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Demystifying Government Contract Requirements: A Guide for New Businesses.

SMBAccountant

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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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #8 Unallowable Expenses

SMBAccountant

There are certain expenses that a business incurs that the federal government does not reimburse. While these costs may be legitimate business expenses, the federal government may disallow a cost which means it cannot be reimbursed using the incurred costs rates calculated to reimburse costs for cost contracts.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #12 R&D

SMBAccountant

These programs are offered by the government to encourage innovation with the potential for commercialization. These programs often result in technology or products that begin with government use and then become commercial items. Typically it is recorded when the expense is incurred in an R&D expense account.

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Sales Tax Updates: What’s new in sales tax for April?

TaxConnex

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. A bill that would raise the online sales tax in Alabama is progressing with state lawmakers. The current Alabama sales tax is 8% for online purchases, the same as for purchases at the state’s brick-and-mortar stores. Leveling the field.

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Finding Your Financial Compass: Why Small Businesses in Los Angeles Thrive with Specialized Tax and Accounting Support

MyIRSRelief

But for these go-getters, navigating the complexities of running a business, especially the ever-challenging world of taxes and accounting, can feel overwhelming. This is where specialized tax and accounting firms step in, becoming a crucial partner for small businesses with under 100 employees.

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Disabled Family Members May Be Able to Benefit from ABLE Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

If you have family members with disabilities, there may be a tax-advantaged way to save for their needs — without having them lose eligibility for the government benefits to which they’re entitled. law made changes that will allow more people to be eligible for these accounts, beginning in 2026. The SECURE 2.0 The SECURE 2.0

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Governance and leadership dynamics in accounting firms need scrutiny

Accounting Today

The shift of public accounting firms, traditionally focused on providing auditing and tax services, into expansive multidisciplinary firms has long raised concerns among investors and regulators.