February, 2025

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Sales tax and the Navajo Nation

TaxConnex

Online businesses looking to do business on Native American tribal lands in the U.S. should know that sales tax obligations for these sovereign nations and territories resemble those obligations in other areas of the U.S. but can differ in important ways. Areas such as the Navajo Nation have tribal sovereignty; for tax purposes, this means their sales tax laws are separate from the states within which they reside.

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A Founder’s Guide to Building a Biotech Dream Team

BurklandAssociates

Strategies and best practices to help your biotech startup attract top talent, build a strong team, and drive innovation for long-term success. The post A Founders Guide to Building a Biotech Dream Team appeared first on Burkland.

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How Mike Habib, EA Can Help Los Angeles Business Taxpayers Resolve EDD Employment Payroll Tax Controversies

MyIRSRelief

Running a business in Los Angeles comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of the most daunting can be navigating the complexities of Californias Employment Development Department (EDD) payroll tax requirements. For business taxpayers facing EDD employment payroll tax controversies, the stakes are high. Unpaid back taxes, EDD audits, penalties, and unresolved tax issues can lead to financial strain, legal complications, and even the risk of business closure.

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Tax Treatment of Intangible Assets

RogerRossmeisl

Intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and goodwill, play a crucial role in todays businesses. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex, but businesses need to understand the issues involved. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. What are intangible assets? The term intangibles covers many items. Determining whether an acquired or created asset or benefit is intangible isnt always easy.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.

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State income tax rate changes for 2025

Accounting Today

Nine states are cutting their individual income tax rates in 2025.

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Taxes to Go Up for Gig Workers: Survey Shows Many Are Unprepared for Lower 1099-K Reporting Threshold

CPA Practice

More than 20% of respondents plan to pay a tax professional for the first time as a result of 1099-K reporting changes and complexity

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Payroll Taxes for Startups: What Do I Have to Pay?

BurklandAssociates

Avoid payroll pitfallslearn the essential taxes every startup must pay and how to stay compliant with IRS and state regulations. The post Payroll Taxes for Startups: What Do I Have to Pay? appeared first on Burkland.

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Accounts Receivable Automation: The Complete Guide

Ryan Lazanis

Save time and effort with accounts receivable automation - the powerful solution to automate a manual accounting process. Learn more here! The post Accounts Receivable Automation: The Complete Guide appeared first on Future Firm.

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Operating as a C Corporation: Weigh the Benefits and Drawbacks

RogerRossmeisl

When deciding on the best structure for your business, one option to consider is a Ccorporation. This entity offers several advantages and disadvantages that may significantly affect your business operations and financial health. Heres a detailed look at the pros and cons of operating as a C corporation. Tax implications A C corporation allows the business to be treated and taxed separately from you as the principal owner.

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Filing trends to watch during the 2025 tax season

Accounting Today

As the new year's tax season begins, a look back at lessons from the 2024 filing season.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Embracing 5 Generations in the Workplace

CPA Practice

Modern accounting firms are more age-diverse than ever, with most workplaces hosting five generations. While every person is an individual, each generation tends to be shaped by distinct historical events, cultural shifts and technological advancements.

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How to Use Acterys for Power BI Write-Back

Acterys

When it comes to managing and analyzing your data, staying agile and collaborative is essential. One key enabler for this agility is the ability to write back directly to your data models from within Power BI. Acterys takes this functionality to the next level by allowing users to seamlessly input, update, and manage data in real-time all while working directly in their Power BI dashboards.

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8 Series A Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid

BurklandAssociates

By avoiding these common Series A mistakes, youll improve your odds of securing funding and position your startup for long-term success. The post 8 Series A Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Burkland.

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Former IRS Criminal Investigation Senior Special Agent, Jonathan Schnatz, CPA, CFF, Joins Withum

Withum

Withum is excited to announce that Jonathan Schnatz , CPA, CFF, most recently a Senior Special Agent of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Division, has joined the firm as a Principal of Withums Forensics, Investigations, and White-Collar Criminal Defense Team. During his 25 years as a federal agent, Jonathan received multiple awards from the U.S.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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Savings Bonds and Taxes: What You Need to Know

RogerRossmeisl

When considering the advantages of U.S. Treasury savings bonds, you may appreciate their relative safety, simplicity and government backing. However, like all interest-bearing investments, savings bonds come with tax implications that are important to understand. Deferred interest Series EE Bonds dated May 2005 and after earn a fixed rate of interest.

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Court lifts injunction on Corporate Transparency Act

Accounting Today

A federal district court in Texas has stayed an injunction that had prevented enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting requirement.

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FinCEN: New BOI Reporting Deadline is March 21

CPA Practice

The beneficial ownership reporting roller coaster that has been ongoing for the past two months because of various lawsuits is finally pulling into the station after a federal district court in Texas on Feb. 17 lifted the final nationwide injunctionthat had put the mandatory small business filings on hold since last December.

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How large tax and accounting firms can use AI

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Key areas where AI enhances tax services in large firms Barriers to AI adoption in large firms and overcoming them Embrace AI in your large firm for a competitive edge The tax and accounting industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). The 2024 Tax Firm Technology Report highlights that 93% of large tax and accounting firms are either actively using, exploring, or considering AI technologie

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Realizing It’s a Losing Fight, TPTB Are Caving on 150 Hours

Going Concern

Announced February 13 , the AICPA and NASBA are giving up the quixotic fight to maintain 150 hours of education as the sole standard across CPA jurisdictions and are now “advancing model legislative language that enables an additional path to CPA licensure.” As has already been made law in Ohio recently , the alternate pathway option doesn’t eliminate 150 hours entirely, rather gives aspiring CPAs another option.

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Russell Goldberg Honored on 2025 South Florida Business Journal Power Leaders List

Withum

Withum is proud to share that the South Florida Business Journal has honored Russell Goldberg, Partner in Charge of Withums Boca Raton Office , as a 2025 Power Leader in the Professional Services category. The 2025 Power Leaders list celebrates 250 leading executives across the tri-county regions major sectors who have helped grow the regions diverse business market and advance the local economy.

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2025 ProAdvisor Awards Application Process Extended 4 Days

Insightful Accountant

Due to recent 'glitches' with the Application forms, the closing date for all 2025 ProAdvisor Award Applications is now February 15, 2025.

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IRS lays off thousands of employees during tax season

Accounting Today

The threatened layoffs of Internal Revenue Service employees appeared to be underway Thursday, with estimates of between 6,000 and 7,000 employees being laid off at the agency in the middle of tax-filing season.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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AICPA Ponders Updating Independence Rules After Swell of Private Equity Activity in Accounting

CPA Practice

A task force of the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee is seeking public comments on its preliminary conclusions about revising independence rules related to alternative practice structures, which public accounting firms typically form after receiving private equity backing.

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What’s new in Xero – February 2025

Xero

We’re kicking off the new year with some exciting Xero updates designed to address some of the enhancements youve been asking for, and make things more automated to save you time. Keep reading to learn how these enhancements will benefit you and your business. Global: Enhancements to new invoicing [Product Idea ] You’ll love the time-saving enhancements we have made to new invoicing this month.

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Your Critical Thinking Skills Might Suffer If You Use Gen AI at Work

Going Concern

Although we haven’t fully decided whether accountants are knowledge workers or manual laborers so long as accountants’ output is predominantly measured in billable hours, this recent paper as reported in 404 Media seems relevant to the sector nonetheless. Emanuel Maiberg writes : A new paper from researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University finds that as humans increasingly rely on generative AI in their work, they use less critical thinking, which can result in the deteri

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5 Steps to Protect Your Business from Unexpected Accounting Disruptions

AccountingDepartment

Accounting disruptions can strike without warning. Whether its a provider suddenly shutting down, platform glitches, or other unforeseen issues, these disruptions can leave your business scrambling. With cases like the sudden closure of Bench, which left businesses without their books, its more apparent than ever that entrepreneurs and business owners need a plan to safeguard their financial processes.

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AP Automation: The Competitive Advantage Your Business Needs

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 technology to drive productivity and cost savings. So, how do you make the case for automation within your organization?

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2025 ProAdvisor Awards Application Deadline is February 15th

Insightful Accountant

All 2025 ProAdvisor Award Applications must be completed no later than this Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM Pacific-time.

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AICPA prepares for possibility of PCAOB being folded into SEC

Accounting Today

AICPA & CIMA president and CEO Mark Koziel told a group of accountants that the association is preparing for the possibility of the PCAOB being "rolled up.

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New IRS Guidance on Cryptocurrency Complicates Reporting But Includes Temporary Safe Harbor

CPA Practice

With cryptocurrency's increase in popularity, the IRS has introduced some complicated reporting requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws.

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Turning cash flow into cash now with Paidnice

Xero

“When my debtor workflow is turned off, people stop paying me almost immediately.” This stark observation from Haley Reyners, founder of My Two Cents Accounting Services , highlights a common challenge facing small businesses. For her accounting and advisory firm, which is based in Northland, New Zealand, having over $60,000 tied up in outstanding invoices wasn’t just a number it was a threat to business sustainability. “I’m the same as any other small business own

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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.