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Prices, Shipping, Growth: New Trends in E-Commerce

TaxConnex

How much are consumers spending online, and what do merchants pay for shipping in relation to the overall revenue from those e-commerce orders? These are just two questions answered in the recent 2021 E-Commerce Shipping and Fulfillment Benchmarks Report. Sourced from Shippo customers of all sizes and across industries, results cover average orders for different products, shipping expense and overall growth of e-commerce over the past two years.

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Taking Over a Family Business

Withum

When a child takes over a family business they immediately become an entrepreneur. This can be a daunting undertaking if the child is not prepared or is not inclined to be a business owner. So, here are some things to consider.

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What If The IRS Knocks On My Door? How To Handle An Audit Of Your Business.

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. The pandemic brought on many tax changes- including the uptick in small business audits. In 2020, the IRS announced its plan to increase small business tax audits by 50% in 2021 [1].

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Tax Breaks to Consider During National Small Business Week

RogerRossmeisl

The week of September 13-17 has been declared National Small Business Week by the Small Business Administration. To commemorate the week, here are three tax breaks to consider. 1. Claim bonus depreciation or a §179 deduction for asset additions Under current law, 100% first-year bonus depreciation is available for qualified new and used property that’s acquired and placed in service in calendar year 2021.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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What's New in State Sales and Use Taxes

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Here’s a review of some of the recent changes and updates. State Revenue Updates. Dire forecasts of states’ plunging sales tax revenue in the age of COVID continue to be proven wrong. Florida, which recently instituted economic nexus, is expected to beat pre-pandemic forecasts for general-revenue collections by about $1.2 billion for this fiscal year and $1.2 billion for next year – with online sales taxes making up a s

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Fintech Developments in the Startup Ecosystem

BurklandAssociates

As Fintech continues to be a top destination for VC capital, the sector is driving key developments across the startup ecosystem. According to Pitchbook data, some $1.354B went into 40 Read More. The post Fintech Developments in the Startup Ecosystem appeared first on Burkland.

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Claiming a Theft Loss Deduction if Your Business is the Victim of Embezzlement

RogerRossmeisl

A business may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for a theft loss. But does embezzlement count as theft? In most cases it does but you’ll have to substantiate the loss. A recent U.S. Tax Court decision illustrates how that’s sometimes difficult to do. Basic rules for theft losses The tax code allows a deduction for losses sustained during the taxable year and not compensated by insurance or other means.

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Hollywood Ponzi Scheme Guilty Plea

FraudFiles

The big news in Hollywod is a D-List actor named Zach Avery (legal name Zachary Horowitz) who is set to plead guilty to a Ponzi scheme in which he collected $650 million from about 250 investors. That’s a lot of money! And that’s an impressive scam. Over the years, I’ve written a bunch here about Ponzi schemes: What they are. Red flags of Ponzi schemes.

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AccountingDepartment.com Congratulates Clients on Making the Inc. 5000 List

AccountingDepartment

AccountingDepartment.com, the leader in outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, would like to congratulate our amazing clients that made it onto the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period, so we are happy to see our clients continuing to grow!

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US Markets Are Recovering: Is Your Business Ready for the Competition?

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. The US economy grew 6.3% in the first quarter, and 6.5% in the second quarter of 2021 [1]. Despite growing daily case numbers of the novel coronavirus's Delta variant, growth is still expected to continue.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Planning for Year-End Gifts with the Gift Tax Annual Exclusion

RogerRossmeisl

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash or stock to their loved ones. By properly using the annual exclusion, gifts to family members and loved ones can reduce the size of your taxable estate, within generous limits, without triggering any estate or gift tax. The exclusion amount for 2021 is $15,000.

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Leadership Development

RitaKeller

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams. Once again it is time to remind you of the leadership development programs offered by Convergence Coaching. Too many firms have ignored the need for structured leadership development programs and thus limit their choices when considering firm succession.

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Minimizing Accounts Receivable Process Time for Greater Cash Flow

AccountingDepartment

All businesses want to increase their cash flow rate, but sometimes cash flow delays come from within the company itself. Time-consuming manual processes and an Accounts Receivables (AR) staff that may be in the dark for some critical information can all be connected to a slow AR process.

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Invest In Your Middle Managers: They Can Make or Break Your Business

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. It’s the year of the great resignation– Businesses everywhere are currently facing an unprecedented turnover surge and labor shortage , so focusing on employee retention to avoid high turnover rates and their costs is more important now than ever before!

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Think big: Strategies for the small accounting firm

ThomsonReuters

Though viewed with certain strengths such as agility, the small accounting firm has its own unique set of challenges due to size. At the forefront of those challenges is staffing, and how properly outsourcing affects your firm’s client relationships. In this episode of Pulse of Practice “Get big! A chat with Chris Papin”, Paul Miller, Owner of Business by Design , and I are joined by Chris Papin, owner of Papin CPA, PLLC.

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Things To Consider Before Selling Your Skagit County Business

SkagitCountyTaxServices

You’ve put in the years, labored long days, sweat the bad times, and high-fived in the good as your business grew. Now, it looks like it’s time to step away into the next life stage, slay the next dragon. It’s time to sell. (You think.). Whether you’re headed to another career or a seaside retreat, get what your business is worth before you walk away.

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Accounting for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

AccountingDepartment

It's a brave new cyber world that we live in, one where virtual currency exists to exchange and pay for things globally. Certainly, this throws a whole new monkey wrench into basic accounting platforms and raises a few questions. How is accounting for cryptocurrency handled by an accountant, and just what in the world is it anyway?

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Preventing Fraud in a Law Firm

FraudFiles

There are two inexpensive and simple steps that can be taken to provide more oversight for the disbursement function at a law office. First, a partner needs to be actively involved in the process of issuing checks and payments. It’s not enough to simply glance at checks to vendors and immediately sign them. Before any check is signed or sent out, it should be compared to an invoice, credit card statement, or other documentation that will help verify the legitimacy of the payment.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. 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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Is the Premium Subsidy Still Available for a COBRA Election Made After September 30, 2021?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Is the COBRA premium subsidy still available for a period of coverage from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021, if the COBRA election is made after September 30, 2021? ANSWER: So long as a COBRA qualified beneficiary who is an Assistance Eligible Individual (AEI) under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) elects COBRA coverage for the period from April 1 through September 30, 2021, within COBRA’s 60-day election period, the subsidy is available.

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Voiding Checks in a Prior Period

SchoolofBookkeeping

When you reconcile your bank account you may notice that there are old entries lingering around that you need to review for clean up. In fact when bank reconciliations are done monthly you should take a hard look at these outstanding entries for possible errors or issues that need to be handled. If you are doing these for your client or yourself, be sure to discuss and review with the appropriate people.

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Disaster Prep Your Business

SingleTrackAccounting

Fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and extreme weather are threats we are experiencing more regularly due to climate change. This is getting close to home. We have been watching the Caldor fire ravage through California and move in close to many of our customers and a local Singletrack CPA. We know that proper planning for our businesses in case of disasters can be extremely beneficial, but why have so few people taken the time to plan it out and write it down.

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MLM Income Disclosure Statements Updated Again

FraudFiles

For years I’ve been collecting income disclosure statements issued by multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. These are the proof that you have almost no chance of making money in MLM, no matter what the company or product. Across the board, you see that the vast majority of the distributors make almost nothing in commissions. The “average earnings” for a company as a whole sometimes looks decent (who wouldn’t want to make an extra $2,000 per year!

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Agencies Propose Temporary Reporting Requirements for Air Ambulance Services

ThomsonReuters

Proposed Rules: Requirements Related to Air Ambulance Services, Agent and Broker Disclosures, and Provider Enforcement, 5 CFR Part 890, 26 CFR Part 54, 29 CFR Part 2590, 45 CFR Parts 144, 148, 149, and 150, 86 Fed Reg 51730 (Sept. 16, 2021); Air Ambulance NPRM – Fact Sheet (Sept. 10, 2021). Proposed Regulations. Fact Sheet. News Release. HHS, DOL, and the IRS have proposed regulations describing how health plans and insurers would temporarily report data on air ambulance services to the agencies

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IRS Extends Filing and Payment Dates for 10 Counties in New Jersey and 7 Counties in New York

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Another View of Remote Workers

RitaKeller

“Deep human connection is… the purpose and the result of a meaningful life – and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity.” – Melinda Gates. Some people like working remotely and have adapted easily. We hear so much about them. But what about the many people who actually like being with other people?

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Does Your Growing Business Need Controller Services?

AccountingDepartment

Many small-to-mid-size businesses, even many with revenues as high as $25 million annually, don’t have a financial controller. But adding controller services to your company’s accounting financial services has many benefits.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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IRS Reminder: Cost of Home Testing for COVID-19 Is an Eligible Medical Expense

ThomsonReuters

IR-2021-181 (Sept. 10, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued a reminder that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that can be paid or reimbursed under health FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, or Archer MSAs. That is because the cost to diagnose COVID-19—like the cost of other diagnostic procedures and devices (see our Checkpoint article )—is an eligible medical expense for tax purposes.

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President Biden and the SBA Announces Significant Changes to EIDL Program

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A Jerk Free Firm

RitaKeller

“In my opinion, we don’t devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks.” – Bill Watterson. Recently, a comment from Allan Koltin caused me to give some thought to what a jerk-free firm might be. Koltin noted that if you had a jerk-free firm, the firm would be more likely to have appeal as a merger candidate. I have observed that most CPA firms have at least one jerk at the leadership level.

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How Franchisors Can Build a Strong Item 19

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How Much Money Can I Make? As franchisors work to sell franchises, one question they will always be asked is, “how much money can I make?”. The answer to this question can be found within one section of the Franchise Disclosure Document: Item 19. In order to create a compelling Item 19, franchisors need financial data on the performance of each franchise location.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.