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The Top 12 Tax Scams to Avoid According to the IRS

Fraud. Scam. Phishing. Regardless of what you call these illicit activities, it’s important to protect yourself against the bad players that take advantage of weaknesses for their gain. Not only is it inconvenient, but there’s often a financial cost when you’re a victim of fraud. The IRS releases an annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ list featuring the …

As a business owner, you understand the importance of making the right decisions and keeping your finances to survive. When you want to thrive, however, you need the kind of insight and experience that will drive strategy and deliver results. The sharp financial perspective of a CFO can make a world of difference in a …

During the uncertainty of the pandemic in 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) granted a temporary reprieve for private companies, delaying their deadline for implementing new lease accounting practices. If your businesses or non-profit organizations have not yet adjusted how you report leases on your financial reporting documents, keep reading for more information to …

Business travel is back. COVID restrictions have eased, and in-person conferences are back on the calendar. And as more people return to offices, companies are warming to sending their employees on work trips. For many businesses, it’s been a minute since they’ve had to account for employee travel expenses. So it might be time for …

As Tax Day approaches, taxpayers will often rush to complete their returns by the April 15th deadline. While it’s ideal to file your return by the IRS due date, there are many instances that can prevent this. In these circumstances, it can be beneficial to extend your return. Consider, for example, K-1s from pass through …

Nonprofits, like any organization, must protect themselves from fraud. While fraud in the nonprofit sector isn’t as prevalent as in for-profit entities — comprising just 9% of fraud cases according to the Association for Certified Fraud Examiner’s 2020 Report to the Nations – the results can be devastating because nonprofits usually have fewer resources to …

Has your company switched to a remote work or hybrid environment for employees? Government mandates and other health-related concerns at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused much of the workforce to transition from an office setting to a remote or hybrid work environment. As the pandemic stretched on and companies extended their remote work options, many employees started spreading out to …

Are you hiring? Have you considered the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? Don’t go it alone, call us. A lot of businesses are hiring right now and it pays to consider the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The credit has been extended through 2026 and employers shouldn’t overlook this credit. There are strict certification requirements established …

Remote work has been a hot topic for the past several years. Since workplaces were strongly encouraged to allow non-essential employees to work from home in 2020, remote work has become an even bigger discussion. As regulations allow companies to bring employees back into the office, many are asking if remote work is a viable …

The Attorney General’s office has made a change to payment options for the charitable sector. Effective September 17, 2020, paper checks will no longer be accepted as payment for charitable registration fees and late fees. All payments must now be made by credit card or e-check on the website through secure payment portal. Elimination of …