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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

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State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions.

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Demystifying Government Contract Requirements: A Guide for New Businesses.

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Understanding the basics of government contracts is essential when engaging in contractual agreements with government entities. Attention to detail, alignment with legal requirements, and effective communication are crucial aspects of navigating government contracts, contributing to successful and compliant contractual engagements.

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Saving for College: Tax Breaks and Strategies Your Family Should Know

RogerRossmeisl

State governments or private institutions establish 529 plans. Qualified tuition programs or 529 plans A 529 plan allows you to buy tuition credits or contribute to an account set up to meet your childs future higher education expenses. Contributions arent deductible.

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The Amount You and Your Employees Can Save for Retirement is Going Up Slightly in 2025

RogerRossmeisl

This contribution amount also applies to 403(b) plans, most 457 plans and the federal governments Thrift Savings Plan. With inflation easing, the amounts arent increasing as much as in recent years. 401(k) plans The 2025 contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k) plans will increase to $23,500 (up from $23,000 in 2024).

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How Businesses are Managing the New Reality of Work: A Paycor Survey

Did they need government funds? We wanted to know how COVID-19 impacted businesses and their workforces. How many workers did they layoff or furlough? Are employees working from home now? How’s team morale? And perhaps most importantly, what are their plans for the future?

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Savings Bonds and Taxes: What You Need to Know

RogerRossmeisl

Treasury savings bonds, you may appreciate their relative safety, simplicity and government backing. When considering the advantages of U.S. However, like all interest-bearing investments, savings bonds come with tax implications that are important to understand.

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Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds

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The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

He will also dive into topic definitions, governance structures, and framework components for success. This exclusive webinar with William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services, will explore the answers to these questions and other foundational elements you need to start or validate your ERM program. Register today!