CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this white paper, we break down the key federal payroll laws, explore important compliance insights, highlight the role of technology, and provide practical tips for maintaining compliance. federal payroll compliance is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and dedication.

payroll

Accounting Today

JULY 2, 2025

Capitol Andrew Harnik/Photographer: Andrew Harnik/Gett President Donald Trump is meeting with a faction of conservative lawmakers at the White House who have threatened to sink his signature tax legislation over its $3.4 All rights reserved. EDT 2 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Rep. Andy Harris accompanied by Rep.

North Carolina

TaxConnex

MARCH 21, 2024

There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax. The Court of Appeals of South Carolina has affirmed a state Administrative Law Court (ALC) finding that the online retail giant remains liable for eight figures in unpaid sales tax on third-party sales from 2016, interest and penalties.

South Carolina

TaxConnex

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Clubs and dues have been around for decades, but the rise of certain memberships – and the ability to sell them over the internet – have also raised the question of whether memberships incur sales tax. Health and fitness club In some states membership in one of these creates a sales tax obligation; in others it doesn’t.

South Carolina

TaxConnex

MAY 26, 2022

However, certain exemptions could apply making the sale of TPP exempt from sales tax in some situations. The buyer wants to make the original purchase exempt from sales tax, and they expect to then charge sales tax when they sell the item. Sales tax obligations start with nexus. Assessing your footprint.

South Dakota

TaxConnex

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The new year will no doubt be another active one in sales tax. Weaker state revenue The kind of year it’s going to be for state coffers could greatly influence such future sales tax trends as new levies, tougher nexus thresholds and intensifying audits. Overall, state tax revenues dropped 5.3%. If so, watch out for 2024.

Sales

TaxConnex

JANUARY 28, 2021

There’s always something changing or new going on in the world of tax, especially sales tax. Nationwide , the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board has made amendments to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax (SST) Agreement to revise its amnesty-related provisions. It’s reported to bring about $9 million in revenue annually.

Sales

TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Each brings different sales tax implications – and retail and ecommerce businesses aren’t always aware of their obligations. The exemption question Sales tax obligations start with nexus, the concept that enables state and local governments to require businesses to collect and remit sales tax on the products and services they sell.

Sales

TaxConnex

JUNE 22, 2021

The years since June 2018 have been unlike anything in the history of sales tax. Supreme Court Wayfair decision three years ago empowered tax jurisdictions with the sudden authority to require thousands of companies to collect and remit sales tax. How has the sales tax landscape changed in just 36 months? Wayfair case.

South Dakota

SkagitCountyTaxServices

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This goes also if you live in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and various parts of Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. If you need guidance on anything, reach out: (360) 424-1040 Something we find a lot of retail-focused businesses struggle with is sales tax filing. So, how should you tax a product and service bundle?

Sales

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amanda Iacone at Bloomberg Tax has written the accounting niche’s 1,735th article about the accountant shortage and this time, as is often the case, the focus is 150 hours. Apparently South Carolina has joined them. It’s a shallow pool, and we have to do something about the leak.”

Minnesota

CPA Practice

JUNE 28, 2024

the pivotal United States Supreme Court decision that enabled states to tax remote sales. Keep reading for a recap of the Wayfair decision , how Wayfair affected sales tax , and a summary of some of the most contentious ramifications stemming from remote sales tax requirements. Wayfair, Inc., What was the Wayfair decision?

South Carolina

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Christine has over 25 years of banking experience specializing in working with tax-exempt organizations in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. In addition to assisting in the coordination and management of the Association’s annual audit and budget, she oversees the payroll and benefits accounting. She holds a B.S.

CPA

Going Concern

MARCH 27, 2023

South Carolina’s comptroller quits after a $3.5 million) fine over lapses in its auditing work of bad-debt manager China Huarong Asset Management Co. Zhu urged Deloitte to learn a lesson from the punishment, correct mistakes and improve audit quality, according to a statement from the ministry on Sunday.

accounting for dummies

Going Concern

MAY 12, 2023

a public accounting firm that services businesses and individuals, plans to open a 4,200-square-foot office near the Landmark shopping center in July, said Ann Koenigsman, a tax partner who is heading up the opening of the Denver location. The firm is relocating from Grosvenor Place. based IPA 100 firm Schellman of (FY21 net revenue of $101.9

CPA

CPA Practice

MAY 18, 2023

Kaarin Kontio Evens (Minnesota), a graduate of Macalester College with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, a Bachelor of Arts in music and a Master of Science in chemistry from University of Wisconsin, Madison (with additional business coursework at Augsburg University), is employed with Lottsa Tax and Accounting Services in Minneapolis, MN.

CPA

CPA Practice

JUNE 1, 2023

The coalition includes the following organizations: AICPA Latino Tax Pros National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. NSBCPA) National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) Padgett Business Services The Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF) H&R Block Prosperity Now.

institute of chartered accountants

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Audit Lack of Crypto Audit Regulation Raises Questions About PCAOB Authority [ Wall Street Journal ] The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is facing calls to be the regulator that brings supervision to bear on auditors of cryptocurrency companies, even as the majority of crypto businesses fall outside its jurisdiction. “It

Legal

Going Concern

AUGUST 12, 2024

Ortiz spent years there auditing and studying for her CPA exam. Marcum Asia, the US audit firm focused on Chinese small-caps, has been excluded from the $2.3bn acquisition of its parent company, leaving it searching for a new name and potentially new investors. “We 390 current and former partners are also named in the claim.

Tax

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Which practice management system do you use? million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Which practice management system do you use? million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Which practice management system do you use?

Rhode Island

PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

States can collect sales taxes from online retailers thanks to a U.S. The 5-4 decision essentially overturns the court’s 1992 ruling that states can collect sales taxes only from retailers that maintain a physical presence in those states. For starters, “a Government Accountability Office audit said states missed out on about $13.7

South Dakota

CPA Practice

MAY 17, 2023

FORVIS Adds Aaron Schaal as Tax Partner in New York FORVIS recently announced the hiring of Aaron Schaal as a partner with its tax team in New York. tax planning experience as well as considerable international tax and transfer pricing experience to FORVIS. Schaal brings significant U.S. He also earned a J.D.

South Carolina

CPA Practice

JULY 19, 2024

million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Do you have a document management system? million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Do you have a document management system? million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Do you have a document management system?

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Top Technology Initiative Article – October 2024 Well, that’s a wrap on another tax season. This year was one of the most normal tax years in some time. The IRS granted tax relief for MI storms , tornados in OH , hurricanes Beryl in TX , and Debby in NC. Otherwise, tax deadlines were normal in most places. And wait again!

South Carolina

Going Concern

MARCH 3, 2023

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital to Restate Some Results on Accounting Issues [ CoinDesk ] Marathon Digital (MARA) said it will need to restate portions of its audited 2021 results and currently unaudited quarterly reports from 2022 after an inquiry from the U.S. Tax Tax tips for influencers are everywhere.

South Carolina

Going Concern

JANUARY 26, 2024

Long Read Corporate Self-Oversight [ The American Prospect ] Four auditing firms examine the books of nearly every big U.S. How AI is transforming audit [ Thomson Reuters ] In the past, auditors have heavily relied on manual processes to uncover risks in financial statements and business operations. AI Is your firm keeping pace?

accounted

Going Concern

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Whistleblowers have accused EY of whitewashing suspicions of money laundering and tax evasion in an investigation it conducted this year for longstanding client Leonteq. Big Four Audit Giants Shut Down Legal Operations in China Following ‘Regulatory Raids’ [ Law.com ]. Grant Thornton LLP (FY21 net revenue of $1.97

auditor

Going Concern

MAY 19, 2023

How the tax leaks scandal forced PwC out of the shadows [ Australian Financial Review ] A brutal news cycle shredded any hope PwC had that this would be a circuit breaker. Labor senator Deborah O’Neill, who helped reveal the extent of the tax leaks, homed in on the review. Let’s call it what it is – an exercise in damage control.

auditor

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Big 4 Big Four Accounting Firms Ebb as Feeder for Corporate CFO Jobs [ Bloomberg Tax ] Long-term recruiting trends show top accounting and consulting firms are slipping as a dominant contributor to the talent pipeline for chief financial officers at big publicly traded companies, though they remain a common launching point.

accounting and finance

Going Concern

MARCH 22, 2023

After a frantic search, the Trump Organization settled on the firm of Whitley Penn, LLP (“Whitley Penn”) based out of Fort Worth, Texas to perform audit services, compilation services and tax preparation services, including the preparation of an SOFC for the year 2021. Let’s see what her beef is.

New York

Going Concern

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ICYMI: the weekend discussion was about this new TurboTax ad making waves among tax practitioners : The motivational poster in the background is PwC UK is restructuring. The firm will also overhaul parts of its consulting, deals, risk and tax practices by moving and merging certain functions, creating six new teams.

accounted

TaxConnex

JANUARY 28, 2025

In our first blog, we looked at how complicated sales tax can be for construction professionals, including how the form of the contract and location of the work can make even the simplest job complex for compliance. In short, what works for sales tax in one state in this industry often doesnt work in another.

North Carolina

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Its been almost seven years since the Supreme Courts South Dakota vs. Wayfair decision opened the door for remote sellers sales tax obligations in almost every state. In that time, online businesses need to get sales and use tax registration right has only intensified. Services dont incur sales tax in many states but do in some.

South Dakota

TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Its been almost seven years since the Supreme Courts South Dakota vs. Wayfair decision opened the door for remote sellers sales tax obligations in almost every state. In that time, online businesses need to get sales and use tax registration right has only intensified. Services dont incur sales tax in many states but do in some.

South Dakota