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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: July 11 – 15, 2022
At a glance: Last week, the markets faced another multi-decade high inflation as investors grow concerned that the Federal Reserve…
Resurrected Superfund Chemical Excise Tax Creates New Filing Requirements for US Manufacturers
At a glance The main takeaway: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress in November 2021 restored the…
Should Your Restaurant Offer a Retirement Plan?
At a glance The main takeaway: Restaurants have long overlooked offering a retirement plan due to the cost and compliance…
The Growth of Impact Investing: From Pension Funds to Endowments Divesting Fossil Fuel Assets
At a glance Main takeaway: Pension funds and endowments are actively seeking opportunities that align with their goals to make…
Bonus Depreciation Phase Out and What it Means for Your Business
At a glance The main takeaway: Bonus depreciation, a favorable, bipartisan-supported tax provision, is unlikely to be extended before December…
Making the Executive Decision: Tips for Filling Your C-Suite
At a glance The Search Is On: Hiring for an executive position is more than just a talent search. You…
3 Employee Handbook Updates to Make Today
At a glance Amend outdated policies and procedures: The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many aspects of the working world from…
Colorado Amends its Pass-Through Entity Tax to Expand Potential Benefits
By: Betsy Goldstein, SALT Manager At a glance The main takeaway: Colorado amended its pass-through entity (PTE) tax to make…
Massachusetts Rejects State Attempt to Tax Out-of-State Entity’s Gain from Sale of Partnership
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance The main takeaway: A recent tax court case out of Massachusetts tackles…
Washington Rules that Nonresident Seller Using Fulfillment by Amazon has Nexus
By: Aspen Fairchild, SALT Senior Associate At a glance The main takeaway: A taxpayer utilizing the “Fulfillment by Amazon” selling…
New York Enacts Tax Credit for Digital Game Developers
By: Jess Johannesen, SALT Senior Manager At a glance The main takeaway: New York has big hopes that a new…
5 Critical Tasks Dentists Often Forget
At a glance Don’t miss the details: Many dentists don’t know they need to prioritize certain business-specific tasks because they…
It’s Official: Software Development Included in Tax Definition of R&D
At a glance The bad news: Changes to the tax code recently went into effect requiring all R&D costs to…
The America COMPETES Act Could Supercharge Manufacturing
At a glance Main takeaway: The America COMPETES Act is set to transform the manufacturing industry and advance the United…
Part II: How long do we ride the economic rollercoaster before we hit a rebound?
There will always be a level of inherent market volatility. In fact, Wall Street has a phrase for it —”prices…
Before Buying a Dental Practice, Take These 3 Steps
At a glance The main takeaway: Before buying a practice, dentists must know what type of buyer they are and…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: June 6 – 10, 2022
At a glance: Stocks, bonds and crypto experienced one of the worst weeks since the early days of COVID, causing…
5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Supply Chain Headaches
At a glance The main takeaway: International companies face particularly challenging supply chain delays, but there are many strategies available…
Brace for Impact: Changes to R&D Deductions Begin This Year
At a glance The main takeaway: New requirements eliminating the ability to immediately deduct research and development (R&D) expenditures went…
V.I.P. Interview | Solutions to Serve Every Business Need
GACC: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started your career path? KM: Born and…
Your Roadmap to a Managed Security Service Provider
At a glance The main takeaway: Cybersecurity is not something your business should tackle independently. It doesn’t matter the size…
Washington Rules that Sales Tax Applies to Online Account Access Services
By: Tina Chunn, SALT Senior Manager At a glance The main takeaway: A taxpayer’s services provided through an online banking…
Legislative Tax Updates that New York and Georgia Taxpayers Should Know
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance The main takeaway: The latest legislation in New York provides pass-through entities…
California Court Upholds Taxpayers’ $12 Million Assessment for San Francisco Transfer Taxes
By: Jess Johannesen, SALT Senior Manager At a glance The situation: A recent California Appellate Court opinion sheds light on…
California Issues New Ruling on Sourcing Service Revenue, Revokes Prior Guidance
By: Aspen Fairchild, SALT Senior Associate At a glance: Key takeaway: In March, the California Franchise Tax Board issued a…
SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: Which One is Right for Your Company?
At a glance Main takeaway: Companies are eager to demonstrate the effectiveness of their data protection systems, yet they’re unsure…
3 Ways to Attract Top Talent in Restaurants, Franchises and Hospitality
At a glance Competition is getting tight: The hiring market has never been more competitive in restaurants, franchises and hospitality,…
Key Cybersecurity Skills and Roles to Add to Your Organization
At a glance Level up your cyber approach: A crucial step to protecting your organization and improving company-wide security awareness…
Qualifying for Section 1202: The IRS Provides Clarity on a Taxpayer’s Eligibility
At a glance The main takeaway: In a Chief Counsel Memo, the IRS concluded that a taxpayer’s business of facilitating…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 9 – 13, 2022
At a glance: This year started out as one of the worst in decades for stock and bond markets as…
Governance: How Private Equity Firms Can Drive an ESG Focus from the Boardroom
At a glance Main Takeaway: In the final part of our series on ESG investing in private markets, we discuss…
Top Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices for Jewelry Dealers
At a glance All that glitters isn’t gold: The jewelry business is ripe for money laundering. Jewelry dealers can reduce…
Inflation Tax Planning for Companies with Inventory
At a glance The main takeaway: Consumers and businesses alike are facing inflation not seen in decades, with companies often…
How a Fractional CFO Can Help Increase the Value of Your Business
At a glance Main takeaway: Navigating growth can be a challenge for any size company. Finding support on a fractional…
Vertical Integration: Is it Right for Your Supply Chain?
At a glance Main takeaway: Companies are determined to control the future of their supply chain and are turning to…
New York Expands Federal Income Tax Benefits for Certain Pass-Through Entity Owners
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance The main takeaway: New York State enacted legislation amending the state’s pass-through…
Ohio Court Rules that Charges for Accounting Software are Subject to Sales Tax
By: Jess Johannesen, SALT Senior Manager At a glance The main takeaway: A recent Ohio court opinion analyzed why a…
North Carolina Provides Guidance on Application of Marketplace Facilitator Rules
By: Betsy Goldstein, SALT Manager At a glance The main takeaway: A private letter ruling in North Carolina illustrated that…
Texas Supreme Court Rejects the “Receipt-Producing, End-Product Act” Sourcing Test
At a glance The main takeaway: Some taxpayers may be eligible for a refund after the Texas Supreme Court rejected…
How to Develop the Right Transfer Pricing Strategy for Your Business
At a glance Take action before you do business abroad: From startups interested in expanding internationally to established multinational enterprises,…
ESG Impacting Levers: How Private Equity Firms Can Drive Value Creation
At a glance Main Takeaway: In part two of our series on ESG investing in private markets, we discuss how…
Signs Your Dental Office Needs Additional Hygiene Hours
At a glance Hygiene hours fuel growth: A strong hygiene department is a key element to the foundation of a…
Discover How Treasury Optimization Helped an International Office Supplier Reduce Bank Fees by 45%
At a glance Take stock: There may come a point in your business’s growth trajectory in which you need to…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: April 11–15, 2022
At a glance Stock and bond markets continued to struggle, as investors focused on and grew more concerned about rising…
The Supreme Court Reverses the Ruling of the Employee Retirement Plan Lawsuit Against Northwestern University
At a glance The main takeaway: The Supreme Court reversed the dismissal of the employee-led lawsuit against Northwestern University reaffirming…
3 Ways to Create a Successful Remote Work Environment
At a glance Remote work is here to stay: Businesses must take note of remote work’s influence on the market…
SECURE Act 2.0 Could Deliver a Major Overhaul to Retirement Savings Plans
At a glance The main takeaway: The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, also known as SECURE Act 2.0, could potentially…