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3 Ways Technology can Enhance Your Internal Audit

August 28, 2019

The concept of the Internal Audit (IA) has been around for centuries and can take many forms, depending on the business. While most businesses utilize the IA function as merely a compliance task – checking the box or to comply with the standards of Sarbanes Oxley or some other regulatory agency-   many businesses overlook the…

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Expenses that teachers can and can’t deduct on their tax returns

August 22, 2019

As teachers head back for a new school year, they often pay for various expenses for which they don’t receive reimbursement. Fortunately, they may be able to deduct them on their tax returns. However, there are limits on this special deduction, and some expenses can’t be written off. For 2019, qualifying educators can deduct some…

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Taking distributions from your traditional IRA

August 20, 2019

If you’re like many people, you’ve worked hard to accumulate a large nest egg in your traditional IRA (including a SEP-IRA). It’s even more critical to carefully plan for withdrawals from these retirement-savings vehicles. Knowing the fine points of the IRA distribution rules can make a significant difference in how much you and your family…

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Some business owners can’t participate in their own companies’ HRAs

August 19, 2019

Many companies now offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) in conjunction with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). HRAs offer some advantages over the perhaps better-known HDHP companion account, the Health Savings Account (HSA). If you’re considering adding an HRA, you might assume that, as a business owner, you can participate in the HRA. But this may not…

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Dashboard software helps you keep your eyes on the prize

August 15, 2019

Like most business owners, you’ve probably been urged by industry experts and professional advisors to identify the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) for your company. So, just for the sake of discussion, let’s say you’ve done that. A natural question that often follows is: Now what? You know you’re supposed to keep an eye…

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What to do if your business receives a “no-match” letter

August 14, 2019

In the past few months, many businesses and employers nationwide have received “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The purpose of these letters is to alert employers if there’s a discrepancy between the agency’s files and data reported on W-2 forms, which are given to employees and filed with the IRS. Specifically, they…

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The tax implications of being a winner

August 13, 2019

If you’re lucky enough to be a winner at gambling or the lottery, congratulations! After you celebrate, be ready to deal with the tax consequences of your good fortune. Winning at gambling Whether you win at the casino, a bingo hall, or elsewhere, you must report 100% of your winnings as taxable income. They’re reported…

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“Innocent spouses” may get relief from tax liability

August 12, 2019

When a married couple files a joint tax return, each spouse is “jointly and severally” liable for the full amount of tax on the couple’s combined income. Therefore, the IRS can come after either spouse to collect the entire tax — not just the part that’s attributed to one spouse or the other. This includes…

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Is it time to hire a CFO or controller?

August 9, 2019

Many business owners reach a point where managing the financial side of the enterprise becomes overwhelming. Usually, this is a good thing — the company has grown to a point where simple bookkeeping and basic financial reporting just don’t cut it anymore. If you can relate to the feeling, it may be time to add a CFO…

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Unclaimed Property Update

August 8, 2019

Businesses in West Virginia are subject to the unclaimed property laws and are required to file annually if they have any applicable property to report.  They must also remit the unclaimed property to the Office of the WV Treasurer.  However, if you have no unclaimed property, you do not have to file a report.  Reports…

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