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Ashley Sparks | Sep. 14, 2022

Don’t Let Fraud Break the Bonds of Your Family Business

According to Family Enterprise USA, 87% of U.S. companies are family businesses, which are responsible for 54% of gross domestic…

John Csargo | Sep. 12, 2022

Separating Your Business From Its Real Estate

Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in…

Anna Lovegren | Aug. 25, 2022

For a Stronger Nonprofit, Increase the Number of Income Streams

Not-for-profits that rely on a single income source, or only a few, are vulnerable to economic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Becky Gibbs | Aug. 3, 2022

What Revenue Numbers Can Reveal About Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health

When professional auditors review a not-for-profit’s books, they usually spend significant time on revenue. Inadequate revenue — or revenue trending…

Chris Wittich | Jul. 26, 2022

Mythbust and Maximize the Employee Retention Credit

The employee retention credit (ERC), the refundable tax credit designed to reward business owners for retaining employees throughout the COVID-19…

John Csargo | Jul. 18, 2022

Important Considerations When Engaging in a Like-Kind Exchange

A business or individual might be able to dispose of appreciated real property without being taxed on the gain by…

Becky Gibbs | Jul. 7, 2022

Reviewing — and Possibly Revising — Your Nonprofit’s Spending Policy

A spending policy is the formula used to determine how much of the value of investments a nonprofit organization will…

Anna Lovegren | Jun. 29, 2022

Election Season is Here! Watch Your Nonprofit’s Activities

Many states have already held primary elections, and the airwaves are clogged with candidate ads. Yes, the November “mid-terms” election…

Barb Sawdy | Jun. 28, 2022

2022 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2022. Keep…

John Csargo | Jun. 22, 2022

Businesses Will Soon Be Able to Deduct More Under the Standard Mileage Rate

Business owners are aware that the price of gas is historically high, which has made their vehicle costs soar. The…

Ashley Sparks | Jun. 16, 2022

Oversight and Controls Are Key to Limiting Fraud in Nonprofits

Recently, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) published its biannual Report to the Nations: 2022 Global Study on Occupational…

John Csargo | Jun. 8, 2022

Help When Needed: Apply the Research Credit Against Payroll Taxes

Here’s an interesting option if your small company or start-up business is planning to claim the research tax credit. Subject…