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6 Steps to Becoming Sales and Use Tax Compliant

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Jan 10, 2023

Most U.S. states require businesses to collect and remit sales and use taxes even if the business has no in-state physical presence, only an economic presence within their state. Remote sellers, licensors of software, and other businesses that provide services or deliver their products to customers from a remote location must comply with state and local taxes.

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FAQs About QuickBooks

Posted by Chris Earnest on Jan 09, 2023

Almost 40 years after its launch, QuickBooks® remains the leading accounting software program for small and medium-sized businesses. If you decide to use QuickBooks for your bookkeeping needs, you may have questions about implementation and using it to run your operations. Here are answers to some basic frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you get started.

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2023 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines For Businesses and Other Employers

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jan 06, 2023

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines.

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The Standard Business Mileage Rate Is Going Up in 2023

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Jan 05, 2023

Although the national gas price is a bit lower than it was a year ago, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business will increase in 2023. The IRS recently announced that the 2023 cents-per-mile rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck is 65.5 cents. These rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

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Intangible Assets: How Must the Costs Incurred Be Capitalized?

Posted by Marty Williams, CPA on Dec 16, 2022

These days, most businesses have some intangible assets. The tax treatment of these assets can be complex.

What makes intangibles so complicated?

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Accounting Policies and Procedures Are Essential for Nonprofits, Too

Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on Dec 15, 2022

Financial reporting isn’t all about profits. Not-for-profit entities can also benefit from implementing formal accounting processes. From preparing budgets and monitoring financial results to paying invoices and handling payroll tax, there’s a lot that falls under the accounting umbrella. Are these tasks, and others, being managed as efficiently at your organization as they could be?

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Real Estate and Construction Industries' Growing Cybersecurity Threat

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Dec 14, 2022

In the last few years, real estate and construction leaders have made great strides to implement new technologies into their regular practices. While these advances have uncovered additional efficiencies, their adoption has created a critical vulnerability: data security.

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Do You Qualify for the QBI Deduction? And Can You Do Anything by Year-end to Help Qualify?

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Dec 13, 2022

If you own a business, you may wonder if you’re eligible to take the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Sometimes this is referred to as the pass-through deduction or the Section 199A deduction.

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What to Do if Your CFO or Controller Leaves

Posted by Melissa Motley, CPA on Dec 07, 2022

A leadership departure in your accounting department can create turmoil, at least temporarily. However, it also provides an opportunity to assess the department’s performance and create a vision for its future performance. Here are four questions to address if your CFO or controller leaves.

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Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing

Crypto's Wild Ride in 2022: Understanding What's at Stake

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Dec 06, 2022

What a difference a year makes. In 2021, cryptocurrency markets reached all-time highs. Broader institutional adoption continued with the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs investing in the space and offering their clients crypto assets. Interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was at an all-time high.

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