CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
For many accountants, busy season can certainly feel more like “survival season” – last year, nearly 200 million individual and business tax returns were filed , with accountants shouldering a large portion of the work. Now, with accounting firms facing talent shortages and growing workloads, the effort required for this tax season may seem positively Herculean.
RogerRossmeisl
MARCH 24, 2023
If you’re buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business, be aware that a heavy SUV may provide a more generous tax break this year than you’d get from a smaller vehicle. The reason has to do with how smaller business cars are depreciated for tax purposes. Depreciation rules Business cars are subject to more restrictive tax depreciation rules than those that apply to other depreciable assets.
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SMBAccountant
MARCH 24, 2023
When a new vendor or subcontractor provides a service to your business for the first time, it is important to request a W-9 from them as soon as possible. By doing so, you will be able to confirm the vendors mailing information and EIN (Employer Identification Number) which is needed for 1099-NEC tax filings. Tax form 1099-NEC is the IRS form used by businesses to report payments made to independent contractors, subcontractors, freelancers, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals for serv
RogerRossmeisl
MARCH 24, 2023
If customers report fraud or suspicious charges on their accounts, what might seem like a challenge can actually be an opportunity for your business. Handle these disputes efficiently and you can regain — and even strengthen — customer loyalty. The alternative: angry customers, damage to your reputation and financial losses. Your customer dispute resolution processes should move quickly to get to the bottom of possible fraudulent activity.
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CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
By Jamie Dupree, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) When Democrats in Congress approved an extra $80 billion for the IRS last year, most of the focus was on how it would be used to step up tax enforcement. But a chunk of that same money also went to improve taxpayer services, and Biden administration officials say that it’s already paying off. “Taxpayers are getting drastically improved customer service,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who said at a pair of congressional hearings that
Going Concern
MARCH 24, 2023
TW: TurboTax bashing Before you get all bent out of shape over an anime dating sim that asks for your Social Security number for the purposes of helping you complete your federal tax return, know two things: Steam yeeted the game you’re about to see off the platform in a mere 24 hours and Tax Heaven 3000 is a project of Brooklyn art collective MSCHF not a legitimate tax prep alternative.
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Canopy Accounting
MARCH 24, 2023
In our recent webinar, "Two Clicks to Transcripts with Dawn Brolin," Dawn discussed the firm-wide benefits of Canopy's Transcripts & Notices tool and how it's increased the value of her firm, improved client relationships, and saved time. If you need to pull transcripts for your client, you must have a signed Form 2848. Here is a closer look, with answers included, into the great questions from our digital audience about IRS Form 2848.
CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
Residents and businesses in five New York counties affected by recent winter storms now have until May 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service has announced. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of storms that occurred between Dec. 23 and Dec. 28, 2022.
Going Concern
MARCH 24, 2023
Reminder: you have until April 17 to weigh in on a proposal to extend the CPA exam window Practice Is it time for firms to transform their business model? [ Journal of Accountancy ] Pandemic pressures have worn the workforce thin, and the economy is in the thick of rapid, radical change. It’s time for firm leaders to ensure their businesses are on course to not just survive but thrive.
Randal DeHart
MARCH 24, 2023
Most business owners receive plenty of well-intentioned advice and 'helpful opinion' from family and friends. However, good business advice spoken from commercial experience is another matter entirely. That's not to say it's hard to find, but finding a reputable source in the Internet age is sometimes less than straightforward – especially if you have a specific problem to solve and limited time.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Business operations are getting increasingly complex, shareholders are demanding more, and your auditors are breathing down your neck like never before. In this high-pressure environment, it’s important to remember that reconciliation activity is your last line of defense against financial fraud and errors. Insisting on a manual process to handle month-end reconciliations is a risky endeavor that places an undue burden on your accounting team.
Going Concern
MARCH 24, 2023
The following message is for current and aspiring CPAs: it isn’t often that anyone asks your opinion unless it’s a client trying to get free work out of you but there is an issue in need of your immediate attention and feedback. NASBA is soliciting comments on a proposal to extend the CPA exam window from 18 to 24 months and you have until April 17 to get them in.
CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
Founded in 1897, the NYSSCPA offers networking opportunities for CPAs, along with CPE courses and conferences, over 50 committees that cover various specializations, and also publishes the CPA Journal. NYSSCPA currently has 15 chapters throughout the state of New York and is currently governed by a 39-member board of directors. The society has more than 21,000 members, making it one of the largest in the U.S.
Withum
MARCH 24, 2023
A friend, Michael A. “Mickey” Kaufman, retired about six years ago as a corporate attorney. Since he retired, it seems he has been busier than ever. Besides many social and charitable activities, he became an author and has just published his magnum opus. As soon as he retired, he finished writing a children’s book that he started over 20 years ago while on vacation with his youngest daughter, Andrea, to whom he started telling made-up stories to get her attention.
CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
As the name implies a SIMPLE plan—short for Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees—is simple to set up and manage. Typically, these accounts operate like traditional IRAs. Now the new SECURE Act 2.0 enacted late last year makes it easier for SIMPLE plan participants to save more for retirement. Background : To qualify to use a SIMPLE, a business can’t employ more than 100 workers.
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Canopy Accounting
MARCH 24, 2023
In this webinar, Dawn Brolin discusses the firm-wide benefits of Canopy's Transcripts & Notices tool and how it's increased the value of her firm, improved client relationships and saved time. Dawn will be joined by KC Brothers of Canopy who walk through the details of the Transcripts & Notices, showing just how simple it is.
CPA Practice
MARCH 24, 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA review Acumatica , an easy-to-use and customizable cloud ERP system that helps improve profitability, efficiency, and more. Click here to visit the podcast page.
Withum
MARCH 24, 2023
OR The words “testing” and quality assurance (QA) are used interchangeably in the industry, and many aren’t aware of the difference between the two. Testing, as such, focuses on the correctness of the end product, whereas software quality assurance testing ensures that appropriate procedures and processes are in place and enables the delivery of a product/service to an agreed level of quality.
RitaKeller
MARCH 24, 2023
“Mistakes should be examined, learned from, and discarded; not dwelled upon and stored.” – Tim Fargo I hope you are giving your team members feedback as they work their way through tax season. Young professionals want feedback continually, “How am I doing today?” Here’s a Friday Flashback post that might be helpful.
Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC
In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.
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