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Learn How to Adopt a Stress-Free PCI Compliance Process
At a glance: The main takeaway: For many payment facilitators, the PCI compliance process is notoriously stressful and often inefficient,…
Claiming the ERC? You Might be Able to Cash In Sooner Than You Planned
30 Second Summary Contact Aprio’s ERC team to determine if filing Form 7200 is right for you. The full story on…
The Courts Are Reopening: Simple Tips to Prepare for the Next Rush of Cases
At a glance: The main takeaway: COVID-19 dramatically slowed the volume of court cases over the past year, but recent…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 3–7, 2021
Executive Summary Mixed Market News for Tech: Last week, markets were positive globally except for high-valuation, fast-growth technology companies. Disappointing…
Top 3 Tips for Powering your E-Commerce Company with Data Analytics
At a glance: The main takeaway: Data analytics are essential to a successful e-commerce business, but only when used correctly….
What is the Difference Between a Procurement and a Subrecipient?
For audits under Uniform Guidance, one of the more common errors relates to making the distinctions between procurements through contractors…
How to Maximize your ERC and R&D Credit Values
At a glance: Don’t undermine your business’s potential benefits or risk non-compliance by failing to strategize your tax credit approach. Aprio…
Video: Transforming your Dental Practice with Data, Automation and AI
Technology and artificial intelligence can create greater efficiencies and eliminate common operational errors — and with the right guidance, you…
Tax-Efficient Retirement Planning Tips for Dental Practice Owners
At a glance: Plan Today for Tomorrow: Though your business is your true passion and life’s work, it’s also important…
There’s No Free Lunch: What PPP borrowers should be aware of to avoid future problems
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: Between the pressure to distribute funding and the vast increase in the number of…
What Should be Included on your SEFA?
Under Uniform Guidance, entities that expend more than $750,000 in federal funds are subject to a single audit. This requires…
IRS Addresses Bitcoin Cash Fork, Four Years Later
At a glance: IRS announcement: In line with previous announcements, the IRS reiterated their position that taxpayers who received Bitcoin…
The Pulse on the Economy and the Capital Markets: 4/26/21 – 4/30/21
Executive Summary Earnings and sales: While S&P earnings position Q1 as one of the best in decades, the market continues…
Webinar: How to Benefit From the New COVID Relief Package
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy….
3 Ways the New COVID-19 Relief Bill Impacts Your Business
30-Second summary: In addition to providing a new round of stimulus payments, the American Rescue Plan Act contains a host…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Passes, Providing Relief for Restaurants
30-second summary: $28.6 billion in relief funding for restaurants – President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…
SBA Releases Early Draft of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: The U.S. Small Business Administration has unveiled an early draft of the Restaurant Revitalization…
Apply for an RRF Grant in 4 Simple Steps
At a Glance: The Main Takeaway: The SBA will open the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grant application portal on May…
FAQs: Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant
At a Glance: On April 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released its landing page about the Restaurant Revitalization…
Maryland Enacts Much-Needed Research & Development Credit Overhaul
On April 13, 2021, Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan signed Senate Bill 196 into law, which makes significant changes to the…
Possible Tax Implications of President Biden’s American Families Proposal
At a glance: President Biden is proposing major investment and infrastructure spending programs, which, if passed, will be offset by…
Weak Internal Controls Equal Fraud Opportunities – What You Can Do Now
Occupational fraud is a serious threat with costly consequences, but with strong internal controls, this threat can be reduced. Companies…
3 Tips for Building Value in Your Dental Practice Before a Sale
At a Glance: Think Ahead: Whether you’re in the startup phase or retirement is still years away, it’s important to…
Here’s an Easier Way to Understand Your ERC Eligibility
At a Glance: THE MAIN TAKEAWAY: The Consolidated Appropriations Act provided millions more businesses the opportunity to be eligible for…
Webinar: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application – The Latest From the SBA
Restaurateurs, make sure you are ready to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Watch the webinar as we discuss…
Top 5 Things You Need to Know About The Business Interest Deduction Limitation and Controlled Foreign Corporations
At a Glance IRS Final Regulations Update: The IRS released final regulations on the business interest deduction limitation that directly…
Common Functional Expense Mistakes
It is important for nonprofits to ensure that the data they present in their functional expense statement or schedule is…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: April 19–23, 2021
Executive Summary Mixed Signals: Earnings of companies started stronger than expected last week, though markets did not react to the…
The Wonderful World of OZ: What Proposed Regulations on Opportunity Zones Mean for You
At a Glance: International Investors, Take Note: The IRS and Treasury have proposed new regulations regarding the requirements around opportunity zones,…
New York and Georgia Legislatures Enact Pass-Through Entity Taxes
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner at Aprio At a glance: The Main Takeaway: The New York and Georgia state legislatures have…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: April 12–16, 2021
Executive Summary Crypto Dominates Headlines: Markets initially reacted positively to the Coinbase listing, while bank earnings were optimistic on the economy….
Webinar: How Data Drives the E-Commerce World
From information about product returns to details on your customers and website visitors, data fuels growth in today’s technology-driven marketplace….
Portfolio Companies: Are You Eligible for the ERC?
30 Second Summary: Portfolio Companies and the ERC: While a controlled group relationship is generally unlikely between a private equity firm…
Getting Sage 300 CRE Data Into Excel
How much time do we spend in Excel entering data vs. analyzing it? Too much. Keep reading to learn some…
Top 3 Considerations For A Dental Startup: Starting or Buying a Dental Practice
At a Glance: So, You Want to Start a Business: How will you pay for your new practice? The bank and…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: April 5–9, 2021
Executive Summary A Solid Start to Q2: The markets kicked off the quarter with strong performance, amid optimism about the U.S….
Controlled Groups: What You Need to Know about the ERC
30 Second Summary: The Full Story: If your company is part of a controlled group, you may still be eligible…
Why Does Your 401(K) Auditor Ask For a SOC-1?
If you are the contact for your company’s 401(k) plan audit, you have probably received requests for your 401(k) provider’s…
Are Remote Fraud Investigations Equally Effective?
30 Second Summary Increased Fraud: The pressure and opportunities created by the pandemic are driving more fraud, while social and travel…
Transfer Pricing and COVID-19 – Time to Re-Examine Your Policy
At a Glance Multinational Companies Beware: Economic impacts from COVID-19 may require a new transfer pricing policy to avoid future penalties….
The Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Compliance
At a glance: COMPLIANCE VS COMPLACENCE: Many corporate compliance programs fail to pass muster, but the DOJ guidelines for evaluating…
Government Contractors Impacted by Maryland’s New Sales Tax on Digital Products
Maryland’s sales and use tax was recently expanded to include the taxation of “digital products.” Despite the sale of products or…
FASB Issues Alternative for Goodwill Impairment Test
The FASB issued ASU No. 2021-03 Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Accounting Alternative for Evaluating Triggering Events, which provides private…
Don’t Sell Yourself Short on the ERC – Reevaluate Your Small Employer Status
At a Glance: The full story Eligibility aside, the size of your workforce is one of the most influential factors…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: March 29 – April 2, 2021
Executive Summary Economic Excitement Takes Center Stage: The U.S. market had a stellar showing last week, while the riskiest part of…
Top 4 Basic Cybersecurity Steps Payment Facilitators Should Take
At a Glance: Risk vs Reward: Though there are many advantages to becoming a payment facilitator over using the traditional payment…
IRS Final Regulations on Foreign Tax Credits: New Compliance Headaches
At a Glance: IRS Final Regulations Update: The IRS has released the long-awaited final regulations for foreign tax adjustments, which the…
Have a Vacation Home in New York? Double-Check Your Tax Liability
By: Jess Johannesen, Senior Manager, State & Local Tax Services At a Glance: The Main Takeaway: The New York State Tax…