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It’s Time to Re-examine the Pros, Cons of Cryptoassets

Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA From Super Bowl commercials to teenage NFT millionaires — and even Elon Musk’s support of the dog meme-inspired currency Dogecoin — cryptoassets have been making a play for mainstream acceptance. By the end…

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Where Is the IRS in Working Through the Backlog?

Written by: Jonathan Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA You may be wondering about your tax return or refund status and worry the IRS’ backlog will impact you. You’re not alone. The IRS reports it had received 91.26 million 2021 tax year…

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IRS Offers New Details to Prepare Schedules K-2, K-3

The IRS has provided an additional exception for qualified domestic partnerships and S corporations to file their schedules K-2 and K-3 for tax year 2021 to further ease the transition to these new schedules. The new schedules standardize international tax…

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Don’t forget about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Note: Congress is considering proposals that could expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for certain qualified groups. We will monitor this development and communicate updates as necessary. As a business, tax planning can help create increased cash flow that allows…

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Build Back Better May Be Stuck, but How Could It Impact Business Owners?

Build Back Better is one of two pieces of legislation that form the centerpiece of President Biden’s domestic agenda. The first piece — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — was signed into law in November 2021. Build Back Better (BBB) focuses…

IRS releases W-2 reporting requirements for qualified leave in 2021

The IRS recently issued Notice 2021-53, providing guidance on reporting qualified leave and sick wages to employees. Qualified sick and leave wages are those that are defined by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was amended by the…

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Understanding Your Cash Flow and Financial Statements

As a business owner, it is important to be able to read and understand the accounting terms found in your financial statements. Once you understand the basics of financial statements, you can interpret what they mean to your organization’s financial…

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Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

The widespread media coverage of natural disasters has left business owners with little excuse to be unprepared for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, forest fires, floods, and superstorms. These calamities can strike wherever and whenever, and while there is no preparation for…

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Employee v. contractor: Which is right (and legal) for your business

Businesses are constantly evolving how they operate in order to meet the fast-paced changes coming from customers and the marketplace. Further, individuals are increasingly taking advantage of the income they can earn from the gig economy. These factors have more businesses…

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IRS announces 2021 standard mileage rates for business, charitable, medical, and moving purposes

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates. These rates, which adjust every year to account for inflation of fuel costs, vehicle cost and maintenance, and insurance rate increases, will once again affect the way a company reimburses their mobile…

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