Accounting
How Well-Funded Are Pension Plans in Your State?
The most recent data from The Pew Charitable Trusts, released in July of 2019, shows the strain on state retirement systems nationwide as state pension funds strive to keep pace with benefits owed to public employees. While we highlighted this information soon after it was first released, it is worth revisiting in light of the coronavirus-related funding…
Read MoreAvalara debuts free sales tax risk assessment tool for e-commerce companies
The self-serve tool was in development before the novel coronavirus pandemic; but COVID-19 has provoked a major uptick in e-commerce business, which makes the tool very relevant now. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/avalara-debuts-free-sales-tax-risk-assessment-tool-for-e-commerce-companies
Read MoreBotkeeper adds Intellistack to address firm needs during pandemic
The company joins the Botkeeper ecosystem address firm needs around keeping doors open during the CVID-19 pandemic, while balancing the cost to do so. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/botkeeper-adds-intellistack-to-address-firm-needs-during-coronavirus
Read MoreIn the blogs: Time enough at last
IRS slowdown; relief checks and debt collectors; oil and gas reporting; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/in-the-blogs-time-enough-at-last
Read MoreSmall businesses face quandary in choosing coronavirus relief programs
Small businesses are dealing with frustrating delays and changing guidance in applying for and receiving help from the Small Business Administration in its new Paycheck Protection Program, while also trying to choose whether to go with that another program that uses a tax credit for retaining employees during the pandemic. Original Article Posted at :…
Read MoreA Review of Net Operating Loss Tax Provisions in the CARES Act and Next Steps for Phase 4 Relief
In addition to providing economic relief to individuals and loans to businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act changed several tax provisions to increase liquidity to ensure firms survive a large decline in cash flow. Among other tax changes, the CARES Act loosened rules governing net operating…
Read MoreBetter Every Day: Take the reins and lead
Here are four things your firm should be doing right now to move forward during the coronavirus pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/better-every-day-take-the-reins-and-lead
Read MoreInside the tax implications of crowdfunding
As businesses look for funding, this new-old method may be worth a look. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/inside-the-tax-implications-of-crowdfunding
Read MoreIRS not processing paper tax returns due to coronavirus
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to file their taxes electronically during the three-month extension period for this year’s tax season. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-not-processing-paper-tax-returns-due-to-coronavirus
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