The thought of an IRS audit can strike fear and loathing in any law-abiding U.S. taxpayer. As the recipient of an examination notice from the IRS, it is the taxpayer who shoulders the responsibility to prove that previously filed tax returns were both complete and accurate. This burden of proof does not lie with the […]
The July 31 deadline for businesses to file annual employee benefit plan returns (or request a two and a half month filing extension) is right around the corner. While all employers offering defined contribution plans will find a few changes to the information reporting requirements found on IRS Form 5500, those with 100 or more […]
Posted on June 02, 2022
In this episode Director of Consulting Services Steve Nouss explains the various types of SOC reports. Companies that have their processes reviewed under SOC standards give peace of mind to vendors and customers.
Posted on June 01, 2022
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Angie Adames
One of the most basic tenets of tax efficiency is tax-loss harvesting, or the practice of selling underperforming investments and creating a capital loss that you can then use to offset capital gains and ultimately reduce the amount of income subject to tax. Despite the simplicity of this concept, there is a myriad of complexities […]
Posted on May 18, 2022
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David Kolan
The pandemic has spurred a tsunami of entrepreneurial new businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a record 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, compared to 4.4. million in 2020 compared to 3.5 million before the pandemic in 2019. Whether these ventures will prove successful remains to be seen, but each one […]
Posted on May 10, 2022
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Tomoko Shoji
Congratulations! You filed your tax return (or requested a filing extension) and paid your tax liabilities by the April deadline. However, there are circumstances for which you may need to amend your return and/or attempt to reduce your tax liabilities for the current year. Following are some tips to keep in mind after filing your […]
Posted on May 05, 2022
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Karen Lake
In this episode Director of Tax Services Karen Lake shares information about SALT, state and local tax credits, work opportunity tax credits and more.
One of the few unfavorable provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) recently became even more detrimental to certain businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the amount of net business interest expense (BIE) businesses may deduct from taxable income is further reduced. The results have the potential to increase investment and borrowing costs, making […]
In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Scott Bouchner explains business valuations, when they are useful and how to get started.
Posted on April 05, 2022
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Angie Adames
At the end of 2021, the IRS issued new guidance for certain passthrough entities and other taxpayers to use for purposes of reporting applicable partnership interests (API) held in connection with the performance of services, also referred to as “carried interest.” The guidance, provided in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs), updates final regulations […]