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  • CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

    Posted Date April 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 7 min readU.S. Government Provides Relief to Individuals, Businesses in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law a historic $2 trillion stimulus package designed to provide economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Our aim in this alert is to give a brief overview of both the tax and non-tax provisions of the government’s new stimulus legislation, including what type of assistance is available for individuals and businesses, how to apply for it, and what to do if you become unemployed. The summary is divided into two sections,... View Article

  • Should You File an Amended 2018 Return?

    Posted Date April 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readDuring the holiday season in December, Congress passed the Consolidated Budget Appropriations Act of 2020. Included in this Act was a tax package that renewed more than 24 tax provisions through what are known as extenders. An extender makes a tax provision effective retroactively. Some of the extender provisions are rather esoteric, so we’ll only focus on those most applicable to the broader taxpayer base. Extenders in More Detail Among the widely applicable extender provisions, there are the following. It’s best to check with your tax professional to see which of the more than two dozen... View Article

  • 7 Ways to Avoid Investment Fraud

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThese days, you can’t be too careful when it comes to investments. And if you’re older, you’re a prime target for fraudsters. That said, anyone of any age is vulnerable. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re considering investing.       Ask Lots of Questions Of course, you’re going to ask questions, but make sure you ask the right ones. Is the product registered with the SEC or state securities agencies? What are the fees? How does the company make money? What things might affect the value of the investment? Are... View Article

  • Supporting Veteran Careers, Protecting the Food Supply, and Reducing Wasted Government Spending

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readSupporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (S 153) – This bill encourages veterans to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields in a variety of ways, including making veterans eligible for certain National Science Foundation (NSF) programs. The Act directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an interagency working group to improve veteran and military spouse representation in STEM fields, and authorizes funding for the Government Accountability Office to study 1) the academic success rates of student veterans pursuing an undergraduate degree in STEM and related fields; and 2) the barriers... View Article

  • Taxes and Tariffs: The U.S. Response to France’s Digital Tax

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readHow it All Started Back in July of 2019, France passed what was dubbed a “digital tax” targeting the largest tech companies. Impacting approximately 30 big companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple, the tax applies to revenues earned from digital services of companies that earn more than $830 million in total and at least $27.86 million in France. The tax levy is a 3 percent charge on revenue from digital services. The United States soon responded with threatening 100 percent tariffs on certain classes of French luxury goods, such as wine, champagne, cheese and... View Article

  • Understanding Three Revenue Metrics

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to the 2019 Small Business Profile, a project from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there are 30.2 million small businesses, making up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses. With 59.9 million of these small business employees making up 47.3 percent of workers in the United States, it’s clear that this is an important segment of the American economy. With small businesses striving for profitability, the following are some examples of how they can measure their revenue targets, helping them increase their chances of profitability. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) This ratio can... View Article

  • 6506148 B2 Patent: Nervous System Manipulation – Is it Real or Just Paranoia?

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readImagine someone manipulating how you feel. Of course, no one wants that. But how about being manipulated unknowingly? This is exactly what is happening to your nervous system every time you switch on your TV or computer. Well, at least according to the 6506148 B2 Patent. The patent named “Nervous System Manipulation By Electromagnetic Fields From Monitors” was filed in 2001 and published in 2003. The patent was filed by one Hendricus G. Loss (perceived to be a fictitious person as no information about who he really is can be traced). Is it Worth Any Attention?... View Article

  • 4 Common Liquidity Ratios in Accounting

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 6 min readOne way a business can manage its books and viability in the near and long terms is to see how liquid its assets are. Businesses that have better cash positions are naturally geared toward sustaining continued success. One important reason for a business to measure and maintain healthy levels of liquidity is because it promotes better odds that a company will be able to satisfy its short-term debts. There are many ways a business can accomplish this, and below are four common ways it can be done.   Current Liquidity Ratio One of the few liquidity ratios... View Article

  • SECURE Act Seeks to Help Americans Save More for the Golden Years

    Posted Date March 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAt the end of 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act as part of a year-end appropriations package. This bill is designed to address specific issues related to retirement savings plans in an effort to help Americans save more for retirement. Retirement Plan Contributions People are living longer, and a decrease in employer-sponsored pensions has resulted in retirees relying more on Social Security benefits than in the past. So first, the SECURE Act eliminated the age limit on traditional IRA contributions so that people who work into their 70s and... View Article

  • How Businesses Benefit from Big Data Analytics

    Posted Date February 1, 2020 Posted Time 12:00 am Published in

    🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readPreviously we looked at the key technology trends in accounting to watch out for in 2020. Among the trends are big data and data analytics, which can have a great impact on businesses. Business data has existed for a long time, whether in filing cabinets, ledgers or storage devices. But today businesses both large and small have to deal with huge collections of data every day. This has seen the rise of data analytics trends that include deep learning, machine learning and dark data. Unfortunately, small and medium businesses (SMB) have to struggle with making a... View Article

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