Author: Lesley Mast
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End 2022 on a High Note: Financial Planning for Small Businesses
As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken to reduce taxes and help you save for your future.
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End the Year on a Good Note: Tax Planning for Individuals
As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken to reduce taxes and help you save for your future.
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No Need to Rush Employee Retention Credit Filing
The IRS is aware of firms pushing the limits of the credit, so we expect an increase in IRS scrutiny and audits as a result.
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Inside the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Key Provisions That Could Impact Your Taxes
On Friday, Aug. 12, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, after being passed by the Senate earlier this month. The bill is much smaller in size than what was proposed under the Build Back Better plan, but still includes some significant tax law changes. The bill includes tax law changes to raise revenue for the government, along with some tax deductions and credit changes. It also includes a provision for $80 billion in additional funding for the IRS.
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Important Update: New Requirements for Partnerships & S Corporations
On January 18, 2022, the IRS issued important updates to the instructions related to filing the new Schedules K-2 and K-3 for tax year 2021 for partnerships and S corporations.
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President Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Learn more about the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill recently signed by President Biden.
Jul 26, 2021
Podcast
Episode 293: The Future of Robots in Your Workplace
Interested in the future of robotics in the workplace and how automation can serve your business? Find out on this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio!
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Running Remotely
If you ever thought how great it would be if you could only pack a bag, go somewhere tropical and run your business from afar, now's your chance. This article will explain how to run your business remotely.
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Resource Center | Tax Reform Guidance
Last Updated: June 11, 2018 As the dust continues to settle on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed by President Donald Trump in December 2017, we’re still awaiting much needed guidance from the IRS on each provision. However, when it comes to client support, time is of the essence and we are committed to … Continued
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Will You Be Ready To Respond?
You know that feeling when you're just going along, minding your own business, and Uncle Sam kicks in the door and shakes everything up? Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we do.
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Tax Scammers Are Attempting A New Method Of Attack
Tax season has only just begun and the IRS isn’t losing any time when it comes to alerting taxpayers about scams – new and old. Read on to learn more.
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Webinar | Your Tax Reform Questions Answered
Got Tax Reform Questions? Sure you do. Who doesn’t?! After all, there’s a lot to wrap your head around. That’s why we’re bringing together our firm’s subject matter experts to explain what the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means to you and your business.
Jan 8, 2018
Podcast
episode 115 – transcript
Click here to read the official transcript for episode 115: "managing the daily grind & maximizing personal productivity: using lean six sigma."
Jan 8, 2018
Podcast
episode 115: managing the daily grind & maximizing personal productivity using lean six sigma
To run an effective business, you have to be a good steward of your company’s resources. To that end, many companies have embraced the Lean Six Sigma method to improve their efficiency and overall effectiveness – but that doesn’t mean that only large companies with many employees and complex processes can benefit from these teachings. … Continued
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There is Still Time to Claim the Payroll Tax Credit for Increasing Research Activities
Even though small start-ups entities often have little to no income tax liability, they can choose to apply the research credit to their payroll tax liability for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2015. Read on.
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Tax Reform: Banning The Banter
Since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year there has been a lot of buzz about his administration’s stance on a number of high profile issues. Read on for tips to help you proceed from a tax prospective.
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Summer Is Still Scam Season
Just because tax season has ended doesn’t mean you're free from tax-related scams. In fact, it’s never really a good idea to ever get too comfortable. Read on to learn about new schemes popping up.
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New Security Safeguards Introduced To Help Prevent Identity Theft & Refund Fraud
Since 2015, the tax community has been working together to make it harder for identity thieves to file fraudulent returns. Read on to find out what's new in 2017.
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Your Tax Return Due Dates Have Changed
Legislative changes have resulted in a number of changes to our trusty schedule of tax return filing dates and deadlines. Read on to find out if your business is impacted.
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From Good To Great
Success doesn’t happen without some blood, sweat and tears, and neither does a solid strategic plan. It takes a great deal of research, discovery and participation to bring such a plan to fruition … but it’s well worth the effort. Read on to learn more about the strategic planning process.
Feb 15, 2016
Podcast
episode 20: girls & glass ceilings – the gender gap
Lesley Mast, CPA, principal and director of tax services at Rea & Associates, joins Mark on episode 20 of unsuitable on Rea Radio to discuss society’s gender gap – specifically in the workforce. Throughout this dynamic conversation Lesley shares the progression of her own professional career path and talks about what it’s like to be a member of … Continued
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Slideshow | The Truth About Tax Extensions
Need More Time To File Your Taxes? Take It! Once again, the end of another tax season will be upon us. It’s a time of year that taxpayers (and accountants) hold dear. We, however, know that while tax season may be “officially” over, for some, there is still plenty of tax work to be done. The first four … Continued
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Spring Cleaning Record Retention List
It’s that time of year again: Spring cleaning. With the weather turning to sunshine, you are probably ready to clear out the accumulated clutter and reclaim valuable space. Are you faced with the same stack of documents that you confronted last year? Are you unsure what to keep and what to discard? Do you wonder … Continued