If you’re just joining us, part one of this series covered medical-expense deductions for people with disabilities, and part two focused on deductibility of costs associated with schooling children with physical or mental disabilities. This article, part three, will focus on the profit exclusions that allow home sellers with disabilities to
The financial needs of Indigenous peoples in the United States can vary greatly from their non-Indigenous counterparts, and many Indigenous families do not fit the stereotype of the typical American one. It’s important that CPAs and other accounting professionals understand the financial needs of these communities, as well as the
Despite the significant investment in time and money to pursue an accounting career or obtain an advanced accounting credential, accountants are quitting their jobs in alarming numbers. In short, the Great Resignation has indeed infected the accounting profession. The reasons for the global accountant shortage are complex, ranging from retirements
Digitization has a fundamental impact on every business, and it is estimated to be strongest on financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Most business units still look at FP&A professionals to lay out the company’s goals and map out a company’s financial future. According to IBM, more than 50 percent of
The University of Berkeley defines mindfulness as a state of being aware of our actions and thoughts through a gentle lens. The world today seems to be rife with people who think only of themselves. In business, we see this with firms that put profits above their employees or their
What would you do if 40 percent of your team quit next week? Of course, such dramatic turnover is unlikely, at least all at once, but it could become a reality over the next year. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, 41 percent of the global workforce is considering
It’s increasingly important for entrepreneurs to understand how a company with multiple entities should handle shared expenses, and how a company with multiple entities should be legally structured to avoid issues with shared expenses in the future. Every company has unique circumstances, so it’s critical for business owners to get professional accounting
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) recently increased the domestic employee coverage threshold to $2,400 for 2022, up from $2,300 in 2021, marking the third consecutive year the threshold has been increased. The amount is set each year by the SSA, and it serves as a good reminder to check in with your clients who have
The result in a new Tax Court case of unpaid employment taxes, Cashaw, TC Memo 2021-123, 10/27/21, was especially harsh due to the unenviable position of the taxpayer. Background: If payroll taxes aren’t remitted to the IRS in time, the “responsible party” may be held personally liable for the full
ApprovalMax, an approval automation app for Xero and QuickBooks Online, has introduced a new plan for organizations that require a higher level of control and have special policies for budget control and supplier vetting in place. It also significantly increases the efficiency of approval processes by automating certain parts and