Ticket scams: When the price of admission is too high By: Tony LaNasa Concert, sporting and other event tickets can go for astronomical prices — when they’re even available. Hoping to find reasonably priced tickets (or to find tickets at all), many consumers […]
Here’s How Taxpayers Can Pay Their Taxes By: David M. Reape No on likes to pay taxes. But the IRS is trying to make it easier by offering several different ways for taxpayers to pay their tax liability immediately, or arrange to pay […]
Foundation Center and GuideStar are Candid By: Helen Weeber GuideStar is now Candid! Earlier this week GuideStar announced they were joining Foundation Center to form a new nonprofit organization, Candid. Candid combines the resources of GuideStar and Foundation center […]
How fraud experts help companies head off bad mergers By: Tony LaNasa Mergers and acquisitions are filled with risks, some of them unavoidable. But buyers can avoid risks associated with cooked books and other forms of deceptive accounting used by a seller […]
Fundamental tax truths for C corporations By: David M. Reape The flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been great news for these entities and their owners. But some […]
Is your nonprofit ready for a raffle? By: Helen Weeber Raffles are popular fundraisers for not-for-profits. But they’re subject to strict tax rules. State laws on nonprofit-sponsored raffles can vary significantly, but nonprofits must comply with federal income tax requirements […]
Are your employees flying the red flags of fraud? By: Tony LaNasa Forensic accountants are best qualified to unearth the “hows and whys” of occupational fraud. But it’s up to employers to know when it’s time to call for professional help in […]
Depreciation-related breaks on business real estate By: David M. Reape What you need to know to file your 2018 return Commercial buildings and improvements generally are depreciated over 39 years, which essentially means you can deduct a portion of the […]
IRS Section 199A Update By: Ed Decker The IRS has recently issued the final regulations on the qualified business income deduction (IRC section 199A) that was part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). A little […]
2019 Part B Fee Schedules & Industry Updates By: Steven Anderson CPA The New Year brings many changes to the Long-Term Care Industry. We are pleased to provide you with updates on some of these changes. In this issue: 1. 2019 Part […]
Nonprofits: Look before you leap international borders By: Helen Weeber Many not-for-profits look beyond the United States to boost revenue. They recruit members, sell products, promote conferences or solicit donations abroad. But it’s important to look before you leap borders; […]
How successfully has your nonprofit shifted from overhead to impact? By: Helen Weeber In the not-so-distant past, charity watchdog groups such as GuideStar, Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance were notorious for giving overhead ratios significant weightings in their […]