When considering estate taxes, where your client lives has a big impact on how much their estate will owe when they die. There are both state and federal estate taxes, and Congress is considering legislation that would change the federal rules. This article will look at how the state where
While the switch from working in an office to working at home during the pandemic was abrupt, most businesses and their employees adapted quickly to remote work, discovering it improved work-life balance. Now, you can go for a run in the middle of a busy workday and still be productive. Staff
The cybersecurity landscape is always changing: Between 2019 and 2020, ransomware attacks rose by 180 percent in North America alone, according to a 2021 report by cybersecurity firm SonicWall. The total global cost of damages from ransomware attacks is projected to exceed $20 billion in 2021, and the total global cost of cybercrime
In a new case, Nurumbi, 2021-79, TC Memo 2021-79. 6/30/21, an Uber driver ran afoul of the rules, but at least was able to salvage some deductions in Tax Court. Participants in the so-called “gig economy” ranging from drivers to temporary landlords to delivery services people are generally treated as
Let’s time travel back to a couple of days before Santa descended chimneys in 2017, which was when Congress okayed and President Donald J. Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Both supporters and critics of the 45th president agree that the TCJA was his signature legislative accomplishment,
Xero, the global small business platform, today unveiled that it will roll out a series of significant technology and design updates to new reports over the next six months, to help accountants and bookkeepers unearth and present valuable insights for clients. The new updates are part of Xero’s broader investment
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Paul Simon released the song in 1975. It’s still a classic almost 50 years later. The song actually listed maybe seven ways. When it comes to early warning signs a client is planning to leave, we can find plenty more. Accountants are associated with
Diverse offerings, like bundled services your business clients may feature, can be attractive to consumers, but the tax implications can get complicated. Moreover, some of these services may even present the same tax obligations or associated regulations. Communications tax is different than regular ol’ sales tax, which is typically based
Self-employed workers have become a prominent demographic amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Labour Market Information Council reports that in Canada, as much as 73 percent of self-employed people are working for their solely-owned businesses. While the numbers are less clear in the U.S., where nearly anyone can set up an LLC, the chances are that
It’s being called the “Great Resignation.” In 2020, the pandemic brought into clear focus what today’s workers value: work-life balance, working remotely and a shared cultural fit. Not all employers recognized this swing—but they are feeling the effects of it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, four million