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Mar 7, 2024
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The Future of QuickBooks: Getting Ahead of the Change

As of July 31, 2024, new subscribers can choose between QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Enterprise. Existing subscribers will still be able to renew their QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Premier subscriptions, but these options are no longer available to new subscribers. The biggest impact will be for new businesses or QuickBooks Desktop users without an active subscription. For several years, Intuit has poured its resources into enhancing QuickBooks Online, to make it more robust and user-friendly while adding new features. 
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Sep 15, 2023
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Ohio Tax Updates: New Software – What You Need to Know

Ohio Tax is embarking on a significant transformation of its internal software and taxpayer portal. It promises to bring a more user-friendly and modern experience to taxpayers and practitioners alike. This new system is live as of early September.
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Aug 17, 2023
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Protect Your Business: Recognizing Employee Retention Credit Scams and Fraud

As a responsible business owner, you know the significance of Employee Retention Credits (ERC) provided by the IRS to help businesses retain their workforce during challenging times. However, with the benefits of ERC comes the risk of scams and fraud targeting unsuspecting employers. Being vigilant and well-informed can shield your business from falling victim to fraudulent schemes. We will walk you through the signs of ERC scams and how to safeguard your business against potential threats.
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Dec 15, 2022
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Why Accounting is an Investment and Not a Cost

In my 30+ years in the industry, too often I’ve witnessed owners that treat the accounting and finance function of their business only as an expense or cost center.
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Dec 9, 2022
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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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Dec 9, 2022
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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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Sep 15, 2023
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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act and How It Can Impact Your Business

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law aimed at protecting national security and helping prevent money laundering through shell and front companies. When entities are created through the State, their beneficial owners’ information (BOI) is not collected. The CTA will require the reporting of this information to FinCEN starting Jan. 1, 2024. 
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Sep 11, 2023
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Powering Your Wallet: Understanding the Clean Energy Tax Breaks in the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides numerous tax credits for clean energy initiatives. While too voluminous to list each credit and requirement, below are some programs that may benefit taxpayers who are interested in clean energy.
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Jun 20, 2023
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Navigating Sales Tax Challenges in Construction Projects 

Construction contractors are the unsung heroes of our cities and towns, building the homes we live in, the offices we work in, and the roads we travel on.
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Oct 21, 2022
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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.