enrollment information to the government (see our Checkpoint article ).

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How to get started as a virtual bookkeeper in 7 steps

5 Minute Bookkeeping

Are you new to virtual bookkeeping? Maybe you’re not even officially a new bookkeeper yet, but you’re seriously thinking about it. If you are starting your journey into the virtual bookkeeping field (or you’re considering it), in this article we’ll go over how to get started as a virtual bookkeeper in 7 steps. The benefits of virtual bookkeeping abound.

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Best Enterprise Accounting Software

inDinero Accounting

Credit: Austin Distel Keeping your finger on the pulse of your company’s finances is crucial to making informed spending decisions. Keeping records is also crucial to protecting your business – especially since the IRS is planning to increase business audits by 50%. With reliable enterprise accounting software, businesses can have up-to-date information about their finances in real-time.

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More on the State Tax Deduction Workaround (AB 150)

KROST

Over the weekend, we received clarification regarding a couple of the many unanswered questions regarding the implementation of the State Tax Deduction Workaround. First, we are being advised that a Grantor Trust is eligible to participate in making the election to pay tax on a partnership/LLC or S corporation. Second, since it is unlikely that the Build Back Better tax proposal will become law in its current form, the opportunity to get a better deduction in 2022 looks less likely.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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Withum Team Members Support Wreaths Across America for Fallen Veterans

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Paying the SALT Workaround Tax

CapataCPA

The Logistics: Paying the SALT Workaround Tax We previously sent you information about the details of the SALT cap work around, or Pass-Through Entity (PTET) on November 8, 2021. Here is a brief recap and a link to the full article:Only available to S Corporations and Partnerships whose owners consist solely of individuals, fiduciaries, trusts, estates.

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Best Enterprise Accounting Software

inDinero Accounting

Credit: Austin Distel. Keeping your finger on the pulse of your company’s finances is crucial to making informed spending decisions. Keeping records is also crucial to protecting your business – especially since the IRS is planning to increase business audits by 50%. With reliable enterprise accounting software, businesses can have up-to-date information about their finances in real-time.

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Is your firm ready for the year ahead?

ThomsonReuters

As we head into the new year, tax and accounting firms are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic just in time to face an onslaught of new challenges. From a struggling labor market to information security concerns, to clients with mounting expectations, there’s a lot to plan for. That said, there are ways to embrace these challenges and use them as opportunities for growth and success in the year ahead. .

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Using Estimates to Calculate Damages

FraudFiles

Tracy talks about how experts use estimates when they calculate economic damages. Are you speculating or guess? Or do you have a reasonable basis for your numbers?

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Tax Planning for Retirement Plans: Weighing the Tax Consequences for Early Withdrawals

CTP

When the need for emergency funds arises, many taxpayers may be tempted to turn to their retirement accounts. However, if the account holder has not reached full retirement age (FRA), withdrawing those funds early can result in a slew of tax penalties and other deductions. Before pulling retirement funds, taxpayers need to know the rules surrounding early withdrawals and if they qualify for any special exemptions from taxation.

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Accounting Automation v/s Accountants

Simple Accounts

“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits,” Charles A. Jaffe. You have complete freedom to spend the money you’ve earned, but maintaining a healthy balance between income and expenses is the key. Personal finance is defined as the way you manage your money and make financial plans for the future. Income, expenses, financial decisions, and activities all have a role in one’s financial well-being.

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Advantages of Trusts for Estate Planning

KROST

In the first article in this series , we covered what a trust is and the type of assets you may transfer to a trust. As a reminder, a trust is a legal agreement between two parties: the trustee and the trustor (sometimes called the settlor or grantor). The trustor is the person who establishes the trust and transfers assets into it. The trustee is the person or entity responsible for managing those assets according to the wishes of the trustor.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.