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An Increase in Customer Theft is Increasing Restaurant Prices
IRS Shares Five New Warning Signs of Incorrect ERC Claims
‘Unpredictable’ Election Clouds Tax and Economic Policy View
Sanders May Bring His Populist Brand to Powerful Senate Finance Committee
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Employers Consider Enhancing Retirement Plans
The vast majority of large U.S. employers currently offer nonqualified retirement plans to executives and high-income earners.
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Increase in Retail Sales Beats Forecasts
U.S. retail sales rose in July by more than forecast, suggesting consumers still have the wherewithal to sustain the economic expansion.
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How to Offer Registered Agent Services
By adding RA services to your CPA firm, you’ll become your clients’ one-stop solution for their business needs, including accounting, tax, and compliance services.
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Areas in the U.S. Where Inflation is Causing Property Taxes to Increase the Most
Some states are raising property tax rates to the maximum allowed by law. Is your state on the list?
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4 Priorities for Finance Teams in Late 2023
The lingering (although receding) risk of a recession, stubborn inflation trends, economic policy debates, and geopolitical instability all create challenges for businesses and their finance teams.
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IRS Warns Employers About Abusive ESOP Schemes
The IRS has concerns that employee stock ownership plans are being used by some wealthy taxpayers as a tax avoidance tool.
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Effectively Leveraging Accounting for Financial Planning Strategy
Most small businesses lack the capacity for a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, but that doesn't mean they can't build analytical and strategic value from their accounting resources.
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Small Business Owners’ Optimism Rose Slightly in July
A new report shows incremental progress for small businesses dealing with inflation, future planning, hiring, and more.