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Bartering is a Taxable Transaction Even If No Cash is Exchanged

RogerRossmeisl

Fair market value Here are some examples of an exchange of services: A computer consultant agrees to offer tech support to an advertising agency in exchange for free advertising. An electrical contractor. And if you exchange services with another business, the transaction results in taxable income for both parties.

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Demystifying Government Contract Requirements: A Guide for New Businesses.

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Packaging and Marking: Identifies how the contractor should review, package, and ship their items. This is where the expertise of a specialized SMB Accounting and Consulting firm can be invaluable. For businesses looking to secure or manage government contracts, partnering with SMB Accounting and Consulting can make all the difference.

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What the U.S. House’s Move On Microsoft Copilot Really Means for AI 

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This is particularly relevant for government contractors and businesses operating in regulated environments, who must ensure that their adoption of AI solutions is in compliance with government security standards and protocols. Let’s Chat The post What the U.S.

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Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement Contracts

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The contractor bears all the cost risks in this scenario. Though there are risks involved to the contractor, FFP contracts are typically easier to track costs against and require less administrative effort. Though they are very similar in the risk that the contractor accepts when entering these contracts, there are some differences.

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Contractor Business Systems Series: Part 8 – Navigating Business Systems Audits and Reviews

Cherry Bekaert

We guide contractors in developing and maintaining compliant business systems, performing systems assessments, providing audit support and preparing contractors for audits or reviews by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or other cognizant agencies. Contact us.

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Contractor Business Systems Series: Part 7 – Material Management and Accounting System

Cherry Bekaert

A government contractor Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), as outlined in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.242-7004 , is a system for planning, controlling and accounting for the acquisition, use, issuance and disposition of material. How should a contractor prepare for a review or audit by DCAA?

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Feds Accuse Kansas CPA of Embezzling Money From Client to Build New Home

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Quintin Flanagin, 43, of Colby, is a certified public accountant and is part owner of Williams Consulting, a Colby accounting firm. Farms hired Williams Consulting to do accounting and the business relationship continued for 15 years, according to an indictment. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas said.

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