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Recommended Resources for FinTech Startups

BurklandAssociates

Burkland has a robust and growing FinTech practice led by Steve Lord out of our New York office. Burkland’s FinTech CFOs, controllers, accountants, and tax advisors are well-versed in the Read More. The post Recommended Resources for FinTech Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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Qualifying for a Medical Expense Tax Deduction

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You may be able to deduct some of your medical expenses, including prescription drugs, on your federal tax return. However, the rules make qualifying for a medical expense tax deduction difficult for many people to qualify. But with proper planning, you may be able to time discretionary medical expenses to your advantage for tax purposes. Itemizers must meet a threshold For 2020, the medical expense deduction can only be claimed to the extent your unreimbursed costs exceed 7.5% of your adjusted

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Next Year

RitaKeller

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep.” – Robert Frost. The following is a Flashback Post from 2017. I think it applies to every year-end. How many times have you said those two words, “next year”? Maybe to your kids, “You’ll be old enough to do that next year.”. Maybe to your spouse, “Honey, we’ll take that special vacation trip next year.”.

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Alleviate Stress on Your Staff in 2021

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Your employees (like all of us) have more than enough headaches on all fronts headed into the new year. Back in April employees surveyed said that the pandemic is the most stressful time of their entire career. Now more than ever you owe it to your people – and to your business – to ease their problems when you can. If you handle sales tax compliance in house, you’ve got your employees handling an unbelievably complex business function – and with 65% of businesses planning to grow across state l

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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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Inside The Mind Of The Digital-First Consumer

PYMNTS

The consumers who shopped for anything from groceries to sporting goods to cars in December of 2019 are completely different from the ones who shop today. Not only have they been stung by an unprecedented pandemic and consequential lockdown, they've been made aware of – and have started using – different ways to conduct their shopping journeys, pay for their goods and even take possession of them.

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Avoid Wash Sales If Selling Stock by Year-End

RogerRossmeisl

Are you thinking about selling stock shares at a loss to offset gains that you’ve realized during 2020? If so, it’s important to avoid wash sales if selling stock by year-end. IRS may disallow the loss Under this rule, if you sell stock or securities for a loss and buy substantially identical stock or securities back within the 30-day period before or after the sale date, the loss can’t be claimed for tax purposes.

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Key Pieces of Your Exemption Certificate

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An exemption is an exception that eliminates the need to pay sales tax. The presumption is that all sales of tangible personal property are taxable unless specifically enumerated. The purchaser has the responsibility for determining whether a sale is exempt from tax. If the purchaser does not submit a valid exemption certificate to the business, the business must assess and collect the sales tax from the purchaser.

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Central Bank Of Russia: Electronic Money Could Render SWIFT Obsolete

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Digital currencies could render the SWIFT global payments network unnecessary, RT.com reported, citing the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the CBR, said 30 countries are working on their own national digital currencies, some of which could launch in five to seven years. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as of July, some 36 central banks published studies on the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also known as a di

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Cash in on Depreciation Tax Savers

RogerRossmeisl

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good time to think about whether your business needs to buy business equipment and other depreciable property. If so, you can cash in on depreciation tax savers such as §179 for business property. The election provides a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified assets, instead of taking depreciation deductions over time.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax

Patriot Software

Attention Oregon employers! Specifically, attention employers in Eugene, Oregon. A new type of payroll tax is coming your way in 2021. Learn all about the Eugene Community Safety Payroll tax and whether or not you need to withhold and remit it to the city. What is the Eugene Community Safety Payroll Tax? The Eugene Community […] READ MORE.

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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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Things To Do To Start the Year on a High Note

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Starting the year right means getting things organized, in order and getting started on the right foot. Here is a checklist of some things to do.

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Big Tech Faces Regulation Reckoning As 2021 Dawns

PYMNTS

If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers. Starting with some of the most recent changes — and a sign of what’s to come — earlier in the month, the European Commission offered up its initial draft o

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Maximize Your 401(k) Plan to Save for Retirement

RogerRossmeisl

Contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help you reduce taxes and save for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan, a decision to maximize your 401(k) Plan can be a smart way to build a substantial sum of money. If you’re not already contributing the maximum allowed, consider increasing your contribution rate. Because of tax-deferred compounding (tax-free in the case of Roth accounts), boosting contributions can have a major impact on the size of your nest e

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Ultra Last Minute Tax Moves for Skagit County Businesses

SkagitCountyTaxServices

It’s going to take us many weeks to digest everything in this massive omnibus of a relief bill that the President signed on Sunday night. And with year-end barrelling at us (2021 is on FRIDAY), it’s unlikely that we will be able to make substantive action on your behalf THIS WEEK. That doesn’t mean that we aren’t already diving into the thing — we are — but just that we are prioritizing year-end matters for our clients this week.

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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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The PPP is Finally Tax-Free

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Are Smart Cities Still A Smart Bet Amid ‘Urban Flight’ And The Pandemic?

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The pandemic has pressured corporate top lines — and as a result, leaves less money to go around to fund innovation, especially for tech-focused firms. So-called “smart-city” initiatives might be a casualty, especially if it’s perceived that people are leaving urban areas for the ‘burbs. In other words, to mangle a line from “Field of Dreams”: “Why build it if they won’t come?”.

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Business Meals Provided by Restaurants Deductible in 2021-2022

RogerRossmeisl

The recent stimulus legislation, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, (CAA 2021) included a provision that removes the 50% limit on deducting business meals provided by restaurants in 2021 and 2022 and makes those meals fully deductible. Here are the details. In general, the ordinary and necessary food and beverage expenses of operating your business are deductible.

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A Quick Guide to Payroll Tax Filings!

LyfeAccounting

?. So you have a business? Paying yourself and employees? Or have plans on doing so? Well there are taxes that need to be filed and paid, and this post is going to break down all of it. For the purposes of filing and paying employer payroll taxes, I’d highly recommend using a payroll software like QuickBooks or Gusto. These programs completely automate the process of calculating and filing your payroll taxes.

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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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Why Fraud Prevention is So Important (and how to get started!)

FraudFiles

Fraud is big business. Companies are at the greatest risk of fraud from their employees, since the employees have easy access to information and assets. We don’t know for sure how much fraud happens, but experts estimate that companies lose 5% of their revenues to employee fraud. At a company with annual sales of $100 million, that means that $5 million is walking out the door each year.

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Square Said To Mull Buy of Jay-Z’s TIDAL Music-Streaming Service

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The highly competitive streaming-audio industry could be starting the New Year with some consolidation, a new report suggests. Jack Dorsey — the billionaire CEO of Square and Twitter — is said to be interested in buying TIDAL , the audio service owned by billionaire music legend Jay-Z. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that the outspoken Dorsey has been seen with Jay-Z and his singer-wife Beyonce recently, and is reportedly interested in adding a music feature to payment platform Square’s growin

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The Holidays are the Season for Charity Fraud

RogerRossmeisl

Americans generally feel generous during the holidays and usually are eager to donate to worthy charitable causes. At the same time, they’re so busy and rushed with holiday activities they don’t necessarily vet charities that ask for support. Unfortunately, the holidays are the season for charity fraud. Fraud perpetrators masquerading as non-profits usually find easy pickings.

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Key Performance Indicators and your Construction Company

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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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Blaming the Auditors for Fraud

FraudFiles

When a company discovers an internal fraud, it’s not uncommon for owners and management to look for a party to blame. After all, someone should have known that a fraud was in-progress, right? Often, the blame is cast in the direction of the auditors. The auditors are an easy target. Not only do they usually have professional liability insurance policies to fall back on, the auditors initially seem like the logical culprit.

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Highs And Lows Of 2020 Could Be 2021’s Dress Rehearsal For Bitcoin And Cryptos

PYMNTS

This year is one for the history books for all sorts of reasons, not all of them bad. For cryptocurrencies, 2020 shaped up to be a banner year. And as we start the clock on 2021, a number of people, places and trends bear watching because, after all, it’s not as if everything stops on Dec. 31. First things first, as they say. The wild price swings in this space are only part of the story, but they do indeed form a large part of the narrative we’ll see moving forward.

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Tax Breaks When Buying a Heavy SUV for Business

RogerRossmeisl

Are you considering replacing a car that you’re using in your business? There are several tax implications to keep in mind. A cap on deductions Cars are subject to more restrictive tax depreciation rules than those that apply to other depreciable assets. Under so-called “luxury auto” rules, depreciation deductions are artificially “capped.” So is the alternative §179 deduction that you can claim if you elect to expense (write-off in the year placed in service) all or part of the cost of a busine

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Congress Gives Small Business Owners a Second Chance at an EIDL Advance of $10,000

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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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An Investment

RitaKeller

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E. Cummings. The military takes a young, enthusiastic person and turns them into highly-skilled soldiers, sailors, marines, etc. These very young people have huge, life or death responsibilities. (Haven’t you seen the documentaries about the flight deck crew on an aircraft carrier?).

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Amazon Delivers Record-Breaking 1.5 Billion Holiday 2020 Packages

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Amazon is reporting a record-breaking holiday shopping season that saw more than 1.5 billion toys, electronics and household goods delivered amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. “Amazonians around the world have truly shown what it means to be customer-centric and support our communities this year,” Jeff Wilke , CEO of worldwide consumer at Amazon, said in a press release on Tuesday (Dec. 29). .

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How to Pay ZERO in Taxes with Real Estate

LyfeAccounting

?. Are you tired of paying taxes? Yeah me, too. Taxes stink. But recently, I heard that some people pay very little in taxes. In fact, the president’s tax returns show he paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017. And nearly nothing for many years before that, according to reports from the New York Times. Man, that sounds too good to be true.

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Legislation Extends and Expands the Employee Retention Tax Credit

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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.