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Private companies: Have you implemented the new revenue recognition standard?
Private companies that follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) must comply with the landmark new revenue recognition standard in 2019. Many private company CFOs and controllers report that they still have significant work to do to meet the demands...
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IRS provides QBI deduction guidance in the nick of time
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deduction for smaller businesses that operate as pass-through entities, with income...
M&A due diligence: Don’t accept financial statements at face value
The M&A market was hot last year, and that momentum is expected to continue in 2019. Before acquiring another business, however, it’s important to do your homework. Conducting comprehensive due diligence can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve never...
Taxpayers, start your engines!
Sales Tax Implications in Asset Acquisitions
Two often overlooked aspects of asset acquisitions relates to sales tax due on any of the specific assets acquired and successor liability of seller’s unpaid sales tax obligations. Bulk Sale Exemptions When a transaction is structured as the acquisition of net assets...
Charitable donations: Unraveling the mystery of motivation
Traditionally, Americans have supported charities not only for tax breaks and a vague sense of “giving back,” but also for a variety of other financial, emotional and social reasons. Understanding what motivates donors and how their motivations vary across demographic...
Federal government shutdown creates tax filing uncertainty
The IRS has announced that it will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns for the 2018 tax year on January 28, but much remains to be seen about how the ongoing shutdown of the federal government will affect this year’s filings. Although the Trump...