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Research and Experimental

Easing The Pain of Research & Experimental (R&E) Expenditure Capitalization

The new Section 174 rules require taxpayers to capitalize and amortize R&E costs incurred in taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. Amortization is calculated using a straight‐line recovery period of either five years for costs incurred in…

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Healthcare’s Regulatory changes

Preparing for Healthcare’s Regulatory Environment Shift

Healthcare providers are approaching a major regulatory shift. On May 11, the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic will lapse, ending or sunsetting regulatory changes which greatly benefited providers during the pandemic. The end of the PHE,…

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Private Equity Predictions

7 Private Equity Predictions for 2023

After a record-smashing 2021, 2022 will be remembered as the year of diminished dealmaking. The upward trajectory that began in the fourth quarter of 2020 and sustained through 2021 did not continue last year: Deal-making started off strong in the…

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Future of Cryptocurrency

The Future of Cryptocurrency

Written by: Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA and William Cooper, CPA Cryptocurrencies have been making their mark on financial services for over a decade. But the past year has seen incredible highs and lows, with the crypto market losing over $2…

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tax liability

Time to Make Your Business Year-End Tax Moves

With increasing costs due to inflation putting a strain on cash flow, lowering your tax liability is one way to help your business. While there are often many tax changes in any given year, 2022 has been slow in comparison. …

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Life Insurance

Which Type of Life Insurance is Right for You?

Written by: William Cooper, CPA Ask ten people whether you need life insurance, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. “Life insurance is a waste of money.” “Life insurance is only necessary for people with young children.” “Life insurance is…

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R&D Tax Credit Claims

Do You Know How to Navigate the New IRS Requirements for R&D Tax Credit Claims?

Written by: Jonathan Yorks, CPA While the new research and development tax credit requirements went into effect on January 10, 2022, which require more detailed proof that claims are valid, many businesses seeking the refund may face extra work when…

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Due Diligence

Understanding the Due Diligence Process When Selling a Business

Written by: William Cooper, CPA & Leah Belanger, CPA, MSA If you’re preparing to sell your business, you may have heard the term due diligence. But unless you’ve been through an M&A deal before, you might not know what the…

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