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Leveraging Internal Audits
May 09, 2022

Leveraging Internal Audits

Many companies have an internal audit department that tests whether the organization is accurately reporting financial results and complying with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)....

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Lauren Contino

May 09, 2022

Leveraging Internal Audits

Many companies have an internal audit department that tests whether the organization is accurately reporting financial results and complying with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). But it’s important for internal auditors to think beyond compliance.

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May 06, 2022

Businesses May Receive Notices About Information Returns That Don’t Match IRS Records

The IRS has begun mailing notices to businesses, financial institutions and other payers that filed certain returns with information that doesn’t match the agency’s records.

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May 05, 2022

After Tax Day: Take These Action Steps

The April tax filing deadline has passed, but that doesn’t mean you should push your taxes out of your mind until next year. Here are three tax-related actions that you should consider taking in the near term (if you filed on time and didn’t file for an extension).

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April 28, 2022

Goodwill In A Bad Economy

In today’s volatile economy, many businesses and nonprofits have been required to write down the value of acquired goodwill on their balance sheets. Others are expected to follow suit — or report additional write-offs — in 2022. To the extent that goodwill is written off, it can’t be recovered in the future, even if the organization recovers. So, impairment testing is a serious endeavor that usually requires input from your CPA to ensure accuracy, transparency and timeliness.

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April 25, 2022

Why you should keep good records of major home improvements.

When you sell a principal residence that has appreciated in value, you generally can exclude $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples) of the gain from tax. But many homes sell at a much higher profit, which is why you should keep track of your "basis." This is the cost of buying and improving your home, and it can reduce the amount of tax you owe. 

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April 20, 2022

Keep Cybercriminals From Stealing Your Business’s Brand

When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to minimize potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a cyber crook steals a company’s identity and uses it to engage in fraud? This situation can be more complicated — and expensive — to resolve.

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April 15, 2022

Tax Issues to Assess When Converting from a C Corp to an S Corp

Operating as an S corporation may help reduce federal employment taxes for small businesses in the right circumstances. Although S corporations may provide tax advantages over C corporations, there are some potentially costly tax issues that you should assess before making a decision to switch.

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April 14, 2022

Congress Eyes Further Retirement Savings Enhancements

In 2019, the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) — the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 — became law. Now Congress appears ready to build on that law to further increase Americans’ retirement security.

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April 04, 2022

Fully Deduct Business Meals This Year

The federal government is helping to pick up the tab for certain business meals. Under a provision that’s part of one of the COVID-19 relief laws, the usual deduction for 50% of the cost of business meals is doubled to 100% for food and beverages provided by restaurants in 2022 (and 2021).

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March 31, 2022

Filing Season Security Tip: Facts About How the IRS Contacts Taxpayers

It’s crucial for everyone should know how the IRS contacts taxpayers. This will help people avoid becoming a victim of scammers who pretend to be from the IRS with the goal of money or stealing personal information.

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