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Sales and Use Tax Updates from February

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. And 2021 is off to a n especially busy start. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. In one of the biggest developments, the two remaining states with a sales tax that don’t require online (or otherwise remote) businesses to collect and remit tax – Florida and Missouri – may be inching toward instituting post- Wayfair nexus requirements and sales tax obligations.

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Relief Comes in the Form of R&D Tax Credits for Manufacturing Companies

KROST

This is one of the article in the KROST Quarterly Manufacturing Issue , titled “Relief Comes in the Form of R&D Tax Credits for Manufacturing Companies” by Guest Contributor, Michael Maroney. As history has shown us, difficult times can spark a renaissance of innovation and creativity. With the continued impact of the Coronavirus on American businesses, many companies are rolling up their sleeves, pivoting their focus, and offering radical solutions to solve our pandemic problems.

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How to Increase and Project CASH FLOW

LSLCPAs

Why Cash Is “King” and Projecting Cash Flow is “Emperor” It is crucial these days to know about projecting cash flow. Here’s why: During these uncertain times, how much longer can you survive in your business without going in the red? All too real is the many businesses that have […]. The post How to Increase and Project CASH FLOW appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Should I Take a Life Insurance Loan?

RogerRossmeisl

(This is Blog Post #988). The post Should I Take a Life Insurance Loan? appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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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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Fintech Roundtable: Five Key Takeaways from Industry Insiders

BurklandAssociates

Where are the greatest innovations in Fintech happening right now? How has COVID-19 impacted the Fintech sector? What does the regulatory environment look like? And what does Bitcoin’s price rise Read More. The post Fintech Roundtable: Five Key Takeaways from Industry Insiders appeared first on Burkland.

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Recreational Cannabis is Legal in New Jersey, Now What?

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Tax Implications of Buying or Selling a Business

RogerRossmeisl

Merger and acquisition activity in many industries slowed during 2020 due to COVID-19. But analysts expect it to improve in 2021 as the country comes out of the pandemic. If you are considering such a transaction, it’s important to understand the tax implications of buying or selling a business. Two ways to arrange a deal Under current tax law, a transaction can basically be structured in two ways: (1) Stock (or ownership interest) A buyer can directly purchase a seller’s ownership intere

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IRS Releases 2021 Versions of Forms 1099-R and 5498 and Instructions

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IRS Form 1099-R (Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc.) (2021); IRS Form 5498 (IRA Contribution Information) (2021); Instructions for Forms 1099-R and 5498 (2021); General Instructions for Certain Information Returns (Forms 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G) (2021).

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New York State Tax Updates

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Happy Anniversary Dennis and Bill | A 17 Year Story

AccountingDepartment

17 years ago, an ingenious CPA partnered with a maverick sales guy in a shared goal to change how entrepreneurs approached their accounting—and AccountingDepartment.com was born. At least, that’s the short version and how the company folklore goes. But as with all things, the truth is far more interesting… and certainly very inspiring.

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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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How to Reduce Receivables Fraud Risk

RogerRossmeisl

One of the most common routes for occupational fraud perpetrators runs through the accounts receivable department. Unless you’re aware of these schemes and take steps to prevent them, your business could face serious financial losses. Creative misappropriation Receivables fraud occurs when dishonest employees divert customer payments for their personal use.

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Want to Show Employees the Money? Here’s How to Calculate a Raise

Patriot Software

Employees have money on their minds. Only 19% of employees are comfortable with their rate of pay. And, 54% say they would leave their job to make more money elsewhere. To avoid losing your top employees, you might consider offering pay raises. Learn about criteria for raises, when to give salary raises, and how to […] READ MORE.

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Changes For Schedule C Filers

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If Your Business Still Has Manual Accounting Processes, It’s Costing You Money

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. I know what you’re thinking– “I want to avoid incurring new expenses in the form of upfront software costs and subscription fees.” But the money you think you're saving is actually costing you more money, time and unforeseen long term issues.

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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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FAQs (Part 44) Clarify Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19 Tests and Vaccines

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FAQs About Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Implementation Part 44 (Feb. 26, 2021). FAQs. News Release. The DOL, IRS, and HHS have issued another round of FAQ guidance addressing implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) for group health plans.

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Ready to Dive Right Into Tip Pooling? Read This Before You Take the Plunge

Patriot Software

In many types of service industries, employees can receive tips in addition to their regular wages. If your employees earn tips, you may consider giving tip pooling a try. Keep reading to learn all about tip pooling, including how it works and tip pooling laws you need to follow. What is tip pooling? So, how […] READ MORE.

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Child Advocacy in Action

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Make Sure You Know Your IRS Tax Deadlines for Filing Your 2020 Business Taxes in 2021

inDinero Tax Tips

Whether you file your business’s taxes yourself or you have help, making sure your tax returns are right and on time is a lot easier when you. have a year-round reliable accounting team and. have the right deadlines marked on your calendar. By outsourcing your business’s accounting and taxes with inDinero , you’re covered on both fronts. We’ll provide the information you need to create the appropriate 2021 business tax calendar to keep up with your tax filing responsibilities and avoid late pena

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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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Preparing to Scale DCAA Compliant Accounting | Client Testimonial

AccountingDepartment

Things can move quickly in the world of government contracting and having a strong accounting department to back you up during those times to rapid growth is crucial to making the process smooth and ensuring DCAA compliance of your overall accounting system.

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[Webinar] PPP Second Draw Program – Rules for Eligibility and Forgiveness

KROST

The PPP loan program is evolving fast with new rules on Second Draw applications, including a 2-week pause on companies with 20 or more employees and new calculations for sole proprietors. In addition, both the lenders and the SBA are reviewing, rejecting, and putting holds on many applications because of API errors, compliance failures, and First Draw Loan issues.

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Revenue Recognition Rules Impact: How Unions Treat Initiation Fees

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Tax Benefits & Differences: Sole Proprietor vs. LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp | Which Business Entity is Best?

LyfeAccounting

?. Which business entity is going to save you the most money on your taxes? Sole proprietor vs LLC vs S-Corp vs. C-Corp – which one should you choose? Now, your tax expense can greatly vary based on the entity you select here. And by greatly, we mean thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. So by the end of this post, we hope that you’re saving thousands and not paying thousands more than you have to in taxes.

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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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How to Understand Contribution Margin and Gross Profit Margin

AccountingDepartment

When companies want to increase profits, it's best to study the contribution margin and the gross profit margin. This is how unit economics is revealed. Unit economics reveals the relationship between the cost to generate revenue and revenue itself. Once you know the unit economics, you can then increase profits. It reveals which industries deliver the most profits, which marketing campaigns delivered the most profits and which sales people deliver the most profits.

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Singin’ the Blues

RitaKeller

“The blues ain’t nothing but a good man feelin’ bad.” – Leon Redbone. My husband, Darrell, enjoys the blues and we often listen to Bluesville on satellite radio when we are driving. The names of the artists display when the music is playing and it amazes me how so many have colorful nicknames. We grew up in a small town so nicknames are nothing unusual for us.

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Supply Chains – A Year And a Half Of Chaos And Still Going

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Clues to a Company Being Ripped Off

FraudFiles

How would you know if your company was being ripped off by a dishonest employee? Most companies miss all of the warning signs that could help stop a fraud early. Studies suggest that the average fraud scheme within a company lasts 18 months. That’s a year-and-a-half that one or more employees are stealing from the company without being caught.

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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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Recording and Issuing Credit Memos

AccountingDepartment

What is a Credit Memo? Short for " credit memorandum " and also known as a credit note, a credit memo is a document that reduces a customer's or client's total account balance. Credit memos may be applied to future purchases of goods or services.

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Can Members of Our Company’s Board of Directors Participate in Our Cafeteria Plan?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: I’ve been asked whether members of our company’s board of directors can participate in our cafeteria plan. Can we allow this? ANSWER: Generally, board members may not participate in your cafeteria plan because participation must be limited to employees. Therefore, members of your company’s board of directors who are not employees of the company (“outside directors”) cannot participate in your company’s cafeteria plan.

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Jay Shepulski Named Among NJBIZ 2021 Leaders in Finance

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PPP Part XIV – A Quick Update: IRS Issues Additional ERC Guidance

LSLCPAs

As we went to press on Monday night, so did the Internal Revenue Service. It released Notice 2021-20. It’s primarily an update to the IRS’s previously published FAQ on the Employee Retention Credit. While the 100 page notice is welcome additional guidance, we’re sorry to say that the IRS is […]. The post PPP Part XIV – A Quick Update: IRS Issues Additional ERC Guidance appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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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.