Author Archives: mgracey
In this episode, Fabio De Filippo explains the recent ruling that bans non-competes, the M&A exemption and what might happen when the law goes into effect.
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning businesses nationwide from entering into noncompete agreements with most new employees beginning on Sept. 24, 2024, and nullifying the enforcement of existing noncompetition clauses in most employer/employee contracts. This rule, which is facing a mountain of lawsuits, will require buyers and […]
On this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Jonathan Menna shares the latest tips and traps for cryptocurrency investors.
U.S. tax laws provide domestic and foreign real estate investors and developers with some of the most generous tax breaks, including the deferral of capital gain tax on the sale of highly appreciated property. This benefit of a 1031 exchange requires taxpayers to follow a unique set of rules and regulations. What is a 1031 […]
The frequency and sophistication of cybersecurity attacks continue to intensify, leaving businesses, governments and not-for-profits with an ever-present risk of falling victim to data breaches. These data breaches can impact normal business operations and erode public trust, leading to irreparable reputational damage, loss of customers and even litigation, fines and penalties. While no one tool […]
The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted limits that qualifying taxpayers may contribute to health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2025. These triple-tax-advantaged accounts can help participants afford the rising costs of healthcare today and save for even higher expenses during retirement. Background HSAs are powerful healthcare savings tools that provide participants with the following tax benefits: […]
In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Max Jewell shares opportunities and challenges related to the pass-through entity tax and states where it can make a big tax difference.
According to the latest industry reports, ransomware attacks surged in 2023, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all data breaches and costing businesses worldwide an average of $5.13 million.[1] More alarming still, businesses’ security teams detected only 33 percent of all ransomware breaches, whereas 27 percent were disclosed by the attackers, and 40 percent were uncovered […]
Wire payments continue to be one the quickest and easiest methods for individuals to send large amounts of money to others anywhere in the world. However, these electronic transfers made through banks or third-party service providers like Western Union can be rife with fraud and legal risks for the parties involved. Some of the most […]
Effective June 1, 2024, Florida sales tax on rent and license fees for commercial property will be reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent, representing an estimated $1 billion in tax relief for Florida businesses. Florida is one of nine states that does not impose income tax on its residents, but it is also the […]