TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
M any industry experts believe that as state tax revenues continue to dry up from the economic shutdown and continuing pandemic , state sales tax audits are likely to increase sharply in the coming months. States are in the same boat as many businesses when it comes to the stress and financial strain that comes along with the pandemic, and an increase in audits would help states recoup lost revenue and minimize budget deficits.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your 2020 donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter — can you still claim a deduction for the gift on your 2020 income tax return? It depends. What is required To support a charitable deduction, you need to comply with IRS substantiation requirements.
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GrowthForceBlog
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
6 min read. Employees are often selected for promotion into leadership positions based on their track record of success in their current position. However, an employee's excellence in one position doesn't necessarily mean they'll make an excellent leader.
BurklandAssociates
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
You’ve built a budget and regularly update your forecast of full year results. Great. Now you should add conservative and aggressive forecast scenarios. Companies of every size, but especially startups, Read More. The post The Importance of Scenario Analysis in Financial Planning appeared first on Burkland.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
TaxConnex
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
You may think that if you do not have physical or economic tax nexus in a state, you do not have any tax obligations. However, this may not be the case. You can still have obligations to the certain tax authorit ies in a state even where you do not have nexus and are not required to collect and remit sales tax in the state. The reason? Use tax. Specifically, consumer’s use tax.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 tax situations. That’s understandable because your 2020 individual tax return is due to be filed in less than two months (unless you file an extension). However, it’s a good idea to acquaint yourself with tax-related limits affecting individuals that may have changed for 2021.
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Patriot Software
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Looking to offer your employees an additional benefit? Consider creating a profit-sharing plan. But before you run off and create a plan, you need to know what is profit sharing. Read on to learn all about profit sharing, including how it works and steps for creating a plan of your own. What is profit sharing? […] READ MORE.
CapataCPA
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
401(k) After Retirement or Changing Jobs If you plan to retire or change jobs soon, it’s very important to have a plan for your balance in your current employer’s 401(k) plan. You could keep your savings where it is, roll them over into and IRA, or transfer the balance over to your new employer’s 401(k). The post 401(k) After Retirement or Changing Jobs appeared first on CPA firm in Orange County, CA | CAPATA.
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
A number of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2021. Some stayed the same due to low inflation. And the deduction for business meals has doubled for this year after a new law was enacted at the end of 2020. Here’s a rundown of those that may be important to you and your business.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
xendoo
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Are you behind on your books? Losing track of your expenses? Do you need someone who can help you file your taxes and stay compliant? . A small business bookkeeper or bookkeeping service can support you with everything from simple bookkeeping to offering more in-depth tax filing services and business consulting. A skilled bookkeeper will save you time and money, set you up with systems that will simplify running a small business, keep you tax compliant and ready, and ensure you are always in-the
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Hammer v. Johnson Senior Ctr., 2020 WL 7029160 (W.D. Va. 2020). When the employee in this case was diagnosed with cancer, she took a medical leave and began treatment. Around the same time, her employer was experiencing internal upheaval and financial pressures, and it failed to pay its health insurance premiums (both employee and employer portions).
RogerRossmeisl
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
If you have an estate plan and also have creditors, you could be a fraud perpetrator — without knowing it or intending to defraud anyone. In some circumstances, creditors can challenge gifts, trusts and other strategies for leaving assets to heirs as fraudulent transfers. Here’s how to keep your estate plan from running into trouble. 2 types Most states have adopted the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA).
Withum
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
“How to Read and Analyze a Financial Statement” is the topic of my next Take A Business Break program at the East Brunswick Public Library on this Thursday Feb. 25 at Noon.
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KROST
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Navigating the ins and outs of US taxes as a US shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) has been complex in the last couple of years due to changes in regulations from the IRS. Taxpayers need tax planning to determine the best strategy to mitigate the CFC’s tax liabilities. In 2019, the IRS and Department of Treasury introduced the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) tax.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
IRS Notice 2021-15 (Feb. 18, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued a notice clarifying the temporary relief for health FSAs and DCAPs (collectively, FSAs) that was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021) (see our Checkpoint article ). The notice also allows additional election changes and provides relief regarding the effective date of amendments implementing the CARES Act’s provisions allowing reimbursement of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without pres
FraudFiles
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Government investigations of white collar crimes almost always have one thing in common: They rely heavily on the analysis of financial information. Often, this includes combing through bank statements and credit card statements, as well as scrutinizing accounting records. Some people think that analyzing this kind of data is simple. It seems like it is only a math exercise in which we’re checking dollar amounts and verifying the addition and subtraction.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
KROST
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
US citizens living abroad and foreign nationals residing in the US are renouncing their citizenship in a record-breaking fashion. During the first three quarters of 2020, the IRS published 5,045 individuals who have made the ultimate decision to expatriate and formally cut ties with the United States. This amount is significantly higher than the numbers we have seen in the past.
LyfeAccounting
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
?. How much money will you be paying in taxes this year? Hopefully, the lowest amount legally possible! To help you do just that, we’ll be going over the 12 most overlooked tax breaks you can take today. The more tax deductions and credits you get, the more money you get to keep. So, hold off on filing your taxes until you’ve gone over this entire list because there are money-saving tax breaks here for everyone.
xendoo
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
There are different types of bookkeeping services for small businesses. You can handle it all yourself, utilizing software like Quickbooks and Xero; hire a part-time small business bookkeeper; or opt for a full-service bookkeeping service like Xendoo that can handle it all for you. . What are the different types of bookkeeping services for small businesses?
Withum
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Amazon bestselling author of The President is Dead!, Louis L. Picone will be speaking Sunday morning at 10:00 on Zoom. It is free and a link is below.
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer
Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!
KROST
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Real Estate Issue , titled “Opportunity Zones and Cost Segregation” by Guest Contributor Artur Babaian. Opportunity Zones are garnering increased interest across the country. Created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, taxpayers who meet the requirements for investing in an Opportunity Zone can potentially defer taxable gain on their current year gain and eliminate any gain on the new Opportunity Zone investme
FraudFiles
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Tracy Coenen explains what a Ponzi scheme is: a specific type of investment scheme in which the perpetrator recruits investors and then pays their “investment returns” with money from new investors.
xendoo
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Small business bookkeeping services can support you with everything from simple data entry to offering more in-depth tax filing services and business consulting. Bookkeepers can help you with the big picture aspects of running a small business, such as reviewing options for how to finance your business. Here are some helpful ways to consider what the best solution is for your business.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Baruch Lev
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
Below is a recent report from PwC which cites our book and uses one of our graphs:
RitaKeller
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
“We must stop regarding unpleasant or unexpected things as interruptions of real life. The truth is that interruptions are real life.” – C. S. Lewis. It never seems to end, the constant parade of people outside the door of the managing partner or firm administrator, often standing in line just to ask a quick question. During COVID times, people are seeking a quick Zoom meeting with you.
ThomsonReuters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Do you have a kinetic approach to your tax data? A workflow engine can give you a methodology for owning and managing your tax data so that you can mine the value in that data. Instead of being static elements that are manipulated in Microsoft Excel tables, data should gather momentum and value as it travels across the tax lifecycle. We call this a “ kinetic data approach.”.
Withum
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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