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Automating your accounting department (March 15, 2019)
Robotic process automation (RPA) is the wave of the future … even in the accounting department. Find out best practices for getting started with automation software for routine financial reporting tasks.
Does it still make sense for employers to reimburse employees’ moving expenses? (March 13, 2019)
Some employers reimburse employees for moving expenses. But tax law reform has suspended the job-related moving expense deduction as well as employers’ tax-free treatment for reimbursements. Now’s a good time to review your approach.
Using knowledge management to develop your succession plan (March 12, 2019)
When you step down from your company, your winning smile won’t be the only thing walking out the door. Your knowledge will be, too. That’s why your succession planning should include knowledge management.
Will leasing equipment or buying it be more tax efficient for your business? (March 11, 2019)
When deciding whether to lease or buy equipment or other fixed assets, there are a multitude of factors to consider, including tax implications.
Prevent fraud with the help of your audit committee (March 8, 2019)
Audit committees need to conduct risk assessments and be informed about recent accounting developments. These are only two best practices for preventing fraud. What are the others?
Audits hone in on cybersecurity (March 7, 2019)
Technology creates both opportunities and risks. Have you identified and safeguarded against potential breaches of your digital assets and data? Your auditor wants to know.
Vehicle-expense deduction ins and outs for individual taxpayers (March 6, 2019)
Rather than keeping track of your actual vehicle-related expenses, you can use a standard mileage rate to compute related tax deductions. But when are individual taxpayers eligible to deduct vehicle-related expenses?
Are your employees ignoring their 401(k)s? (March 5, 2019)
No one should take his or her 401(k) plan for granted. And yet, it happens. Help your employees maintain their awareness of this important benefit.
Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options (March 4, 2019)
If you were granted incentive stock options (ISOs) in 2018, there likely isn’t any impact on your 2018 income tax return. But if in 2018 you exercised ISOs or sold stock you acquired via exercising ISOs, then it could affect your 2018 tax liability. Here’s why.
Imposing health care plan waiting periods on rehired employees (March 1, 2019)
If charitable giving is part of your estate plan and you made donations in 2018, you’re likely expecting a tax deduction. Not so fast. You must make sure you’ve properly substantiated each contribution.
Beware the Ides of March — if you own a pass-through entity (February 28, 2019)
Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears: All ye who must file a partnership or S corporation tax return, watch out for this tax deadline.
Best practices when filing a business interruption claim (February 14, 2019)
Buying business interruption insurance can be a wise move for many companies. But should disaster strike and you need to file a claim, expect a complex and challenging process. Here’s how to get through it.
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Automating your accounting department (March 15, 2019)
Robotic process automation (RPA) is the wave of the future … even in the accounting department. Find out best practices for getting started with automation software for routine financial reporting tasks.
Does it still make sense for employers to reimburse employees’ moving expenses? (March 13, 2019)
Some employers reimburse employees for moving expenses. But tax law reform has suspended the job-related moving expense deduction as well as employers’ tax-free treatment for reimbursements. Now’s a good time to review your approach.
Using knowledge management to develop your succession plan (March 12, 2019)
When you step down from your company, your winning smile won’t be the only thing walking out the door. Your knowledge will be, too. That’s why your succession planning should include knowledge management.
Will leasing equipment or buying it be more tax efficient for your business? (March 11, 2019)
When deciding whether to lease or buy equipment or other fixed assets, there are a multitude of factors to consider, including tax implications.
Prevent fraud with the help of your audit committee (March 8, 2019)
Audit committees need to conduct risk assessments and be informed about recent accounting developments. These are only two best practices for preventing fraud. What are the others?
Audits hone in on cybersecurity (March 7, 2019)
Technology creates both opportunities and risks. Have you identified and safeguarded against potential breaches of your digital assets and data? Your auditor wants to know.
Vehicle-expense deduction ins and outs for individual taxpayers (March 6, 2019)
Rather than keeping track of your actual vehicle-related expenses, you can use a standard mileage rate to compute related tax deductions. But when are individual taxpayers eligible to deduct vehicle-related expenses?
Are your employees ignoring their 401(k)s? (March 5, 2019)
No one should take his or her 401(k) plan for granted. And yet, it happens. Help your employees maintain their awareness of this important benefit.
Careful tax planning required for incentive stock options (March 4, 2019)
If you were granted incentive stock options (ISOs) in 2018, there likely isn’t any impact on your 2018 income tax return. But if in 2018 you exercised ISOs or sold stock you acquired via exercising ISOs, then it could affect your 2018 tax liability. Here’s why.
Imposing health care plan waiting periods on rehired employees (March 1, 2019)
If charitable giving is part of your estate plan and you made donations in 2018, you’re likely expecting a tax deduction. Not so fast. You must make sure you’ve properly substantiated each contribution.
Beware the Ides of March — if you own a pass-through entity (February 28, 2019)
Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears: All ye who must file a partnership or S corporation tax return, watch out for this tax deadline.
Best practices when filing a business interruption claim (February 14, 2019)
Buying business interruption insurance can be a wise move for many companies. But should disaster strike and you need to file a claim, expect a complex and challenging process. Here’s how to get through it.
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