Posted on July 20, 2022
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Luke Lucas
Included in New York’s 2022-2023 budget is a $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program, offering financial assistance to help the state’s small businesses cover some of the operating costs they incurred adapting to the pandemic. The assistance comes in the form of tax credits equal to 50 percent of qualifying expenses and up […]
Posted on July 12, 2022
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Joel Glick
There are a variety of economic and non-economic factors that can negatively impact cash flows for businesses of all sizes across various industries. Currently, the ongoing labor and supply-chain constraints coupled with record-high inflation and rising interest rates are making it more difficult for businesses to cover their operating costs and maintain profitability. While there […]
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 23, 2022
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Kevin McNally
Whether you are a long-time Florida business owner, or you recently relocated your company or staff to the state, it is that time of year when you must begin preparing for hurricane season, which runs annually from June 1 through November 30. The following checklist is intended to help you protect and preserve your assets, […]
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 […]
June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and the potential for tropical force winds and heavy rainfall to damage property and impede business operations. The key to minimizing losses and getting your company back up and running after a storm is to have an actionable plan in place before the National Weather […]
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 […]