Accounting
Cherry Bekaert acquires Tax Advantage Group
Cherry Bekaert, a Top 25 Firm based in Richmond, Virginia, has acquired Tax Advantage Group, a consulting firm in Greenville, South Carolina that specializes in providing services related to the New Markets Tax Credit to clients across the U.S. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/cherry-bekaert-acquires-tax-advantage-group
Read MoreCPA Endowment Fund of Illinois provides laptops to students impacted by coronavirus
The charitable partner of the Illinois CPA Society is providing 16 laptops to local accounting students who are in need of technology at home following school closures. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/cpa-endowment-fund-of-illinois-provides-laptops-to-students-impacted-by-coronavirus
Read MoreOpportunity zones and cost segregation
Taxpayers who meet the requirements for investing in an opportunity zone can potentially take advantage of increased depreciation deductions through cost segregation, further decreasing their tax liability. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/opportunity-zones-and-cost-segregation
Read MoreDoes Your State Tax Social Security Benefits?
The question, “Does my state tax Social Security benefits?” may be simple enough, but the answer includes a lot of nuance. Many states have unique and specific provisions regarding the taxation of Social Security benefits, which can be broken into a few broad categories. That’s what we do with this week’s map. Twenty-six states and…
Read MoreWatch: Tax Foundation Experts Discuss Short-term Coronavirus Relief Packages
The coronavirus crisis demands urgent solutions but also careful consideration. How can governments best deliver immediate relief while ensuring that tax policies remain simple, transparent, neutral, and stable? What tax changes have different levels of government already enacted to address the crises and what can they learn from each other? What could the next phase of relief look like and…
Read MoreHow to lead in the age of coronavirus
Now is the time for CPAs to show up as a trusted advisor with good judgment, steady energy and a great, empathetic connection with their clients. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/how-to-lead-in-the-age-of-coronavirus
Read MoreTwo accounting scandals in China in one week burn investors
China’s second accounting scandal in less than a week is underscoring concern over lax corporate governance at some of the country’s fastest-growing companies. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/two-accounting-scandals-in-china-in-one-week-burn-investors
Read MoreFighting anxiety and social isolation from the coronavirus
Teams everywhere will be battling the emotional complexities of COVID-19; here are some helpful strategies. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/fighting-anxiety-and-social-isolation-from-the-coronavirus
Read MoreHow The CARES Act Increases Charitable Deductions Without Helping Non-Profits Very Much
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act creates two new tax benefits for donors to non-profits. One will mostly benefit low- and middle-income…
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