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December 19, 2020 

Will There Be More Covid Stimulus Payments? And When?

Congress may be on the verge of passing a second relief package, which could mean $600 stimulus checks, plus supplemental $300-a-week federal unemployment benefits if you're not working, and deferred student loan payments until April 2021.

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December 16, 2020 

Tax Planning for Year-End 2020

Traditional year-end tax planning in a normal year would include postponing income into the following year combined with accelerating deductions into the current year. With the current TCJA itemized standard deduction amounts, a bunching strategy for ...

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December 16, 2020 

Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite the Pandemic

Businesses and consumers alike are finding ways to adapt and stay resilient during these unprecedented times. Though recovery may take time, a new report confirms the strength of entrepreneurialism and grit of small business owners, who remain ...

 VoIP for CPAs: How it Works & Why it Matters

December 14, 2020 

VoIP for CPAs: How it Works & Why it Matters

Industries like sales, marketing and customer support are already using VoIP phone systems to make their work and lives easier. There’s an opportunity for workers in other industries to get on board as well – accounting firms especially. What is VoIP and How Does it Work? In the era of COVID, a cloud based communication...…

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December 11, 2020 

Finding Growth Opportunities in Challenging Times – Increasing Client Interest in New Services

,” which identified the services clients most valued from their accountants. The report was based on survey responses of more than 650 accountants and business professionals across the country. Growing as an accounting firm requires identifying and understanding the services your client base most wants and needs. Among small businesses, the biggest pain points consistently...…

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December 10, 2020 

New Online Payments System Launches for Accounting Firms

Consumer preferences are to pay by credit card, and online invoices are frequently paid within 24 hours. This rapid access to funding is critical for professionals that are seeing an increased volume of unpaid bills from clients. BQE CORE’s business ...