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Accounting

Tips & Practices To Help Reduce Billing Bottlenecks

In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, managing accounts receivable presents notable challenges. To maintain your organization’s financial well-being, it’s essential to periodically reassess your billing and collections procedures, striving for efficiency

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Business

Tips For Assessing Customer Credit For B2B Businesses

Is your company engaged in B2B transactions? If so, you’re likely familiar with the complexities of customer credit—a practice with both benefits and pitfalls. While offering credit is customary and

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Business Tax

Navigating the QBI Deduction: Tips For Tax Savings

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction presents a valuable opportunity for eligible businesses, set to last until 2025 before its scheduled expiration. This deduction, applied at the owner level, can

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Individual Tax

Understanding Social Security Benefit Taxation

Contrary to common belief, Social Security benefits aren’t always exempt from federal income tax. Surprisingly, a significant portion of these benefits can be subject to taxation, potentially reaching up to

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Assurance

Shining A Light On Auditor Independence

Auditor independence is very important in the accounting profession. Auditors’ make a commitment to follow the standards set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Securities

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Estate Planning

Four Tips for Incentive Trusts

Estate planning isn’t just about passing wealth down to the next generation. For many, it’s also about passing down values and to encourage their children to lead responsible, productive, and

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Individual Tax

Tax Implications of Unemployment

Unemployment has recently been holding steady at 3.7%. However, there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in technology and media related industries. Taxes are most likely the

Sudden long-term care (LTC) expenses can swiftly disrupt your estate plan. It’s a reality that most individuals will require some form of LTC, such as nursing home or assisted living
In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, managing accounts receivable presents notable challenges. To maintain your organization’s financial well-being, it’s essential to periodically reassess your billing and collections procedures, striving for efficiency
An increasing number of employers are now embracing remote work options for their employees, whether full-time or part-time. If your organization falls into this category and provides a health care
Is your company engaged in B2B transactions? If so, you’re likely familiar with the complexities of customer credit—a practice with both benefits and pitfalls. While offering credit is customary and
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction presents a valuable opportunity for eligible businesses, set to last until 2025 before its scheduled expiration. This deduction, applied at the owner level, can
Contrary to common belief, Social Security benefits aren’t always exempt from federal income tax. Surprisingly, a significant portion of these benefits can be subject to taxation, potentially reaching up to

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