When businesses may want to take a contrary approach with income and deductions
Businesses usually want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But when is it wise to do
Business TaxBusinesses usually want to delay recognition of taxable income into future years and accelerate deductions into the current year. But when is it wise to do
Business TaxAs you’re no doubt aware, employers are responsible for withholding and paying payroll taxes. If you don’t use a third-party provider, it’s critical to stay focused
Employee BenefitsEarth Day (April 22) is a good time to evaluate what your business can do to protect the planet’s natural resources for the next generation. “Green” initiatives
Accounting & Auditing NewsIf you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it out. In March, average rents for one- and
Individual TaxTax-advantaged accounts or reimbursement arrangements for health care have become popular employer-sponsored benefits. And for good reason — these accounts or arrangements ease the burden of
Employee BenefitsInventory is a key balance sheet item for many companies. Depending on the nature of your operations, inventory may include raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and
Accounting & Auditing NewsThe tax filing deadline for 2023 tax returns is April 15 this year. If you need more time, you can file for an extension until October
Individual TaxIf you operate a business, or you’re starting a new one, you know records of income and expenses need to be kept. Specifically, you should carefully
Business TaxEvery employer needs a thorough and legally sound hiring process. Although there’s no federal law mandating background checks for private sector jobs, they’re generally considered a
Employee BenefitsReporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters is an increasingly crucial area of corporate compliance. While ESG reporting and disclosure apply primarily to public companies, there are
Accounting & Auditing NewsThe April 15 tax filing deadline is right around the corner. However, you might not be ready to file. Sometimes, it’s not possible to gather your
Individual TaxHere are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this
Business TaxWhen employees leave their jobs, financial advisors typically encourage them to roll over their 401(k) plans into a new employer’s plan or perhaps an IRA. Many
Employee BenefitsExternal auditors spend a lot of time during fieldwork evaluating how businesses report work in progress (WIP) inventory. Here’s why this warrants special attention and how
Accounting & Auditing NewsIf you have a tax-favored retirement account, including a traditional IRA, you’ll become exposed to the federal income tax required minimum distribution (RMD) rules after reaching
Individual TaxYour business should generally maximize current year depreciation write-offs for newly acquired assets. Two federal tax breaks can be a big help in achieving this goal:
Business TaxMentorship programs are nothing new, but their popularity tends to wax and wane depending on factors such as industry needs and workforce demographics. One recent survey
Employee BenefitsAt Financial Executives International’s Corporate Financial Reporting Insights Conference last November, staff from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressed concerns related to the use of
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