Expense reimbursement remains a significant challenge for many businesses in the accounting landscape. Manual processes often lead to errors, delays, and employee dissatisfaction. To address these issues, businesses are increasingly turning to software solutions that streamline the reimbursement process and enhance accuracy and efficiency. Expense reimbursement problems are commonly rooted in paper-based systems, which result…
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Alabama House Bill 391 reduced the minimum state business privilege tax in 2023 from $100 to $50.   Beginning in 2024, businesses that are subject to the minimum tax ($100 or less) are completely exempt from paying the tax and filing a Business Privilege Tax Return (BPTIN/CPT/PPT). This means many single-member entities will no longer be…
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Financial statements serve as a window into the health and performance of a business, offering valuable insights for investors, analysts, and stakeholders. The statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, provide a comprehensive view of a company’s financial position (and health). Let’s dive into what these statements can reveal: Income Statement:…
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When talking with clients, I always like to know how their business is going. I love to hear about everything: their team, sales, challenges, etc. When asked the same question, I usually respond, “Business is great, and we’re looking for more.” However, one of the accounting profession’s biggest challenges is the need for more people…
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The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was a significant piece of U.S. legislation signed into law in January 2021. The CTA was created to address issues related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes, including those committed by anonymous shell companies. Shell companies are set up without revealing their true owners and can be exploited…
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The IRS announced enforcement action against dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims by sending over 20,000 letters to taxpayers notifying the recipients of disallowed ERC claims. This compliance effort results from a review revealing many taxpayers didn’t meet the ERC criteria. Recipients not eligible for the credit will receive Letter 105 C, “Claim Disallowed.” The…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations on February 21, 2023, requiring organizations to electronically file specified returns and other documents. TD 9972 affects virtually all organizations that are required to file returns to the IRS, including filers of employment tax returns and information returns, such as Forms 1099-series, Forms W-2, and Affordable Care Act Forms…
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In 2013, the IRS issued final regulations (“Repair Regs”) establishing a framework for distinguishing between deductible repairs and capital improvements. It is important to carefully consider each expenditure in light of the Repair Regs to determine whether each expenditure should be: Expensed immediately. Capitalized and depreciated using accelerated depreciation methods. Capitalized and depreciated over a…
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