BurklandAssociates
JULY 28, 2021
Crowdfunding allows large numbers of people to contribute relatively small amounts of money through the Internet to a given project, cause, or new business venture. Crowdfunding is a powerful form Read More. The post What Is Crowdfunding? appeared first on Burkland.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 27, 2021
If you’re getting ready to retire, you’ll soon experience changes in your lifestyle and income sources that may have numerous tax implications. Here’s a brief rundown of four tax and financial issues you may deal with when you retire: Taking required minimum distributions This is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your retirement accounts. You generally must start taking withdrawals from your IRA, SEP, SIMPLE and other retirement plan accounts when you reach age 72 (70½ before January 1,
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MazumaBusinessAccounting
JULY 29, 2021
Are you looking to build your business? As small business owners, it is easy to get distracted by the length of our to-do list and lose sight of the important factors that drive our business’ success. It’s also easy to ignore financial reports when we don’t know how to translate the numbers on the report into key insights about the health and value of our business.
TaxConnex
JULY 29, 2021
Sales tax is complex for any business selling into multiple states. But there are specific states and jurisdictions that make it extra confusing for those trying to maintain compliance. One such location is Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is a home rule city and taxes several items that are not taxable at the state level. One example is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) which is not taxable at the state level but is taxable within the City of Chicago.
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.
Patriot Software
JULY 26, 2021
When an employee leaves your business, you must follow an employee termination checklist. One of your employer responsibilities is giving terminated employees their final pay. But, how soon do you need to pay it out? Cue final paycheck laws by state. Read on to learn about (and comply with) final paycheck laws. General rules for […] READ MORE.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 30, 2021
If you’re a parent with a college-bound child, you may be concerned about being able to fund future tuition and other higher education costs. You want to take maximum advantage of tax benefits to minimize your expenses. Here are some possible options. Savings bonds Series EE U.S. savings bonds offer two tax-saving opportunities for eligible families when used to finance college: You don’t have to report the interest on the bonds for federal tax purposes until the bonds are cashed in, and Interes
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TaxConnex
JULY 27, 2021
An exemption certificate is used to exempt an otherwise taxable transaction from sales tax. The most common exemption certificate is a resale exemption certificate (aka a resale certificate). In the absence of a valid resale certificate, an auditor is likely to assume the transaction was taxable. As a result, it’s critical for the seller to maintain copies of these resale certificates in the event of an audit.
Patriot Software
JULY 26, 2021
Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a policy that explains how your business treats accrued time off. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […] READ MORE.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 27, 2021
If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or auto expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later. In doing so, they fail to meet the strict substantiation requirements set forth under tax law. Tax auditors are adept at rooting out inconsistencies, omissions and errors in taxpayers’ records, as illustrated by one recent U.S.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 29, 2021
QUESTION: A few participants in our company’s health FSA told us that their doctors have started charging patients a monthly fee that is payable whether or not the patients visit the office. There is no additional charge for actual office visits. Can our health FSA reimburse this fee? ANSWER: Generally, fees of this type are not reimbursable. In our view, such fees are like insurance because they are payable whether or not medical care is provided.
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.
Withum
JULY 28, 2021
A lot of people set retirement goals many years in the future. Some are fortunate to reach it and some not so fortunate. Here is a plan, or a template, for those that could tell that they are not going to attain their goals.
CTP
JULY 27, 2021
California Prop 19, also known as “The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act,” went into effect on February 16, 2021. This blog will review the three classes of people who can benefit from this legislation, as well as the strict limitations it introduces to parent-to-child property […].
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 30, 2021
As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be traveling for business again. Under tax law, there are a number of rules for deducting the cost of your out-of-town business travel within the United States. These rules apply if the business conducted out of town reasonably requires an overnight stay. Note that under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) , employees can’t deduct their unreimbursed travel expenses through 2025 on their own tax returns.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 29, 2021
IRS Notice 2021-46 (July 26, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued additional Q&A guidance on the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Under ARPA, a 100% COBRA premium subsidy and additional COBRA enrollment rights are available to certain assistance eligible individuals (AEIs) during the period beginning on April 1, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2021 (the “Subsidy Period”) (see our Checkpoint article ).
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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.
Patriot Software
JULY 26, 2021
Offering competitive benefits attracts, satisfies, and retains top talent. Benefits include everything from retirement plans to health insurance coverage. When you dive into different small business employee benefits, you might consider a section 125 plan. But, what is a section 125 plan? Is it a cafeteria plan? Are section 125 plans pre-tax health insurance?
GrowthForceBlog
JULY 30, 2021
8 min read. How much should Nonprofits spend on bookkeeping and accounting? As a nonprofit leader, you naturally want as much of your resources to go toward furthering your mission as possible, but of course, keeping a nonprofit's operations in motion doesn't just happen for free. In addition to paying employees, office & equipment expenses, and technology costs, nonprofits also need the right processes and procedures in place for audit readiness and mitigating watchdogs.
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 27, 2021
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third 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. Monday, August 2 Employers report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second quarter 2021 (Form 941) and pay any tax due.
xendoo
JULY 26, 2021
Bookkeeping is vital to the success of every business, but business owners rarely have the time (or desire) to manage it themselves. In order to save their time and sanity, many partner with an online bookkeeping and accounting team. There are many options available, ranging from traditional CPAs to tech-savvy online providers. How do you choose the right financial partner for your business?
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
RitaKeller
JULY 26, 2021
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill. If you haven’t seen the recent interview of Allan Koltin by Russell Shapiro , it’s time you took a few minutes and watched it. CPA firm leaders need to keep current on the latest trends in M&A and there is no one more in-tune than Allan Koltin.
GrowthForceBlog
JULY 26, 2021
6 min read. Why is my business not making money? Why are we not able to grow? What are the problems holding us back?
RogerRossmeisl
JULY 27, 2021
To use their ill-gotten cash, criminals must make it appear legitimate. That’s the job performed by money launderers, who increasingly use cryptocurrencies. According to digital currency analytics company Elliptic, crooks use them to launder $3 to $4 billion per year. With over 4,000 digital currencies to choose from, they gain access to a liquid asset that’s cost effective and usually untraceable.
LyfeAccounting
JULY 30, 2021
In today’s post, we’re going to settle the great debate once and for all – and that is the answer to one question: Which is the better investment – stocks vs real estate? Read until the end of this post for the pros and cons of both, and our opinion as someone who has invested and advised people in both asset classes. It’s no secret that real estate investing has created 90% of the world’s millionaires.
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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.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 30, 2021
Tax and accounting professionals can be risk-averse and take a conservative, measured approach to analyzing facts and figures, leaving no stone unturned, and always proceeding with caution. This approach is why they’re successful in business. . But this same cautious approach has caused the accounting profession to fall behind other industries in adopting new technology and a digital first mindset that can help firms evolve their business. .
SkagitCountyTaxServices
JULY 29, 2021
No matter how far around the block customers are waiting, in business, only one line counts. The bottom one. That’s why reducing business expenses is critical. Getting a grip on the costs of doing business brings you benefits both short- and long-term. “Cost controls” generally mean saving money (who doesn’t like that?) and laying the foundation for greater efficiency and profitability in the future.
5 Minute Bookkeeping
JULY 29, 2021
If you’re looking for the best tips for taking on a massive undeposited funds cleanup in QuickBooks Online, this is the blog post for you. You may have recently taken on a QBO cleanup client and noticed that they have hundreds of old transactions in undeposited funds. Before you attempt to clean it up, let’s take a look at what you need to know so you can take on this project with confidence.
LyfeAccounting
JULY 28, 2021
If you have kids under age 18 and a business, then you have a huge opportunity to save on taxes. And that is by hiring them in your business and placing them on the payroll. That’s right, hiring little billy and sally as employees in your business will not only save you on taxes… …but the money you pay them can go directly to child expenses like clothes, school supplies, college savings, and much much more.
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.
ThomsonReuters
JULY 30, 2021
Modern workplaces are shifting the way they operate, from paycheck culture to purpose culture. Employees want to feel seen, heard, invested in, and to know the work they’re doing is having a positive impact. For tax and accounting firms, the struggles of burnout employees are all too familiar. Stressed, burnt out, and unengaged employees are not capable of producing the high level work your firm needs to set itself apart.
xendoo
JULY 28, 2021
The new buying habits are post-pandemic! What to expect? Xendoo CEO and Founder Lil Roberts is back to share with us the new buying habits post-pandemic and how eCommerce fits into retail’s post-pandemic future. “We believe business owners should have time to do what they love, build their business – not do bookkeeping.” The post Importance of LIVE events & What’s the Future of Ecommerce | Lil Roberts | Ep. 173 appeared first on Xendoo.
FraudFiles
JULY 28, 2021
Yesterday I appeared on Mark Goldman’s “Where Accountants Go” podcast. Mark owns MGR Accounting Recruiters , a company that matches employers with job seekers in the accounting and finance arena. We spent 30 minutes talking about my work as a forensic accountant, with a focus on how I got into the specialty and how I developed my forensic accounting practice.
LyfeAccounting
JULY 28, 2021
Today, we’re going over the best credit cards for bad credit and building credit. Because having little to no credit can make it tough to find credit cards with great approval odds, and being denied a credit card can make your credit worse. But here’s the truth! If you currently have bad credit or little to no credit, there are options available for you with very high chances of approval.
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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.
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