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Entries by Kristen
First New Tax Legislation in a Generation
With the new tax bill ready to be signed into law by the President, we wanted to give you a recap of the major provisions. The final bill still leans heavily toward tax cuts for corporations and business owners. But it also expands or restores some tax benefits for individuals relative to the earlier bills passed […]
IRS Issues 2018 Work Plan for Tax Exempt Organizations
The Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) division of the IRS recently issued its FY 2018 Work Plan, which builds upon the agency’s ongoing mission to refine, realign and improve their education and examination methods. In 2017, the agency implemented data analytics and knowledge management strategies to target organizations with a high likelihood of noncompliance, and […]
Will the IRS reject your tax return next year?
In the latest signal that the Affordable Care Act is still law, the Internal Revenue Service said this week that it is taking steps to enforce the most controversial provision: the tax penalty people face if they refuse to obtain health insurance. Next year, for the first time, the I.R.S. will reject your tax return when filed […]
Why Financial Statements Prepared by Outsourced Accounting Services Can Be More Reliable
Whether you want your business to have a single owner forever or you’re actively seeking investors, you need to have accurate financial statements. Your financial statements can help you get lower interest rates on loans, better forecast your cash flow, and make informed decisions for future growth. Because strong information is the key to any […]
Five Accounting Technology Innovations that Every CFO Should Be Aware of
In a survey conducted by Robert Half Management Resources, 41 percent of CFOs cited technology as a major source of stress in their jobs, saying that innovations in accounting are progressing so rapidly that it’s difficult to keep up. Becoming familiar with the biggest trends minimizes the struggle with increased efficiency and a more streamlined approach […]
How the Equifax Breach Can Impact Your Tax Return
After the Equifax data breach, year-end tax planning may be even more important. Social Security numbers were among the data exposed in the Equifax hack, which affects up to 143 million people. Immediate to-dos have focused on fraud alerts, credit freezes and monitoring to curtail thieves’ ability to open new accounts in victims’ names. But experts say consumers should also start […]
How to Choose Between Cash and Accrual
The accounting method you choose to use can determine if you show a profit or not in each year. This directly affects your business income taxes, and it may also impact whether you are able to obtain a loan or raise equity investments. Unlike other tax or accounting choices, you can’t choose what’s best […]
Tax Planning for Millennials
Millennials are quickly taking over the workforce. It’s easy to adopt a do-it-yourself attitude however in many cases consulting a CPA for tax strategies can be extremely beneficial to eliminate the chance of a missed opportunity. Finance a first-time home purchase Finding the money for a down payment on a home can be daunting and […]
New non-profit accounting standards
Not – for – Profit Groups Prepare for Major Changes to Guidance for Expenses, Investments The FASB’s not-for-profit accounting standard is the first major update to not-for-profit reporting in more than two decades, and it aims to lend better insight into how an organization operates and manages its finances. Other changes to the financial reporting […]
