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April 23, 2024

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

April 22, 2024

6 major payroll taxes every employer should keep an eye on

As 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

April 19, 2024

6 tips for lowering energy costs to boost profits

Earth 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

April 17, 2024

The pros and cons of turning your home into a rental

If 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

April 15, 2024

IRS to employers: Only medical expenses qualify for tax-advantaged accounts

Tax-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

April 12, 2024

Getting a handle on inventory

Inventory 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

April 10, 2024

Keep these 3 issues in mind after you file your return

The 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

April 9, 2024

Scrupulous records and legitimate business expenses are the key to less painful IRS audits

If 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

April 8, 2024

Background checks remain important, if imperfect, for employers

Every 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

April 5, 2024

ESG audits: Navigating new frontiers in corporate responsibility

Reporting 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

April 3, 2024

The tax deadline is almost here: File for an extension if you’re not ready

The 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

April 2, 2024

2024 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and employers

Here 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

April 1, 2024

What employers can do about missing 401(k) plan participants

When 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

March 29, 2024

Auditing WIP today

External 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

March 27, 2024

Update on retirement account required minimum distributions

If 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

March 26, 2024

Coordinating Sec. 179 tax deductions with bonus depreciation

Your 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:

March 25, 2024

Employers: Is now the time for a mentorship program?

Mentorship 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

March 22, 2024

Mind the GAAP: How to ensure transparency when using non-GAAP metrics

At 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