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Employee Retention Credit scams that promise big tax savings: What you need to know

It’s not too late to get tax relief in the form of the Employee Retention Credit that was created as part of the CARES Act in 2020, then retroactively improved and extended by additional legislation. The credit can still be claimed via an original or amended employment tax return for the period of March 13, […]

by Brian Bingaman
January 6, 2023
COVID-related Tax Credit Driving Bogus Offers

Email phishing attempts look fishy: Keep an eye out for these warning signs

Companies’ databases, customer info and bank accounts are never safe from malicious attackers. The most common way in for cybercriminals remains via email. Email scams are getting more sophisticated, to make matters worse. Some companies’ employees are getting fooled by phishing sends that announce salary reductions and include file attachments. Recipients who click on the […]

by Scott Ball
December 30, 2022

4 red flags a purchase order may not be on the up and up

Accounts Receivable departments need to stay on their toes for scam artists and fraudsters. Plenty of companies’ cash flows are squeezed tighter than ever these days. So the last thing you need is to accept and fill an order from a source that’s not going to pay for it. Turns out there are a few […]

by Scott Ball
December 22, 2022

‘Tis the season for hacking! 5 steps to keep data safe

The IRS is warning small businesses once again – cybercriminals are seeking your companies’ financial information any way they can. Often it’s by targeting the “weak link” in your organization who opens an email despite being trained over and over on how not to fall for the obvious bait. With the bulk of tax documents […]

by Scott Ball
December 6, 2022

IRS: Interest rates going up for first quarter of 2023

Rising interest rates across the board have been a fact of life lately. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the Service announced more interest rate bumps for Q1 2023 in Rev. Ruling 2022-23. Effective January 1, 2023, the new interest rates will be: 6% for corporate overpayments of tax 4.5% for the portion of […]

by Brian Bingaman
December 5, 2022

How’s your cybersecurity? 3 steps to fostering a culture of superior cyber hygiene

Cybersecurity – protecting sensitive corporate and customer data from falling into the hands of criminals – is vital to your organization’s success. Lately the feds have been cracking down on disruptive ransomware thieves and info sellers on the dark web, but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. An optimum strategy […]

by Brian Bingaman
November 30, 2022

Wrongdoers on the run: SEC sets all-time records for fraud enforcement

Catching investment and retirement fund fraudsters is a never-ending job. So here’s some good news: Enforcement by the feds is on the upswing, with more wrongdoers going to jail and victims being compensated for their losses. Enforcement by the the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased by 9% during Fiscal Year 2022. The SEC filed […]

by Scott Ball
November 29, 2022

All’s well that ends well: IRS catching cybercriminals, identity thieves

Cybercriminals are on the loose, stealing money from businesses and consumers and getting away with it! That’s the standard media line we hear all the time, but in actuality the feds are pursuing and catching a fair amount of crooks and making sure they pay a heavy price. For Fiscal Year 2022, the Internal Revenue […]

by Scott Ball
November 15, 2022

Time is money: $400K lost in phishing scam not reported to leadership until months later

Imagine that someone in A/P got fooled by a bogus invoice in a phishing email and paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to a cybercrook, but you didn’t find out about it until long after the fact. That’s what happened to the city government of Chester, Pennsylvania. A hacker posing as an insurance broker emailed […]

by Brian Bingaman
November 9, 2022

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