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What's new in state sales and use taxes

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. Colorado will begin imposing a 27-cent fee on every retail delivery made by motor vehicle to a destination in the state, beginning July 1. The fee will apply when at least one item is subject to sales or use tax and the delivery is mailed, shipped or delivered by motor vehicle.

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Do You Have to Pay Tax on Social Security Benefits?

RogerRossmeisl

Some people who begin claiming Social Security benefits are surprised to find out they’re taxed by the federal government on the amounts they receive. If you’re wondering whether you’ll be taxed on your Social Security benefits, the answer is: It depends. The taxation of Social Security benefits depends on your other income. If your income is high enough, between 50% and 85% of your benefits could be taxed.

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Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup

BurklandAssociates

A few years ago, I met a pre-seed founder, Angie, with an excellent MVP, a handful of customers, and the infectious passion and drive that excites me. Angie had domain Read More. The post Identifying the Ideal Investor for Your Startup appeared first on Burkland.

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CPA Firms That Referred Clients to Alliantgroup Have Been Subpoenaed, Asked to Turn Over 11 Years of Client Data

Going Concern

On May 20 the Houston headquarters of R&D tax credit consulting firm Alliantgroup was raided by the IRS , in the weeks since we’ve had plenty of speculation about the whys and we’ve heard countless accounts from current and former Alliantgroup employees about the “evil, toxic, and emotionally damaging company” that employed them.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Online selling the subject of recent judgments

TaxConnex

Several recent court cases show how tricky the legal system can be for online sellers managing sales tax obligations. Lack of energy. The Washington Department of Revenue upheld a retail sales tax assessment on a taxpayer who failed to collect retail sales tax on sales to a renewable energy company. The taxpayer claimed to believe that that the energy company qualified for the exemption, but the statute provides that the purchaser must claim the exemption by requesting a refund for retail sales

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How should small businesses balance artificial intelligence, automation and data privacy?

Xero

We recently held our fourth Xero Responsible Data Use Advisory Council meeting via Zoom with seven council members across four time zones to discuss the most important emerging trends around responsible data use for small businesses. How time has flown – we’ve nearly completed our first year of a council. The council includes myself, Samuel Burmeister of Tall Books (advisor), Laura Jackson of Popcorn Shed (business owner), Maribel Lopez of Lopez Research (analyst), Wyndi and Eli Tagi of WE Accou

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Clients Want Actionable Data, Not Impossible-to-Parse Spreadsheet Dumps

Going Concern

We all have that one friend whose door is always open to us. This person has been with you through all the ups and downs, and uneventful middle parts between. You trust this person because they’ve never let you down, their advice is always solid. What if clients thought of you as that friend? What if when something happens with your client’s business you are the first one they think of to call?

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Optimizing a Company Tech Stack

Intuitive Accountant

Accounting firms can help their clients improve company tech stacks with integrated SaaS solutions and build a tech stack of their own for greater automation, efficiency and growth. Here's what you need to know.

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Introducing start and end times in Xero Me

Xero

We’re really excited to share that in the weeks ahead, we’re rolling out new functionality in the Xero Me mobile app that will let employees record their start, end and unpaid break times. This new feature will help you keep accurate payroll records and save time on manual processes such as chasing timesheets or reviewing information before doing payruns in Xero.

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Client Accounting Services: What is CAS in Accounting?

Snyder

The accounting industry has undergone some serious technical changes due to technological advancements but first and foremost due to a global pandemic. Accounting firms have been forced to drastically change working environments and the way they work, as well as reconsider the services they provide. This turbulent time led to the rise in demand for client accounting services (CAS) – something that has been around for a couple of decades, but is coming into full swing only today.

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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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Attn Firm Leaders: No One Wants to Work at Your Stupid, Ugly Office Park

Going Concern

Collaboration. Culture. Fancy new open offices. The occasional free sandwich. Firms continue their desperate attempts to lure people back into the office, not too aggressively though as they know if you push people too hard on remote work they will leave. To any firm leaders plotting your next “how can we get people back into the office” campaign who may be reading this, pay attention. r/accounting on the NYT article Lonely Last Days in the Suburban Office Park.

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How Accountants Can Leverage the Power of Automation

Intuitive Accountant

By leveraging emerging technologies, accountants are able to conduct more strategic planning, analysis and execution. Jedox CEO Florian Winterstein dives into the results.

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Introducing an improved Xero status page experience

Xero

When the products and features you use aren’t working as they should, we know it’s really important to be able to access information about what’s happening and why quickly. We’ve recently made some changes to the way Xero’s status page works for that reason, to ensure the information you receive is more consistent, accurate and valuable. Now, when you access Xero’s status page, things will look a little different in both how the information is grouped, as well as the content of the update itself

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25 stats show costs of inefficient AP processes.

Accountant Advocate Submitted Articles

It’s time to get serious about operational efficiency.

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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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Working 60-70 Hours a Week is ‘Fine’ Says Underpaid Big 4 Auditor Skilled in the Art of Minimizing

Going Concern

Check out this Big 4 auditor recently profiled on eFinancialCareers. Blink twice if you need work-life balance, buddy. I’m an auditor for a Big Four firm. Audit jobs don’t always have a good reputation: they pay less than some other Big Four jobs and offer less chance of making partner. But this is fine because there are other advantages.

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Congratulations Diane Gilson – Insightful Accountant's 2022 ProAdvisor of the Year

Intuitive Accountant

Insightful Accountant announced the 2022 Category Award winners and the ProAdvisor of the Year at this year's 'Scaling New Heights.' Diane Gilson was named the 2022 ProAdvisor of the Year.

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Important business changes coming into effect after 1 July 2022!

Reckon

Seismic shifts are brewing across the Australian business landscape this year, and it would be prudent to get ahead of them. From prescriptive changes like eInvoicing mandates, superannuation guarantees, and plastic bag bans – to less palpable shifts such as inflation and energy costs, you should be getting your business ready to tackle these obstacles and opportunities now.

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What Do Payments Managed by eBay Mean?

Snyder

Since eBay’s migration to their own card processing and consolidated payment service is continuing progressively, eBay Managed Payments has become a hot topic for discussion among the sellers community. What does this transfer to managed payments mean for their sales rates and business flow? Will it affect the payment operations or fees and, if so, how?

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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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Exit Opportunities: Quit Auditing and Start Influencing

Going Concern

£3,000 ($3,600) a month. That’s how much Tanvi Shah made in audit before she decided to quit Big 4 for good and make her social media side hustle a full-time gig. Insider has the details : Shah said that before giving up her corporate job, managing a side hustle felt like having a double life. She became aware that past managers were viewing her posts and that made her cautious. “It felt like I was Hannah Montana coming back from working and doing something completely opposite but I

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The Power of Potential

Intuitive Accountant

People who spot potential in others can help strengthen the arc of their businesses. Business Training Works' Kate Zabriskie offers 10 steps you can use to plant the seeds for success one person at a time.

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23 Accounting Security Tips to Keep Your Firm Secure

Ryan Lazanis

In today’s post, I’m going to show you the very best accounting security tips (23 of them to be precise!) to keep your accounting firm safe and secure. Key Takeaways. Importance of why you must have accounting security for the safety of your business. Different cybersecurity threats you need to be aware of that your CPA firm may encounter.

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How to Start a Business on Etsy || 20 Tips to Sell on Etsy Successfully

Snyder

Etsy is a creative selling platform for creative entrepreneurs. If you’re wondering how to sell on Etsy, what your Etsy store cost will be, and whether Etsy is worth your time, we have good news for you – you don’t have to learn the hard way. Read our comprehensive list of steps on how to set up an Etsy business, , find out some useful tips and implement them in your own selling business on Etsy.

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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.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: KPMG Doesn’t Care; Audit Partners on Inflation; Record Payouts | 7.11.22

Going Concern

KPMG’s global leadership has been accused by staff of failing to act on written complaints about the conduct of the chief executive of the accounting firm’s business in the United Arab Emirates, writes Financial Times. ICYMI: 950 PwC UK partners scored £1m payouts, a first for any Big 4 firm, and The Guardian made sure to point out that despite the record-breaking partner pay, firms have…some issues : The record payments have come despite PwC – like its rivals in the big four, Deloitte, EY

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5 Key Terms Clients with Inventory Should Know

Intuitive Accountant

With accurate inventory accounting, your clients can better analyze their stock and identify areas to cut costs and maximize profits. DEAR Systems show you how.

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Is a Telehealth Benefit Subject to ERISA?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We are considering offering a stand-alone telehealth benefit to our employees. Will this arrangement be an ERISA plan? ANSWER: Telehealth benefits (also referred to as telemedicine benefits) are often offered under an employer’s group health plan, which is governed by ERISA if sponsored by a private sector employer. Even if telehealth benefits are offered separately from the employer’s group health plan, the benefits are likely subject to ERISA.

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Know How to Sell on Walmart Marketplace Today

Snyder

Uber-popular e-commerce sites like Amazon or eBay are known for having the lion’s share of the market. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sell online somewhere else. In fact, many retailers are carving out their own niche by selling on other sites instead of directly to customers. In today’s digital age, it’s become increasingly important for brands to have a presence online.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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How to Survive a Tax Audit | Canopy

Canopy Accounting

You can survive an IRS tax audit. While you may feel shocked or overwhelmed because you didn't see this coming, the big thing is that you never want to ignore IRS audit notices. Complying with deadlines is half the battle when trying to clear up an IRS tax issue of any kind. Complying is also important even if you knew an audit was a possibility based on your filing activity.

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Fathom – A July 2022 Analytics/Reporting App

Intuitive Accountant

It is difficult to look at a month's worth of reporting and analytics apps without including Fathom in the bunch. The all-in-one reporter is an analysis and forecasting app you should consider.

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IRS Tax Tip Explains Key Aspects of Enhanced Business Meal Deduction for 2021 and 2022

ThomsonReuters

IRS Tax Tip 2022-91 (June 14, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued a tax tip explaining key aspects of the enhanced business meal deduction in effect for 2021 and 2022. As background, Code § 274(n) generally limits a business’s otherwise allowable deductions for food or beverage expenses to 50% of the expenses, subject to various exceptions.

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What to Expect During a Fraud Examination

Anders CPA

Suspicions of fraudulent activity can be alarming and unsettling for any business owner. Whether there’s an inkling because something doesn’t seem right with the numbers, or the puzzle pieces are coming together to form a full fledge fraud allegation, it’s important to know what to do when you suspect fraud in your business and how the examination process will play out from here.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.