Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
April 27, 2021
Report Shows Small Businesses on Road to Recovery
U.S. small businesses are on the road to recovery from the financial losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Intuit QuickBooks. The report, Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Recovery, published today by Intuit, ...
April 24, 2021
Planning For Tax Season: The Essentials
Taxes can be stressful and even overwhelming, whether you’re an individual taxpayer, a college student, or a small business owner. With tax laws changing, various deadlines, and wondering how much you’ll owe or get back, making sure you stay organized is
April 24, 2021
Homeless Americans Can Get Coronavirus Stimulus Payments
Homeless Americans who don’t have a permanent address or a bank account may still qualify for the Coronavirus stimulus payments, also known as Economic Impact Payments, and other tax benefits, according to the IRS.
April 22, 2021
It’s Time to Leave These Busy Season Practices in the Past (Where They Belong!)
Every seasoned accountant has been there: feeling stretched too thin after an unforgiving busy season and eager to put it in the past.
April 22, 2021
Gift & Estate Tax Valuation: 5 Things to Remember
Here are five things to remember when performing valuation of shares of a closely held entity for gift and estate tax reporting.
April 22, 2021
161 Million Americans Have Received Covid Stimulus Payments
The sixth batch of payments began processing on Friday, April 16, with an official payment date of April 21, with some people receiving direct payments in their accounts earlier as provisional or pending deposits. Here is additional information on this...
April 22, 2021
Are You the Right Tax Professional for That New Client?
At the end of the day, building relationships with our clients and helping them succeed is our goal. These are just a few of the ways we like to ensure each client that comes to us is the right fit for their needs and ours.
April 22, 2021
IRS Gives Safe Harbor to SMBs to Claim Deductions for PPP Loans
With the Dec. 27, 2020, enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, businesses now may claim these deductions even though they received PPP loans to cover original eligible expenses. These businesses can use the safe harbor provided by this...
April 21, 2021
Small Businesses Get Tax Credits for Paid Leave for Covid Vaccinations
Eligible employers, such as businesses and tax-exempt organizations with fewer than 500 employees and certain governmental employers, can receive a tax credit for providing paid time off for each employee receiving the vaccine and for any time needed ...
April 21, 2021
Avalara for Beverage Alcohol Now Features Shipping Verification
Avalara, Inc. has announced the availability of Avalara Shipping Verification for Beverage Alcohol (Avalara Shipping Verification). Avalara Shipping Verification is a new enhancement to Avalara for Beverage Alcohol, which provides a complete solution for direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol businesses across the compliance life cycle, from licensing and product registrations to tax calculations and returns. Avalara is...…
April 21, 2021
Taxpayers Can Still Get a Tax Deduction by Setting Up an IRA Before May 17, 2021
If you qualify and beat the tax return deadline, you can take an above-the-line deduction for an IRA contribution. Thus, the contribution may effectively reduce your 2020 tax liability.
April 20, 2021
Report Shows Impacts of One Year of COVID-19 on U.S. Businesses
On March 13, 2020, the U.S. declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. At the same time, grocery stores flooded with people stocking up amid the unknown as the virus spread across the country. In the months following, industries and businesses of all types and sizes reckoned with changes to business operations, changes in consumer...…