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Learn MoreAn audit can be stressful and costly, especially if problems surface. One construction and carpentry company recently found that out firsthand, when an audit revealed a fringe benefits shortfall. In Raines v. Builders Alliance Inc., under the terms of a…
CFOs and finance teams have had to navigate numerous changes in recent years. The pandemic has shifted commerce online, accelerated remote work and put governments on a roller coaster of changing rules and legislation — all of which have had…
Your company will have to do more early legwork when filing for a research and development (R&D) credit refund from IRS. Back in October, the Taxman issued an Office of Chief Counsel Memorandum establishing stricter new rules that require you…
Companies large and small with lease arrangements are preparing to adapt to the new standards for lease accounting compliance. And with a December 15 deadline for attaining FASB ASC 842 compliance looming and year-end commencing after that, businesses need to ready their teams…
Good news: Your company can continue to rely on an electronic signature for many different tax forms through the end of the year. IRS recently extended the use of electronic and digital signatures on many tax forms until Dec. 31,…
IRS just announced it will hold fourth quarter interest rates steady for federal tax payments. According to Revenue Ruling 2021-17, your interest rates as of October 1 will be: 2% for overpayments0.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding…
CFOs, it’s time to ensure that all your financial ducks are in a row. More IRS audits could soon be coming your way. As we mentioned earlier this year, the Service promised to boost its efforts with more auditors. Specifically,…
Many public companies have now finished their second year accounting for leases under ASC 842, and the effective date for private companies is quickly approaching. The new lease accounting rules significantly impact the way companies—both public and private—account for their…
Tell your finance team to get ready! Companies of all sizes will have to prepare for a lower e-filing threshold. IRS recently proposed regulations to change the rules for filing information returns, effective as soon as this year-end. Right now,…
There’s new information available for your finance team about the forthcoming 1099 platform for preparing and filing returns. The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) recently released a new report on how the Service can improve its practices. And in…
FASB’s lease accounting standard (ASC 842) will take effect for periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2021 (calendar year 2022) for private companies. Which means hopefully by now you’re in full-on preparation mode. But what technology route should you take to…
Companies are getting a small break! IRS is temporarily letting businesses take a 100% deduction on food and beverages from restaurants. As you know, your company can typically take a 50% deduction on meal and beverage costs, as long as:…
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