Legislation

July 27, 2018 

In 28 States and the District of Columbia, cannabis is legal in one way or another. The problem is when you are dealing with the Federal Government. Cannabis is an illegal Schedule I Narcotic. That being said, when it comes to cannabis, legal ...

Craig Smalley

July 11, 2018 

With the increasing use of prescribed opioids, reportedly one out of every three persons took such a prescription in 2015, the likelihood that the issue will arise in either the hiring context or involving a current employee is significant.

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

June 4, 2018 

I keep in touch with an ex-bookkeeper that I sort of mentored. She decided to take the Enrolled Agent Exam but ended up failing Part I and must take it again. When I asked her what she got wrong, she mentioned basis. Basis is a hard concept to ...

Craig Smalley

January 11, 2018 

For this, my final article on cannabis taxation, get ready to get your mind blown.

January 11, 2018 

Today the cannabis industry is a $6 billion industry. In ten years it is projected that cannabis will be a $1 trillion industry. In my home state of Florida, cannabis became legal last year, however the state, as it legislated the laws surrounding ...

November 22, 2017 

For those of you that are in the cannabis industry or just starting out, you have no doubt either been hit with a large tax bill or you are about to be. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many steps that you can take legally just by ...

Craig Smalley

March 16, 2017 

With the proliferation of legalized marijuana among the states, the wide-spread use among employees that these state laws encourage, and changing positions from enforcement agencies, now is a good time for employers to review their drug testing ...

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

September 15, 2016 

As you prepare to meet with your clients this fall, take the time to consult with them regarding the ACA and how they can ensure compliance.

Taija Sparkman

July 29, 2016 

The ACA has significantly changed the health insurance industry and yet, popularity of the law is still split. According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll, 43 percent approve of the law while 41 percent oppose it.

July 9, 2016 

The House Ways & Means Committee has released a 150-page report claiming the Obama administration effectively pilfered $7 billion from taxpayers.

May 24, 2016 

This product is ideal for SMBs with 50+ employees. Based on our experience with hundreds of clients and prospects, a lot of “what you don’t know you don’t know” thinking exists. Given the complexities that we share in this White Paper, your ...

May 2, 2016 

Three keynote presentations will focus on generational engagement strategies, medical marijuana legalization and a look at the current state of the industry.