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End of the Year Sales Tax Updates to be Aware of as You Start 2022

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 updates. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has asked the state Department of Revenue to work with state legislators representing the communities impacted by recent wildfires to fast-track legislation extending the sales tax exemption for fence materials and services.

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Learning For Success in 2022 – International English

PANALITIX

RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Learning For Success in 2022. What would you like to learn in 2022? . We’re not talking about your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) obligations. We’re talking about what would really BENEFIT you. What you would ENJOY. What you would most VALUE in terms of education. Panalitix has been reorganising our huge volume of learning content into COURSES which are: Short, Sharp, and Action-Oriented… since your time is limited .

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FAQs on Tax Treatment for COVID Relief Programs

Withum

COVID Relief Programs Included: PPP, EIDL, ERC, FFCRA, SVOG, and RRF. The COVID-19 pandemic created a vast network of small business relief programs in the form of loans, grants, tax credits and direct payments. From the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), small businesses were infused with billions of dollars in government assistance to keep the economy running and businesses afloat.

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Agencies Issue FAQs (Part 51) With ACA Preventive Health Services Guidance

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FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 51, Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Implementation (Jan. 10, 2022). Available at [link]. The DOL, IRS, and HHS have issued FAQs Part 51. While six of the FAQs provide anticipated guidance on plan coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 tests (see our Checkpoint article ), three FAQs address issues relating to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive health services requirements.

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Planning Your Restaurant's 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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Partners Jim Bourke and Ed Mendlowitz Rank as Top Influencers in Public Accounting

Withum

Withum’s Jim Bourke and Ed Mendlowitz continue to shape the public accounting landscape and earn respect from their industry peers. For 2021, by way of 140 candidate votes, Bourke and Mendlowitz ranked on Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting list together for the seventh consecutive year. Withum’s Advisory Services practice, he is continually recognized for his ability to harness the power of innovation through technology within public accounting and

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Health Plans Must Cover OTC COVID-19 Tests

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FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 51, Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Implementation (Jan. 10, 2022). Available at [link]. The DOL, IRS, and HHS have issued FAQ guidance addressing group health plan coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

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Must an Employer Verify an Employee’s Eligibility for an HSA?

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QUESTION: Our company is thinking about adding a high-deductible health plan (HDHP)/health savings account (HSA) option, under which it would contribute to eligible employees’ HSAs. Must our company verify each employee’s HSA eligibility before it makes those contributions? ANSWER: An employer is not required to verify an employee’s HSA eligibility before contributing to the employee’s HSA.

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Start The New Year With These Outsourced Accounting Basics

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As you start the new year and continue to seek ways to make this year better than last, it’s time to take another look at outsourced accounting services. Outsourced accounting and bookkeeping solutions help businesses across all industries save time and money. Here’s an overview of how outsourcing helps and the benefits it provides.

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What to Know About IRS Changes Around Form 1024 Exemption Application

Withum

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made revisions to Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) or Section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code, to permit electronic submission, and has mandated electronic filing. Effective January 3, 2022, applications for recognition of exemption on Form 1024 must be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov.

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NEW REPORTING REQUIRED: Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information

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Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on January 1, 2021. Compliance is supposed to have occurred by January 1, 2022. However, it’s not quite ready yet. Here’s what we know: According to the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), millions of corporations, LLCs, and other business entities are formed each year that are.

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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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Documents For a Business Lifestyle Analysis

FraudFiles

Doing a lifestyle analysis on a business during a divorce can be very important to find out the truth about the numbers. It involves going down to the detailed transaction level to look for clues about what has really happened with the money. What documents do you need? When a closely held business is being evaluated in connection with a family law case, the following business-related documents may be requested: Business ownership records (stock certificates, charters, operating agreements, joi

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IRS Issues 2022 Procedures for Letter Rulings, Determination Letters, and Other Guidance

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Rev. Procs. 2022-1 and 2022-4, 2022-1 I.R.B. 1 and 161 (Jan. 3, 2022). Available at [link]. The IRS has issued its annual update and restatement of the revenue procedures governing letter rulings, determination letters, and other guidance, including guidance about employee benefit plans. These revenue procedures supersede their 2021 counterparts (see our Checkpoint article ) and are generally effective as of their issuance date.

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Do As You Say

RitaKeller

“ Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. ” – William Shakespeare. The above quote certainly applies to public accounting. Do you always do what you say you will do? You remarked to a client when they dropped off or sent in their tax information, “We’ll have it ready for you in a couple of weeks.” Did that couple of weeks turn into a couple of months?

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On Reconsideration, Eighth Circuit Concludes That ERISA Does Not Preempt State Law Regulating PBMs

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Pharm. Care Mgmt. Ass’n. v. Wehbi, 2021 WL 5355916 (8th Cir. 2021). Available at [link]. The Eighth Circuit, reconsidering a prior ruling on remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, has concluded that ERISA does not preempt a North Dakota law regulating the relationship between pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Among other things, the challenged law regulates the fees PBMs may charge pharmacies, limits the copayments PBMs may charge, and requires certain disclosures.

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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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Pandemic Occupancy and the Hybrid World

Withum

Just months before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Withum discussed the future of coworking spaces in a world with or without WeWork. WeWork was the largest New York City tenant in 2018 and increased its square footage by more than 700,000 in 2019. Subleasing and hoteling were ideas on the rise as brokerage houses offered coworking office space and companies attempted to reduce fixed costs to improve operational margins as a result of the WeWork model.