Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’
The Next Hurdle in your ERC Claim: Financial Reporting
At a glance: The main takeaway: Industry experts have recommended using the loss recovery model in response to widespread confusion about reporting the ERC in financial statements. Impact on your business: The loss recovery model means you can report ERC claims sooner and avoids any need to amend previous financial statements, but you must be certain in…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Talk About a $10 Million Tax-Free Capital Gain?
Shareholders in qualified small businesses (“QSBs”) may be eligible for a 100% tax exclusion due to an often-overlooked section of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”): Section 1202. This benefit can be critical in attracting capital investment or talented employees. Particularly with startups and technology companies, there is a huge potential advantage to founding shareholders, early…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: September 13–17, 2021
At a glance: Last week, we continued to see weakness in stocks, while bonds outperformed — signaling that investors are looking for safe havens amid uncertainty. Outside of the markets, new surveys on small business sentiment put a light on some interesting emerging trends. Some additional points to note are: Nerves are high among investors,…
Read More4 Key Technology Trends for Real Estate in 2022
At a glance Schedule a free consultation with our team today The full story: A surprising outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the mass adoption of technology by a wide range of industries and sectors — including real estate. As cases start to rise again globally, more property owners and operators, developers, builders and…
Read More5 Post-Pandemic Technology Upgrades Businesses Should Make
At a glance: Tech takeover: Many of the technology upgrades businesses made to stay afloat during the pandemic will still be relevant and necessary once the economy recovers. Make smart investments: Use excess liquidity wisely by prioritizing five key tech upgrades, from cybersecurity protocols to e-commerce capabilities. Get outside expertise: Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality team can help…
Read MoreTax Update: New Guidance on New York’s Pass-Through Entity Tax Credit
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Hot off the press: on August 25, 2021, New York State issued a Technical Memorandum[1] that provides guidance on its pass-through entity tax. First, let’s take a step back On April 19, 2021, New York State’s 2021─2022 Budget Act was signed into law. The Budget Act includes…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: August 16–20, 2021
At a glance: Recent market performance shows just how much investors are worried about the future of the economy, amid rising COVID-19 cases. On the bright side, interest and investment in tech are booming. Markets fell short last week, while bonds held steady — a sign that investors are growing uneasy about the future outlook.…
Read MoreFraud Has No Borders
At a glance: The main takeaway: Fraud is a global concern, as evidenced by some of the most famous global fraud cases in modern history. Impact on your business: Continued technological advances and modern fraud techniques mean no business is entirely protected – and the source can come from virtually anywhere. Next steps: As fraud…
Read MoreUnderstanding the ERC’s More than Nominal Requirements
At a glance: Claiming the ERC because of partially suspended operations? Contact Aprio’s expert ERC team to assess your eligibility. The full story: Since its inception, the Employee Retention Credit legislation has stated that a company can only qualify due to a partial suspension of operations if the applicable government orders suspended more than a nominal portion of its…
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Bill Proposes Big Changes for the Crypto World. Here’s What You Need to Know.
At a glance The main takeaway: The new bipartisan infrastructure bill that’s making its way through Congress is proposing some changes that have the crypto world buzzing. Impact on your business: If passed, as expected, those who deal in cryptocurrency will be required to report all digital asset transactions to the IRS starting in 2024.…
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