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Are You Charging Enough? Why You Should Raise Your Prices

Randal DeHart

There comes a time for every small business to raise its prices. While it may seem scary, remember that it's your job to keep costs fair for you and your customers. That means you have to charge prices that work for you and allow you to remain in business. Am I Not Charging Enough? Knowledge leads to profits and cash flow. What makes knowledge powerful?

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Does the Kiddie Tax Affect Your Family?

RogerRossmeisl

Many people wonder how they can save taxes by transferring assets into their children’s names. This tax strategy is called income shifting. It seeks to take income out of your higher tax bracket and place it in the lower tax brackets of your children. While some tax savings are available through this approach, the “kiddie tax” rules impose substantial limitations if: The child hasn’t reached age 18 before the close of the tax year, or The child’s earned income doesn’t exceed half of his or her s

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7 Advantages of Accounting Software You Can’t Beat

Patriot Software

As a busy business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save your time and money. And, you certainly don’t want to waste your precious time, energy, and hard-earned cash on accounting tasks. The solution? Accounting software. Along with saving your money and time, there are plenty of other advantages of accounting software. Ready to […] READ MORE.

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5 reasons you need continuity in a sales tax provider

TaxConnex

Consistent (i.e., “good”) service is a nice thing to have in any industry. In a field that changes as fast as sales tax, it’s a necessity. But providers have their own business priorities as well and if customer service isn’t at the top of their list, changes could end up harming you. Maybe they’ve priced themselves out of your range or discontinued the service you need, or have become too big to match your specific needs.

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The 5 Types of Hourly Workers: An HR Guide to Recruiting and Retention

All hourly workers want similar things, but when it comes to recruiting & retention, it helps to understand personal motivations. Download Paycor’s guide to learn how to find & keep the 5 types of hourly workers.

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IRS/Energy Dept Issue Guidance, List of Cars Eligible for Revised EV Credit

RogerRossmeisl

On its website, the IRS has issued guidance on accessing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022’s tax credits for electric vehicles (“Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle Credit at a Glance”), while the Energy Department listed credit-eligible cars, trucks, and SUVs (“List of Vehicles with Final Assembly in North America”) on 8/16/22, just hours after President Biden signed the law.

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CPA Who Gave Up Public Accounting to Drive an 18-Wheeler Says He Made More Money Driving a Truck

Going Concern

*post image is not Steve, just some guy from iStock. Letters to the editor are great because they clue you in to how a reader identifies with what you’ve written and often the writer will share their own experience viewed through the lens of your story. In this case, the reader-submitted letter we’re about to share with you was written not to us but to Fortune in regards to this August 15 article about the struggle to find accounting and finance talent (we wrote our own take on Delo

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IRS will wipe away $1.2B in late fees from pandemic

Accounting Today

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5 mistakes you make when quoting fees to new clients

Mark Lee

One of the many recurring topics in my conversations wth accountants is their approach to quoting fees. Twice in the last week I have been asked my view on fee quotes sent out by accountants I am mentoring. They are not alone. I know from my webinars and group sessions that plenty of sole practitioners are frustrated by the same issue. In each of the most recent cases I noted that the accountants had made similar mistakes.

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Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time

Patriot Software

Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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The Auto Industry is Likely to Decline in Enterprise Value

RogerRossmeisl

Excerpt of an article posted to the ARK Invest website on 7/15/22 According to the research of ARK Invest, during the next five years the auto industry as measured in units will grow, but as measured by enterprise value, it will shrink. In 2021, the number of light vehicles sold globally was 78 million and the enterprise value of automakers, roughly $3.5 trillion.

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8 Sins of a Manual Reconciliation

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.

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Employee Documentation: Tips & Examples to Save Your Startup Money

BurklandAssociates

Employee documentation can help your company raise that next round of funding and mitigate any allegations of unfair employment practices. The post Employee Documentation: Tips & Examples to Save Your Startup Money appeared first on Burkland.

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 August ‘22 Acterys Product Updates

Acterys

This month, we are again releasing major improvements for Acterys. Our development team has been pretty busy working on significant functionality improvements and new features to make your experience with our products better in terms of speed, usability, security, and ease of use. We have added multiple new features, new Apps, upgraded Power BI visuals with refined functions, and enhanced overall application security.

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TaxConnex™ Chosen to Speak at Two GSCPA Events This Fall and Exhibiting this Week at the Southeastern Accounting Show!

TaxConnex

We are excited to announce that we have been chosen by the Georgia Society of CPAs to speak at two events this fall and exhibit at this week’s Southeastern Accounting Show ! “We are excited to work with GSCPA at these three events” explained TaxConnex Partner and Chief Revenue Officer, Brian Greer. “It’s been a long time since these events have been in person and we’re glad to be back out there speaking and meeting with our partners, clients, and future clients.

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Tax Obligations if Your Business Closes its Doors

RogerRossmeisl

Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is your situation, we can assist you, including taking care of the various tax responsibilities that must be met. Of course, a business must file a final income tax return and some other related forms for the year it closes its doors. The type of return to be filed depends on the type of business you have.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

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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Why Creating a New Job to Retain Someone Can Be a Bad Idea

BurklandAssociates

You most likely have bought yourself a short amount of time with this employee before the same issues that caused them to look happen again. The post Why Creating a New Job to Retain Someone Can Be a Bad Idea appeared first on Burkland.

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Cyber Insurance Requires Implementation of Controls

Withum

Many organizations have been surprised when they find that cyber insurance premiums have gone up and they now have less coverage. Some organizations are not able to renew their insurance pending proof of meeting the insurance company’s requirements that they have the controls needed to protect and defend themselves against cyberattacks. In another organization, a cyber insurance company denied their renewal because they could not clearly identify their cyber risk which the insurance company stat

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QBO Monday Minute: New Employee Details Screen

Intuitive Accountant

To help you keep up with the many innovative features at Intuit, Liz Scott tells you everything you need to know about the new Quickbooks Online Payroll Employee Details screen.

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How to Treat Business Website Costs for Tax Purposes

RogerRossmeisl

These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted. Fortunately, established rules that generally apply to the deductibility of business costs provide business taxpayers launching a website with some guidance as to the proper treatment of the costs. Plus, businesses can turn to IRS guidance that applies to software costs.

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Putting the ‘Tech’ in Spend Management Techniques

Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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Student debt forgiveness may be taxable in more than a dozen states

Accounting Today

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IRS Announces Broad-Based Penalty Relief

Withum

On August 24, 2022, the IRS issued Notice 2022-36 to announce broad-based penalty relief for certain failure to file penalties with respect to tax returns for taxable years 2019 and 2020 as long as they are filed by September 30, 2022. The Notice also provides relief from certain information return penalties with respect to taxable year 2019 returns that were filed on or before August 1, 2020, and with respect to taxable year 2020 returns that were filed on or before August 1, 2021.

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ADP – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

First in our Payroll and Benefits Software/Apps mini-series is ADP. From basic payroll to a full suite of HR tools, it offers services most small- to medium-sized businesses need.

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Important Considerations When Engaging in a Like-Kind Exchange

RogerRossmeisl

A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by exchanging it rather than selling it. You can defer tax on your gain through a “like-kind” or Section 1031 exchange. A like-kind exchange is a swap of real property held for investment or for productive use in your trade or business for like-kind investment real property or business real property.

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Unleashing AI in Recruitment: The Ultimate Guide

Discover the power of AI in recruitment with Paycor’s complete guide. Learn how to streamline your hiring process, increase interview pipeline, uncover candidates other tools miss, and save time. Get ready to revolutionize your talent acquisition strategy today!

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Payroll history is launching in Australia

Xero

This week, one of our most highly requested product updates will be going live in Xero Payroll: payroll history. We listened to you, our customers and community, and will be launching the first stage of the feature in Australia – employee records. So, what does this mean? You’ll now have an easy-to-access audit trail of changes made within Xero by a small business owner, advisor or app partner.

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Will the Inflation Reduction Act Increase IRS Tax Audits?

Withum

There is a lot of chatter about the $80 billion of increased funding for the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden signed into law on August 16, 2022. The burning question on everyone’s mind is whether the $80 billion of increased funding for the IRS will meaningfully increase IRS audit rates. The short answer is yes, it will, but don’t expect it to happen overnight.

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The Newest QuickBooks Migration Tool for Desktop to Online

Intuitive Accountant

Intuit has been working on a new QuickBooks migration tool for desktop to online. We told you about some of its efforts last spring—now those efforts are full speed ahead with the new tool.

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Supreme Court to hear case involving taxation of U.S. expats

Accounting Today

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Chit Chat: Elevating the Month-End Close Process Through Automation – Lancaster Leaf

Speaker: Raul Perez, VP and CFO of Lancaster Leaf

Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Corporation, the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Lancaster Leaf supplies virtually all the major cigar manufacturers in the U.S. with filler, binder, and wrapper, and exports filler, binder, and wrapper to international cigar manufacturers. This all could mean a complicated month-end close - before automation.

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For Payroll Adjustments, There’s Retro Pay

Patriot Software

Sometimes, payroll mistakes happen. If you pay an employee less money than you should have during a pay period, you owe them retro pay. What is retro pay? What is retro pay? Retro pay, or retroactive pay, is the compensation you owe an employee for work performed during a previous pay period. The difference between […] READ MORE.

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Avoiding Stock Market Ups and Downs

Withum

You cannot avoid stock market ups and downs. There will always be volatility and changes. Actually, the stock market is a vast auction, and for every seller, there is a buyer. When more people are selling, prices drift downward. When more want to buy, prices increase. Buyers see opportunities where sellers see threats. There are many situations reported in the financial news of some hotshot investors selling stocks that then increase greatly soon afterward.

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401GO – A Payroll & Benefits Synopsis

Intuitive Accountant

Payroll are not the only apps we're covering in our Payroll & Benefits miniseries. That's why our first Benefits feature is 401GO, whose self-declared mission is to ensure every American is retirement ready.

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Former BDO audit manager shot and killed ex-boss

Accounting Today

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?