🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe House recently released a nearly 900-page proposed bill that would make major changes to current tax laws. The bill is intended in large part to help pay for both the Biden Administration’s budget and infrastructure stimulus bill. It’s important to keep in mind that the provisions and changes outlined below … Continue reading “New Proposed Tax Laws”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readSales and trading of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are soaring recently. With the emergence of major marketplace platforms such as Opensea, NFTs are no longer an obscure segment of the blockchain technology world. Even old guard auction houses such as Sotheby’s are getting in on the action. In early September, the auction … Continue reading “Why the IRS Should Love NFTs”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readChoosing to implement new technology for your accounting needs is a big step toward improving your business. Accounting technology helps streamline the accounting system, thereby offering various benefits. However, poor implementation can impact your business negatively. To make your implementation a success, there are several mistakes that you must avoid. Importance of … Continue reading “Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing Business Accounting Technology”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCongressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021 (S 272) – This bill mandates that federal agencies must make budget justification materials publicly available online. The Office of Management and Budget will be required to publish details regarding the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress and dates the materials are … Continue reading “Enhancing Agency Budget Transparency, Opportunities to Study Science and Environmental Protections”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAccording to the Sept. 8, 2021, release of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, the U.S. economy is facing many headwinds. The report found that restaurants and the travel sector saw a drop in activity. Home and auto sales were low because of fewer available houses on the market and a challenging … Continue reading “Does the Fed’s Beige Book Forecast Negative Market Headwinds?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readSo you want to save for a down payment for your dream house, but you aren’t sure how to get there. It might even feel overwhelming. But take heart, here are some tried and true methods that you can start today that will help you save sooner than you think. Save … Continue reading “7 Ways to Save for a Home Down Payment”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readA bill to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans (S 1301) – This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish guidelines of recommended physical activity for Americans. The bill was introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown … Continue reading “Fiscal Year Funding Plus Legislative Support for Health Care Professionals and Physical Activity for All Americans”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWith the internet available for essentially all employees and remote work becoming a part of more businesses’ operations, developing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy is almost necessary to help employees be more productive and safe while working. Research shows there are many reasons why businesses should develop the right type of BYOD … Continue reading “How and Why to Develop a Bring-Your-Own-Device Policy”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAs the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Aug. 17, retail sales fell by 1.1 percent during July compared to the revised June retail sales figures. This is in contrast to an increase of 20.6 percent between May and July and a 15.8 percent increase for the year-over-year comparison to 2020 for … Continue reading “Are Retail Reports a Sign of a Slowing Recovery?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccurate and timely accounting is critical for any business’ survival. At the same time, it’s important for entrepreneurs to pour their energy into core business activities and not waste time on day-to-day bookkeeping. Unfortunately, the cost of setting up a full-time accounting department is prohibitive for small and mid-sized businesses. Thankfully, … Continue reading “Is Your Business Ready to Outsource Accounting?”