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Multi-channel selling sales tax: Direct/retail sales

TaxConnex

Taxable sales of products direct to end users has been a staple of business for ages. One relatively new development is the complex overlay of sales tax on these transactions. Add internet sales to the mix and you’ve got sales tax obligations sprouting up these days more than ever. Nearly half the attendees of a recent TaxConnex webinar on multi-channel selling use direct/retail eCommerce as their main avenue of sales.

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Tax Issues to Assess When Converting From a C to an S Corporation

RogerRossmeisl

Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S corporations may provide tax advantages over C corporations, there are some potentially costly tax issues that you should assess before making a decision to switch. Here’s a quick rundown of the most important issues to consider when converting from a C corporation to an S corporation: Built-in gains tax Although S corporations generally aren’t subject to tax, those

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Deloitte: Climate change will cost $178T by 2070

Accounting Today

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Our New TechCrunch Article on Remote Work Laws & Tax Guidelines for Startups

BurklandAssociates

Burkland’s Managing Director, Tax Practice, Ardy Esmaeili, CPA contributed an article to TechCrunch this month; Starting up remotely? Keep these labor laws and tax guidelines in mind. Our team has Read More. The post Our New TechCrunch Article on Remote Work Laws & Tax Guidelines for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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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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Multi-channel selling sales tax: Wholesalers and Drop Shipping

TaxConnex

Sales of tangible personal property (TPP) are presumed to be taxable unless specifically identified as not taxable. However, certain exemptions could apply making the sale of TPP exempt from sales tax in some situations. An exemption could be related to the type of business that is buying the TPP – a non-profit or government entity in certain states for example.

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Keep Cybercriminals from Stealing Your Business’s Brand

RogerRossmeisl

When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to minimize potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a cybercrook steals a company’s identity and uses it to engage in fraud? This situation can be more complicated — and expensive — to resolve. Fraudsters who use your business’s digital assets for their benefit are known as brandjackers.

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The Growing Need for Cannabis Business Valuations

Withum

As the legalization at the state level continues to increase, the need for business valuation is increasing. The reasons for business valuations are varied and include the following: Transactional, which might include the acquisition of an existing business or the buy-in or buy-out of an ownership interest. Planning, which might include gifting and succession planning opportunities.

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Former and Current Alliantgroup Employees Speak Out About ‘Evil, Toxic, Emotionally Damaging Company’

Going Concern

One thing I have learned since finding out about the IRS and the FBI conducting a court-ordered raid of Alliantgroup’s Houston offices last Friday morning is that there are A LOT of horror stories from ex-Ag employees about their experience working at the management and tax consulting firm. If you have the time, check out these threads, posted after the raid went down, on Fishbowl , r/Houston , and from a former Alliantgroup employee on Twitter.

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Issues to Consider After Your File Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

The tax filing deadline for 2021 has passed. Now that your tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, there may still be some issues to bear in mind. Here are three considerations: 1. You can throw some tax records away now You should hang onto tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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IRS raids alliantgroup offices

Accounting Today

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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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It's Time for Accountants to Embrace Fintech

Accounting Web

Trends It's Time for Accountants to Embrace Fintech.

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Three tips for a better balance between work and mental health

Xero

We know that mental wellbeing is vitally important, but for small business owners, striking a balance between work and mental health can feel almost impossible. . The past two years in particular have thrown up a previously unseen level of disruption and turmoil for small businesses. From the pandemic, to soaring inflation and energy prices, it’s no surprise that finding the time to invest in mental wellbeing is proving challenging. .

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Drivers of Stock Market Values

Withum

Stock market volatility has become a daily reality. Why, how and whether you invest in the stock market is your business. What I usually try to do is provide some information on suggested ways to consider stock market investing, and that is what I will be doing now. There are many things that affect the value of stocks — too many to sensibly grasp and use to determine what stocks to buy, so I suggest simplifying your decisions by investing through mutual funds.

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IRS sent over $800M in potentially improper recovery rebate payments

Accounting Today

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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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It’s Official, the Only Way to Get a Decent Raise is by Leaving Your Firm

Going Concern

As public accountants pull the ripcord and bail out from their firms in droves for the greener grass of industry, government, and even the blissful quiet of unemployment so they can figure out what they really want to do with their lives there’s a lot of talk about the abandoned workloads being dumped on the fools loyal grunts who remain. Associates are doing senior work, seniors are involuntarily impersonating managers without manager pay , blah blah, none of this is news to any of you.

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What Happens If Nobody Wants to Work?

Intuitive Accountant

As people continue to return to office life, Basis 365 Accounting's Rhett Molitor examines what happens when calls for hybrid and remote options take hold.

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Jim Hannan Named ROI-NJ Influencer for Manufacturing in 2022

Withum

Withum is proud to share that Jim Hannan , Partner and Practice Leader for Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics , was recognized by ROI-NJ as a top influencer for 2022. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the industry, specializing in public offerings, SEC filings, international financial reporting standards and mergers and acquisitions. He oversees the MD&L Group at the Firm and has additional industry expertise in Wholesale Distribution Services , Life Sciences and Cannabis Secto

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IRS upgrades 'Where’s My Refund' tool to track refunds for two years

Accounting Today

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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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The #1 Strategy to Eliminate Scope Creep

Ryan Lazanis

In this podcast episode, I shared my #1 strategy to combat scope creep and tips on how you can create a system to eliminate it in your firm. Listen below. 1:08 – Scope creep can cause disagreements with clients if you try to charge for out-of-scope work. 1: 30 – To eliminate scope creep, you should define the boundaries of your deliverables and ensure that your client understands them. 2:00 – A well-defined scope becomes extremely important because it helps protect the profitab

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Insightful Accountant's Top 100 ProAdvisors for 2022

Intuitive Accountant

Insightful Accountant is proud to announce the 2022 Top 100 ProAdvisor Award recipients.

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Missouri Bill Reintroduces R&D Tax Credit and Changes to State and Local Tax Treatment and MO Works Program

Anders CPA

A Missouri bill, HB 2400, could affect businesses across the state with several provisions impacting the R&D tax credit, Missouri Works program, the State and Local Tax Parity Act and more. The bill was recently voted on and now heads to Governor Parson’s desk for signature. New Missouri R&D Tax Credit. While Missouri offers a sales tax exemption for research and development (R&D) purchases made within the state, Missouri has been without a state R&D tax credit since the program

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Finance leaders preparing for tax changes

Accounting Today

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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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Social Media for Accountants: 7 Reasons Why + 11 Tips How

Ryan Lazanis

You may be wondering if social media for accountants is a good marketing tool for your firm. The answer is yes! There are many reasons why accountants should use social media to market their firms. In this blog post, I will discuss the seven reasons why having a social media presence is important. I will also give you 11 tips on how to use social media for your accounting firm’s marketing efforts.

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Current Crypto Wash Sale Rules

Withum

If you’re an investor in cryptocurrency, you understand the current market has not been friendly. Most cryptocurrencies are currently down over 50% from their all-time highs. The term diamond handing is the belief that one should hold onto an asset that is currently losing value – and gets thrown around a lot during bear and bull markets. It is important to understand the current cryptocurrency rules that can provide a tax advantage to those who wish to continually hold their assets.

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What is Managerial Accounting and How Does it Differ from Financial Accounting?

Snyder

When starting a business, all the paperwork and accounting may seem daunting. You have to analyze every step and decision you’ve made to plan where you want to be in the future and what you need to do right now. To achieve your goals, you’ll need to prepare numerous reports, establish, evaluate, and strengthen external partnerships that generate new growth, create a strategic mapping to increase confidence in your actions, and the list goes on!

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IRS changes guidance on EITC

Accounting Today

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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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Pattern of Accelerated Wage Growth Continues

Intuitive Accountant

Our latest monthly Q&A Series with Paychex’s Frank Fiorille of the 'Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch' shows how wage gains are continuing for workers of US small businesses in April.

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Should I outsource my accounting and bookkeeping?

Basis 365

It can be hard to let go of any aspect of your business, especially if it is a small business that you have grown. Even accounting can be complicated because it is not one of the most exciting aspects of owning a business. In addition, it can feel like you are losing control of the numbers. Is it better to outsource accounting? What are the benefits?

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New internet phishing alert!

Inform Accounting

New emails and letters appearing to be from employees of the Government Legal Department / Bona Vacantia Division are in circulation. Emails are being sent from bogus email addresses purporting to be from members of the Bona Vacantia Division. These emails are not from the @governmentlegal.gov.uk address and may ask for confirmation of personal information or provide false links or download attachments.

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Academia needs better skill sets for future accountants

Accounting Today

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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.