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6 Simple Ways to Get Your Customers Talking

DuctTapeMarketing

6 Simple Ways to Get Your Customers Talking written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Word of mouth marketing is considered by many to be the most desired form of marketing. The trust, referrals, and overall brand-building buzz that’s garnered by customers spreading the good word to prospects are worth its weight in gold. Some products, services, and experiences naturally produce chatter, but there are certain things that any company can do to stimulate word of mouth and cash in

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How to Ensure Life Insurance Isn’t Part of Your Taxable Estate

RogerRossmeisl

If you have a life insurance policy, you may want to ensure that the benefits your family will receive after your death won’t be included in your estate. That way, the benefits won’t be subject to federal estate tax. Current exemption amounts For 2021, the federal estate and gift tax exemption is $11.7 million ($23.4 million for married couples). That’s generous by historical standards but in 2026, the exemption is set to fall to about $6 million ($12 million for married couples) after inflation

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Are you missing out on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)?

KROST

If you have not looked into Employee Retention Tax Credits, then you need to reach out to your relationship manager or contact us right away to see if you qualify. It is worth a quick assessment. We can help you claim the credit and receive cash refunds up to $5,000 per employee in 2020 and up to $7,000 per employee per quarter in 2021. ERTC is a federal benefit that was originally established as part of the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has since been amended to offer addi

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The Difference Between Virtual and Online Accounting Services

AccountingDepartment

It's always important for a business to keep its costs as low as it can. Often, this is done in creative ways, but it must be done without compromising the quality of services or products. Outsourcing professionals to handle tasks outside of the company is a very effective way to cut costs instead of having to pay in-house employees for some tasks. An example of this is when marketing or advertising companies hire outside people or freelancers to develop their graphic design needs.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Register for our Complimentary Webinar – The Restaurant Revitalization Fund

KROST

Jean Hagan (Principal, Restaurant / Business Management) and Paren Knadjian (Practice Leader, M&A and Capital Markets) are hosting a complimentary webinar on The Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Join us for the details of the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund including eligibility, use of funds, calculation of funding amounts, how to apply and what documentation is required.

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SEP IRA Explained: Huge Tax Savings for Self-Employed Individuals!

LyfeAccounting

The SEP IRA allows business owners to deduct up to $58,000 and put that money towards retirement. This is thousands of dollars more than the $6,000 contribution limit that a standard traditional or Roth IRA account allows you to deduct. So if you are self-employed, earning income, and NOT taking advantage of the SEP or Solo 401K, get ready to cut your tax liability and save more money for retirement.

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Allowing Management to Override Internal Controls

FraudFiles

It’s clear that there is a time and place for management to occasionally override a control. Everything in business is not routine, and there are times when special situations require special treatment. It would be silly to prohibit management from ever overriding the policies and procedures that are in place. There has to be guidance in place to direct employees when they may consider overriding controls.

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Where The Buck Starts in Many Firms

RitaKeller

“If you are passing the buck, don’t ask for change.” – David Gerrold. Dan Hood , in his post on April 1st asked, “Where does the buck start?” He was referring to innovation inside accounting firms. I have an answer to that question that applies to many firms. In a lot of accounting firms, innovation has been, and is, started with the firm administrator or COO.

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The Rapidly Changing Landscape of State and Local Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Taxes

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5 Steps to a Complete Sales Tax Filing Process

TaxConnex

Sales tax is more complicated than ever, especially in a post-Wayfair world. And what’s worse is that everyone who says they’re simplifying sales tax is still leaving the hardest parts – and the liability – up to you. Don’t let sales tax compliance overwhelm you. Make the right decisions for your business so you can best manage compliance in a way that doesn’t overburden your finance team or put your business at risk of penalties and fees.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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On-Demand Webinar: Landlords & Tenants – Managing Through Distress

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