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Google Reviews – 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs More

BuildYourFirm

Why are Google Reviews Important to My Business? Getting Google Reviews from your clients has always been beneficial in boosting your business, but you might be amazed at how big of a role those little yellow stars play in the overall success of your business. Let’s face it, just the sight of five stars builds up all the trust and confidence a potential customer needs to do business with your business.

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Put Employees to Work Fighting Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

You may have the best internal controls in the business world, but if your employees don’t follow them, your company is at serious risk for fraud. The same is true if workers aren’t aware of your company’s risks and can’t recognize red flags. The solution? Educate them. Training is critical A forensic accountant can conduct on-site, broad-based training for employees in the form of live or virtual presentations.

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Tips to Help People Choose a Reputable Tax Preparer

KROST

The following article was written by the IRS. View the original source here: [link]. Whether taxpayers regularly use a tax professional to help them file a tax return or they have decided to work with one for the first time, it is important to choose a tax return preparer wisely. Taxpayers are responsible for all the information on their income tax return.

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Physical Presence Checklist

TaxConnex

Sales and use tax obligations are determined by your nexus within a state or jurisdiction. Sales and use tax nexus is defined as the connection between a person or entity and a taxing jurisdiction. It is the basis for all your sales tax decisions because without sales tax nexus, you have no further sales tax obligation to a state. Prior to 2018, when the Supreme Court Case South Dakota v.

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Planning Your Restaurants 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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Google Reviews for Accountants – Why Your Firm Needs More

BuildYourFirm

How important are Google Reviews for Accountants? Google Reviews for accountants are more important than ever. Getting Google Reviews from your clients has always been beneficial in boosting your business, but you might be amazed at how big of a role those little yellow stars play in the overall success of your business. Let’s face it, just the sight of five stars builds up all the trust and confidence a potential customer needs to do business with your business.

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Should I File My 2020 Tax Return Early?

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS opened the 2020 individual income tax return filing season on February 12. (This is later than in past years because of a new law that was enacted late in December.) Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April 15 deadline (or you file for an extension), consider filing earlier this year. Why? You can potentially protect yourself from tax identity theft — and there may be other benefits, too.

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Startup Financial Fraud: Tips to Mitigate Your Risk

BurklandAssociates

According to PWC’s Global Economic and Fraud Survey, 47% of companies experienced fraud in the past 24 months, and more than $4.5 trillion are lost to fraud globally each year. Read More. The post Startup Financial Fraud: Tips to Mitigate Your Risk appeared first on Burkland.

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Post-Brexit companies face new UK tariff regime and trade compliance challenges

ThomsonReuters

When the United Kingdom (UK) officially implemented its Brexit plan and withdrew from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020, the UK and EU entered into an eleven-month “transition” period, the main purpose of which was to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two parties. Finally, on December 24, 2020, the UK and EU announced that an agreement had been reached allowing originating goods to continue to flow under duty and quota-free conditions after the Brexit transition perio

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Taking Required Minimum Distributions in 2021

RogerRossmeisl

If you have a traditional IRA or tax-deferred retirement plan account, you probably know that taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) is mandatory when you reach a certain age — or you’ll be penalized. The CARES Act, which passed last March, allowed people to skip taking these withdrawals in 2020 but now that we’re in 2021, RMDs must be taken again.

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Sustainability, CSR and ESG Reporting

Withum

This week’s Barron’s cover story is about the “100 Most Sustainable Companies.” Six years ago when I got involved, through the NYS Society of CPAs, with sustainability reporting perhaps 20 of the S&P500 companies were issuing reports on their “Green” activities. Today almost all of them issue such reports. Do a search of any company and use either “Sustainability,” “CSR” or “ESG” and you will be able to access the reports.

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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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Learn How to Print Payroll Checks in 5 Simple Steps

Patriot Software

As an employer, you have different options to choose from when it comes to paying employees. One option you have is to print payroll checks. Printing checks comes with a few decisions, like purchasing supplies and selecting a check layout. Learn what steps you need to take to get your employees’ wages from computer to […] READ MORE.

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IRS Releases 2020 Versions of Publication 503 and Form 2441 for Child and Dependent Care Expenses

ThomsonReuters

IRS Publication 503 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses (for 2020 Returns); IRS Form 2441 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses) and Instructions (2020). Publication 503. Form 2441. Instructions. The IRS has released the latest versions of Publication 503 and Form 2441 (and its accompanying instructions) for the 2020 tax year. Publication 503 explains the requirements that taxpayers must meet to claim the dependent care tax credit (DCTC) under Code § 21 for child and dependent care expenses.

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Revised Tax Benefits for Higher Education

RogerRossmeisl

Attending college is one of the biggest investments that parents and students ever make. If you or your child (or grandchild) attends (or plans to attend) an institution of higher learning, you may be eligible for tax breaks to help foot the bill. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted recently, contains some revised tax benefits for higher education.

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Restaurant Site Audit – Post-COVID Operations

KROST

In 2020, the Restaurant Industry was projected to do $899 billion in sales. That expectation has since been adjusted down to $659 billion in sales, a $240 billion hit to the industry as a result of the pandemic. Every operator has felt the effects of the pandemic, and the most motivated, wasted no time pivoting their business model to conform with local guidelines in their areas.

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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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How To Maximize Profit and ROI From Your People

GrowthForceBlog

6 min read. Business owners who view their employees as an expense- rather than an asset- don't realize how much their people drive profit.

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IRS Releases 2021 Version of Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits

ThomsonReuters

IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits (For use in 2021)). Available at [link]. The 2021 version of Publication 15-B reflects changes to a variety of fringe benefit rules, many of which provide COVID-19-related relief. Here are highlights: FSA Relief. The publication reflects relief for health and dependent care FSAs that allows employers increased flexibility for election changes, carryovers, and grace periods (among other things) in 2020 and 2021 (see our Checkpo

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Federal Tax Credit for Buying an Electric Vehicle

RogerRossmeisl

Although electric vehicles (or EVs) are a small percentage of the cars on the road today, they’re increasing in popularity all the time. And if you’re buying an electric vehicle, you may be eligible for a federal tax break. The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of qualifying plug-in electric drive motor vehicles including passenger vehicles and light trucks.

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Steve Padgett’s System To Turn Upset Clients Into Happy Clients

SkagitCountyTaxServices

I am simultaneously eager while also being slightly horrified that tax season has officially begun. Horrified, simply because the IRS has been significantly behind the 8-ball this year, and I still can’t believe that we’re already halfway through February 2021. EAGER … well, because there are so many new credits available to Skagit County business owners this year, and I’m pretty thrilled about the opportunity to save YOU some money on your tax obligations.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Divisor

Withum

Each Dow Jones Average Index has divisors which is a number that converts the changes in the prices of the stocks into Index points. A dollar change does not translate into a point change in the index.

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Cloud Considerations

ThomsonReuters

There is almost no aspect of our personal and professional lives that does not rely on cloud computing. In our personal lives, we have at least one streaming service – Netflix, Disney+, Spotify and the list can go on for quite a bit, therefore you are in the cloud. And if you among the rare who doesn’t shell out $10 – $18 monthly for a subscription to one of these businesses, but have photos and music on your phone that can also be accessed from a tablet or laptop, you too are in the cloud

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Startup Investments That May Be Too Good To Be True

RogerRossmeisl

Many startup companies require access to large sums of investment capital to take on well-established competitors. The need to raise such funding may encourage a startup’s founder to paint an overly optimistic picture of the business and exaggerate its ability to succeed. In some extreme circumstances, founders may resort to deception to convince investors to back their ventures.

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Signs You've Outgrown Your Bookkeeper & How It's Seriously Holding Back Your Business

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. When you're running a service-based for-profit business, bookkeeping and accounting likely aren't part of your company's core value propositions. However, that doesn't mean a strong accounting system isn't highly valuable, and necessary to run it well.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Online Shopping Safety Tips: Protect Yourself from Cybercrime

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Court Dismisses Class Action COBRA Claims of Former Employee Who Still Had Coverage

ThomsonReuters

Carter v. Sw. Airlines Co. Bd. of Tr., 2020 WL 7334504 (M.D. Fla. 2020). A terminated employee brought a proposed class action lawsuit against her former employer’s board of trustees (in its capacity as plan administrator of the employer’s health plan), alleging that it sent her a late COBRA election notice that lacked essential information and confused her.

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FAQs – PPP Loans

KROST

Since the CARES Act passed into law in March, there have been new laws, multiple rule publications, and over 50 FAQs released by the SBA in regards to the PPP and EIDL loans. KROST’s subject matter experts have compiled a list of frequently asked questions below: Question: How are full time equivalent employees calculated in the 2nd PPP? If using 2019 numbers, do they put the average number of fte’s from that period?

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The Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make During a Recession (And What To Do Instead)

GrowthForceBlog

5 min read. Being a leader in business is challenging enough already, let alone trying to navigate through a crisis. Having to make tough decisions gets even harder when the economy drops into a recession and anxiety sets in. Let’s review the current situation, the biggest mistakes we’ve seen and what to do instead.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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Single Member LLC: What You Need to Know This Tax Season (2021)

LyfeAccounting

?. One of the most popular types of business entities in the United States is a single-member limited liability company. This type of LLC has only one owner. A single-member LLC is usually a business registered in the state where the company does business. The phrase “single member” is an admission that the LLC has one owner, and that owner is referred to as a member.

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Can We Use the Same SPD When Our Health Plan Changes From Insured to Self-Insured?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company is planning to change our ERISA-covered health plan from an insured plan to a self-insured plan. If we keep the same plan design, and the insurance company that currently insures the plan will administer the self-insured plan under an “administrative services only” (ASO) contract, can we keep using the same summary plan description (SPD)?

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[Webinar] Employee Retention Tax Credits: Qualifications, Benefits & Refunds

KROST

Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they host a webinar on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) on Thursday, March 4th at 10:30AM PST. In this session, they will review the details of the recently passed Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, including: • Qualifying companies – aggregation rules, full-time employee limitations. • Qualifying wages – healthcare costs. • Reporting requirements and refunds.

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Are Social Security Numbers Required For New Mandatory 990 Efiling?

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.