It is that time of year again! No, not holiday season, tax planning season! As we approach year-end, it is important to be looking at ways to minimize our tax liability. Why pay more than your fair share? Below are several key items that should be considered for both individuals and for business owners. As…
Year-end giving is a crucial time of year for nonprofits, and organizations are in overdrive in pursuit of mission-driven growth. Below are ideas and strategies to help boost your organization’s year-end giving. To make your efforts successful, it’s key to start planning before the holiday season. Get all of your key teams together—including marketing, fundraising and…
by Aftab Jamil and David Yasukochi The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, now over a year since it was handed down, continues to reverberate throughout the business world. As the year wears on, it’s clear the decision carries implications for industries beyond retail and, indeed, for the very basic…
By Maureen McGetrick As 2019 approaches its final months, construction firms may start to see an uptick in interest for projects in opportunity zones. Enacted as part of 2017 Tax Reform, the opportunity zone program began attracting significant investor interest after the IRS released clarifying guidance about the program’s rules in October 2018 and again…
For years, companies looked to data tracked by their finance and accounting departments primarily as a way to understand past performance. But quantum leaps in computing power and other technology have made it possible for organizations to move far beyond historical analysis. Today, companies can uncover insights that enable them not only to make near-term…
Did you know your company may be able to use research and experimentation (R&E) tax credits to offset payroll taxes? This article by McGuire Sponsel discusses how qualified small businesses with research tax credits have the ability to offset the employer portion of federal Social Security taxes up to $250,000 per year for up to five…
If you feel that business is harder today, you’re not alone. In addition to rising regulatory obligations and relentless technological change, the ability to attract and retain top talent has never been more difficult. To compete and thrive in this environment, businesses need to optimize their finance and accounting practices, and that means tackling challenges…
Are you missing an opportunity to reduce your property tax liability? Nearly all local taxing jurisdictions, including municipalities, counties, and boards of education, generate tax revenue through the imposition of property tax, which is one of the most substantial sources of local government revenue. For many businesses, property tax is the largest state and local…
Current Cybersecurity Trends “It is estimated that by 2027, global spending on cybersecurity will reach $10 billion. In this age of IoT, where there is no escaping the internet, it is very important to understand the importance of cyber security and more importantly, the types of cyber security threats around you!” – Matt Powell, CPO…
U.S. citizens and resident aliens are taxed on their worldwide income, whether they live inside or outside of the U.S. However, qualifying U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work abroad may be able to exclude from their income all or part of their foreign salary or wages, or amounts received as compensation for…