Benefits

July 23, 2020 

Even before the pandemic, states increasingly viewed unclaimed property as a key revenue driver and audit target. High-profile lawsuits between states and an ongoing case before the United States Supreme Court have also raised awareness.

July 20, 2020 

Top-scoring businesses on the index — those scoring 80% or higher — were also recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” This marks the second year in a row Grant Thornton has been named a best place to work for ...

July 17, 2020 

Tax sheltering and land investing go hand-in-hand. That’s because there are a myriad of tax sheltering options from which to choose, including 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), depletion of tax ...

July 17, 2020 

Leaders from five international tax organizations are marking the two-year anniversary of the formation of the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) this week. The J5 includes the Australian Taxation Office (ATO, the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) from the UK...…

July 17, 2020 

In March 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide emergency assistance and healthcare response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) received funding and authority through the CARES Act to modify existing loan programs to assist small businesses...…

July 14, 2020 

The post-pandemic workplace in many cases will be rife with obstacles that could overwhelm some employers. Knowing what may be around the corner and taking steps to avoid it may help employers successfully acclimate to the new environment.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

July 14, 2020 

CenterPoint Accounting Red Wing Software www.redwingsoftware.com From the 2020 reviews of small business accounting systems. CenterPoint Accounting, from Red Wing Software is best suited for small to mid-sized businesses and is offered as an on-premise application or via the cloud. In addition to its business accounting application, CenterPoint also offers Fund Accounting, Municipal Fund Accounting,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

July 13, 2020 

As accounting firms refine their business strategies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely that paraprofessionals will loom large in their plans. There are few things more important today than an adaptable workforce...

Paul McDonald

July 13, 2020 

As an outsourced CFO you can provide the professional competence necessary to ensure “the way we do it here” produces reliable financial statements for management and lenders, facilitates regulatory compliance and provides ...

Bill Slaughter

July 13, 2020 

Having the best options for your clients when tax time comes around is part of being a professional CPA. All clients want to decrease tax burden and increase deductions to maximize after-tax income for the year. There are many options available to help in that pursuit, but some are more well-known than others. Charitable donations...…

July 9, 2020 

AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the association.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 9, 2020 

As the July 15 tax filing season deadline approaches, members of the active duty and reserve military and their families are eligible for special tax benefits that can ease the filing process.