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The Importance of Validating Resale Certificates

TaxConnex

There’s a lot of talk in sales tax about nexus, thresholds, forms, filing and many other details of compliance. One often overlooked aspect of compliance, but extremely important, is the sales tax exemption certificate. An exemption certificate is used to exempt an otherwise taxable transaction from sales tax. The most common exemption certificate is a resale exemption certificate (aka a resale certificate).

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Keep Your Tax Return Safe from “Ghosts”

RogerRossmeisl

(This is Blog Post #1159). The post Keep Your Tax Return Safe from “Ghosts” appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Depreciating Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Bharmal&Associates

When you own rental property, depreciation is your best friend. One reason depreciation is so valuable is that, unlike deductible rental property expenses such as interest and maintenance, you get to claim depreciation year after year without having to pay anything beyond your original investment in the property. Moreover, rental real property owners are entitled to depreciation even if their property goes up in value over time (as it usually does).

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ERC and R&D Tax Credits for the 2021 Tax Year

BurklandAssociates

Summary: R&D tax credits incentivize innovation with up to $250,000 in annual tax savings. The ERC provides up to $21,000 in credit values per employee in 2021. Companies cannot use Read More. The post ERC and R&D Tax Credits for the 2021 Tax Year appeared first on Burkland.

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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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Who is Managing Your Notices?

TaxConnex

Notices are a way for taxing jurisdictions to get in touch with you. Monitoring and responding to notices as well as making the corresponding adjustments or taking the prescribed actions is one of the many pieces of your sales tax compliance process. A very important piece in fact, as ignoring a notice can put you and your business in hot water, opening the door to additional penalties and fees.

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To Prove Fraud, You Need to Preserve Evidence

RogerRossmeisl

Prevention is the heart of any fraud mitigation program. But sometimes even solid internal controls fail (because, for example, a manager overrides controls) and occupational fraud occurs. If you suspect an employee of stealing, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure the perpetrator is caught. In most cases, you should hand a fraud investigation over to your attorney and a forensic accounting expert.

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2022 Tax Deadlines for Startups

BurklandAssociates

Estimate your tax preparation costs using our Startup Tax Preparation Cost Calculator. 2022 Tax Calendars 2022 U.S. Tax Deadlines for Startups 2022 San Francisco Tax Deadlines for Startups 2022 New Read More. The post 2022 Tax Deadlines for Startups appeared first on Burkland.

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New tax laws and other tax changes for 2022

ThomsonReuters

It’s a new year and that means new tax laws and other tax changes. Below are changes that take effect this year, along with other tax planning information. Filing deadlines. First off, the deadline to file individual tax returns is April 18. Other deadlines are: January 17, 2022 : 4th quarter 2021 estimated tax payment due. March 15, 2022 : Partnership and S corporation returns for calendar year 2021.

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Help Safeguard your Personal Information by Filing your 2021 Tax Return Early

RogerRossmeisl

The IRS announced it is opening the 2021 individual income tax return filing season on January 24. (Business returns are already being accepted.) Even if you typically don’t file until much closer to the April deadline (or you file for an extension until October), 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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Getting Your Financial Affairs in Order – Free Program

Withum

Getting affairs in order is a lifetime pursuit only ending when your life ends. Personal affairs include estate planning documents such as a will, health care proxy, living will and power of attorney and instructions for your funeral and obituary. Financial affairs include organizing your investments, determining doable goals, simplifying your investments, working to reduce your tax preparation fees and claiming unclaimed funds.

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Planning Your Restaurant's 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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Finding Hidden Income in Divorce

FraudFiles

Divorces and child support cases often focus heavily on financial issues. Whether the parties to a case are of modest means or great wealth, both sides want their own version of what is fair. Unfortunately, this can lead one or both parties to hide income and assets. With the help of a financial expert, counsel can identify income and assets that might otherwise go undiscovered, and hopefully reach an equitable end to a divorce or child support case.

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Best FinTech Companies For Tax Management

xendoo

We frequently discuss the impact of fintech companies on financial services, but taxation is frequently overlooked. Tax filing is an unavoidable requirement, and most people hire professionals to do their taxes for them to avoid any misunderstandings with the government. Taxes can cause stress not only for consumers but also for small businesses. There are numerous fintech companies available to assist both individuals and businesses in not only understanding but also paying their taxes.

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DOL Issues 2022 Adjusted Penalty Amounts

ThomsonReuters

Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2022, 87 Fed. Reg. 2328 (Jan. 14, 2022). Available at [link]. The DOL has announced the 2022 annual adjustments to the civil monetary penalties for a wide range of benefit-related violations. As background, legislation enacted in 2015 requires annual adjustments to certain penalty amounts by January 15 of each year (see our Checkpoint article ).

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S&P500 Sector Performance

Withum

My contention is that it is very difficult to beat the market and that the nonprofessional investor is best sticking to index funds. There are a lot of reasons for this and also a lot of “definitions” about which index is the right or most appropriate in a given situation. Today I do not want to discuss indexing but rather want to provide information about the performance of the S&P500 index sectors.

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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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Virtual Bookkeeping Services Could Be Best For Your Business

AccountingDepartment

Simply put, a virtual bookkeeping service is when an accountant or bookkeeper works with their client in a remote fashion. It is done by utilizing various accounting software and the software allows the bookkeeper to share an account with the client. Often, many business owners are overburdened with trying to keep up with the demands of running a business on a daily basis.

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When and How Do You Know Your Nonprofit Needs To Be Audited?

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. We’ll cut to the chase: the IRS does not require nonprofit organizations to obtain audits (except in very rare circumstances). But does that mean your organization is totally exempt from audits?

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The Shrimp Tank Podcast -The Time is NOW, Features CEO Lil Roberts

xendoo

The Shrimp Tank Podcast welcomes our CEO, Lil Roberts, for “The Time is NOW” where she shares her expertise in the world of financial technology and entrepreneurship! Please check out their information-packed episode! The post The Shrimp Tank Podcast -The Time is NOW, Features CEO Lil Roberts appeared first on Xendoo.

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Unintended Tax Consequences of PTO Buyback Programs

Withum

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to get creative with their employee benefit programs to keep and attract talent. With employees working from home for the past two years, a new employee benefit option is becoming more popular – PTO buybacks programs. Offering this new benefit or loosening restrictions on existing PTO programs is great for employee morale, but it can cause unintended tax consequences under the constructive receipt doctrine.

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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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Crypto Exchange BitMEX to Buy 268-Year-Old German Bank to Deliver ‘Banking 2.0’

PYMNTS

The CEO and CFO of the BitMEX cryptocurrency derivatives exchange announced today that they have reached an agreement to purchase a 268-year-old German bank in order to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.”. The purchase of Munich-based Bankhaus von der Haydt, established in 1754, is a vital step in its goal of creating “a regulated crypto products powerhouse in the heart of Europe,” said BitMEX Group CEO Alexander Höptner in a blog post.

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CEOs Waste Money and Time With These 6 Productivity Mistakes

GrowthForceBlog

7 min read. When you become a business owner or CEO, your business depends on your own ability to be productive. And we all know, this is easier said than done!

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People!

RitaKeller

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” – John Maxwell. Many think accounting and being a CPA is a number business. A number career. A career for a math whiz. Wrong! It is a people business. I remember an extremely knowledgeable CPA tax advisor who told me he just loved to work on taxes and figure out challenging situations but when faced with meeting with a client, in person, his stomach began to ache.

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Take the BAIT – Why NJ Business Owners Should Reconsider the Business Alternative Income Tax

Withum

New Jersey business owners may want to reconsider passing on the NJ BAIT election due to recent legislative change. Governor Murphy signed into law a bipartisan bill (S4068) that enhances the state’s electable pass-through entity (PTE) tax, known as the New Jersey Business Alternative Income Tax (BAIT) on January 18, 2022. The newly enacted legislation remedies a number of implementation issues with the originally enacted BAIT statute that prevented many business owners from making the election.

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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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Onbe: 2021 Was the Year of Adaptability

PYMNTS

Last year saw workers around the world move out of survival mode and dedicate themselves to finding solutions to meet the needs of our new reality. Onbe CEO Bala Janakiraman expects that innovation to continue as more organizations embrace the digital transformation that working remotely requires. Read his thoughts in the PYMNTS eBook , “In a Word: 50 Thought Leaders Sum Up 2021.”.

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Why Every Canadian Should File a Personal Tax Return

Ronika Khanna CPA,CA

A friend of mine has been in a nightmare scenario with CRA. She hadn’t filed her tax return in a few years mostly because she had one T4, figured that she didn’t owe any tax and was simply procrastinating on an unenjoyable task. In 2020 she receive a notice of assessment from CRA indicating that she owed several thousand dollars, with no additional details except that they had added $25k to her actual income earned.

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Startup.Club Podcast -Paths to Funding your Growth, Features CEO Lil Roberts

xendoo

Startup.club welcomes our CEO, Lil Roberts, for “Paths to Funding your Growth” with a panel of amazing people as they share their expertise in all things funding! Learn WHAT kind of funding to help your business, HOW to get it, and where to start in this information-packed episode! The post Startup.Club Podcast -Paths to Funding your Growth, Features CEO Lil Roberts appeared first on Xendoo.

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Phishing Can Cripple Your Organization – Are You Protected?

Withum

What is Phishing? Phishing is the fraudulent practice of using emails, websites, text messages, phone calls, or other means disguised as trustworthy to trick employees into providing critical information (e.g., passwords, bank information, etc.). Here are some interesting phishing statistics published by Tessian : 75% of organizations around the world experienced some type of phishing attack 96% of phishing attacks arrive by email The most impersonated brands are: Microsoft DHL LinkedIn.

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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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U.K. Treasury Increasing Cryptocurrency Ad Regulations

PYMNTS

The U.K. Treasury said Tuesday (Jan. 18) that it plans to regulate cryptocurrency advertising like other financial products and ensure that promotions are “fair, clear and not misleading,” according to a Bloomberg report. That includes the crypto billboards that have recently been spotted along the London subway system, the report says. “Research suggests that understanding of what crypto actually is is declining, suggesting that some users may not fully understand what they are buying,” the U.K

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Corporate Tax Professionals Prepare for a Successful 2022

ThomsonReuters

Corporate tax departments get set to take on the new year, and a key challenge is maintaining stability in an environment of continual change and uncertainty. A new Thomson Reuters Checkpoint webinar, titled Practical Year-End Considerations for the Tax Department , addresses: Quick wins will enable tax departments to begin 2022 with momentum and goodwill from stakeholders.

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Press Release – KROST Posts Record Year of M&A Advisory in 2021, Expects Trend to Continue in 2022

KROST

Los Angeles, January 19, 2022 – KROST CPAs and Consultants reported a record year of M&A advisory work in 2021 and expects to remain equally busy in 2022. “We were involved in 21 buy-side and sell-side transactions in 2021”, said Paren Knadjian, Head of M&A and Capital Markets at KROST, “most of the time as the exclusive financial advisor.

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Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program

Withum

As we live through the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have struggled to pay rent. As tenants have been unable to pay their rents, landlords have struggled to maintain their properties. To help deal with this issue, the US Department of Treasury (“DOT”) introduced the Emergency Rental Assistance program, in two waves. The DOT introduced the first wave of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 on December 27, 2020.

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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.