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Zone & Co Launches ZoneBilling AI Assistant
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines Until May For Helene Victims
Avantax Acquires SEP Financial Services
Sovos Launches Indirect Tax Suite for SAP, Enhances Clean Core Readiness
Grant Thornton Launches ptvault.x Platform for Managing Personal-Property Taxes
Grant Thornton LLP has launched ptvault.x, a new platform to help companies manage personal-property taxes. The cloud-based platform provides Grant Thornton’s clients with data transparency and reduced complexity.
Hedge Accounting For Interest Rates: ‘Blend and Extend’ Strategy
Employing a “blend and extend” strategy to reduce near-term cash spend may be ideal in the current environment, but companies should also be aware of the associated hedge accounting implications.
New Unemployment Claims Hit 4-Week High
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance jumped to a four-week high, indicating the labor market is suffering fresh setbacks even as the coronavirus pandemic shows signs of ebbing.
Global Tax Expert Tom Wheelwright to Host CPA Revolution Masterclass
At the three-day CPA Revolution Masterclass, ticket holders will learn how to deliver high-value services, accelerate cash flow, create a high-performance team, and more. Tickets are on sale now at wealthability.com/cpa-revolution-masterclass-2021-mk.
Labor Dept. Confirms Exemption for Investment Advice Fiduciaries
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has confirmed that “Improving Investment Advice for Worker & Retirees,” an exemption for investment advice fiduciaries, will go into effect as scheduled on Feb. 16, 2021.
Thomson Reuters Launches New Paid Leave Tax Credit Eligibility Tool
Thomson Reuters has launched a new tool that may be used to determine if an employer is eligible to take a tax credit for providing qualified leave wages for coronavirus (COVID-19) related reasons.
Replace Tax Planning with “Golden Egg” Allocation Strategies
2020 was a challenging year for many businesses, and it clearly demonstrated the need to be prepared for the future. It’s quite possible that the coming years will be equally tumultuous, and now is a great time for you to work with your business owner ...
1/3 of NY Construction Firms Plan to Increase Workforce in 2021
The Bonadio Group’s 2021 survey of New York construction companies and contractors shows that while 43 percent of construction firms were forced to reduce their workforce in 2020 due to COVID-19 challenges, only nine percent plan on further reductions...