2024 Standard Mileage Rates Announced

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Article Highlights: Standard Mileage Rates for 2024 Business, Charitable, Medical and Moving Rates Important Considerations for 2024 Switching Between the Actual Expense and Standard Mileage Rate Methods Employer Reimbursements …

Common IRS Audit Triggers for Small Businesses: How to Avoid Them

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As a small business owner, the word 'audit' can be a source of anxiety. However, understanding the common triggers for an IRS audit and taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the likelihood of facing one. This article explores the factors…

Great News for Employers Who Received Questionable Employee Retention Credits

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 Article Highlights: Combating Dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims New Voluntary Disclosure Program Employer Benefits Applying for the New Voluntary Disclosure Program When the 80% is Due Installment Payment Plan …

8 Steps to Avoid Common Tax and Accounting Mistakes

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Successfully steering a small business involves adeptly managing its financial intricacies. Amid the myriad responsibilities, tax and accounting often prove to be a potential minefield for entrepreneurs, with common mistakes capable of significantly…

Coming Soon – Business Beneficial Ownership Reporting

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Article Highlights Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Companies Required to Report Beneficial Ownership Information Who is a Beneficial Owner Filing Due Dates Penalties Updates …

IRS Expands Requirement to E-File Information Returns Starting in 2024

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Article Highlights:  New Lower threshold for e-filing information returns Why the e-filing mandate? What is an Information Return? Other affected filings Corrected information returns Noncompliance Penalties Waivers …

1099-K Reporting Threshold Last Minute Change

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Article Highlights: 1099-K Reporting. Third-party Settlement Organizations. American Rescue Plan of 2021 Mandated Reporting Threshold. Delayed Implementation 2023 Threshold 2024 Planned Phase-in Threshold Following feedback…

Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities Are Here

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Article Highlights for End of Year: Not Needing to File a 2023 Year Return? Are Your Children Attending College? Did You Sell Your Home This Year? Do You Have an Employer Health Flexible Spending Account? Did You Become Eligible…

Taxes and Holiday Gift Giving

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Article Highlights: Watch Out for Holiday Gift Scams Gifts with Tax Benefits Gift of College Tuition Gift of College Student’s Supplies Payoff of Student Loan Debt Clean Car Credit Qualified Tuition Programs Qualified…

Cracking the (Tax) Code: Your Guide to Tax Jargon

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Do taxes have you feeling like you've stumbled into a secret society with its own language? You're not alone! The world of taxes is full of jargon that can leave even the savviest of individuals scratching their heads. But don't worry, we’re…