Sun.Dec 31, 2023

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Giving Gifts and Throwing Parties Can Help Show Gratitude and Provide Tax Breaks

RogerRossmeisl

During this holiday seasons, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. It’s a good time to review the tax rules associated with these expenses. Are they tax deductible by your business and is the value taxable to the recipients? Employee gifts Many businesses want to show their employees appreciation during the holiday time.

Tax 199
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Desktop Training and Certification Portal Changes

Insightful Accountant

Intuit has changed your QBO-Accountant ProAdvisor Portal to include Desktop Training and Certification directly inside the Training Library and Certification Hub.

Account 85
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Are Vendors Cheating Your Company?

RogerRossmeisl

Every year, U.S. companies lose millions of dollars to vendor fraud. These schemes can be complex and usually involve collusion of multiple suppliers or suppliers and employees of the defrauded business. Small businesses that don’t use sophisticated vendor software or don’t have other anti-fraud resources are particularly vulnerable. But knowledge is power.

CPA 189
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The “Nanny Tax” Must be Paid for Nannies and Other Household Workers

RogerRossmeisl

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. Check again. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who isn’t an independent contractor) may make you liable for federal income and other taxes. You may also have state tax obligations. If you employ a household worker, you aren’t required to withhold federal income taxes from pay.

Tax 186
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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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A Company Car is a Valuable Perk But Don’t Forget About Taxes

RogerRossmeisl

One of the most appreciated fringe benefits for owners and employees of small businesses is the use of a company car. This perk results in tax deductions for the employer as well as tax breaks for the owners and employees driving the cars. (And of course, they enjoy the non-tax benefit of using a company car.) Even better, current federal tax rules make the benefit more valuable than it was in the past.

Tax 170
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Liquidation vs Going-Concern Value: What’s Right for a Distressed Business?

RogerRossmeisl

U.S. commercial bankruptcies surged in 2023, as businesses across many industries struggle with rising costs, a tight labor market, lackluster demand, economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. When valuing a distressed business, its value as a going concern might not necessarily be appropriate. Some situations call for liquidation value. Here’s how these premises of value differ and how valuators estimate liquidation value.

CPA 167