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Is your business ready to weather the storm?

As we reach peak hurricane season, Anita Zimmer, CPA, ABV, CFF explains how businesses should prepare now for that potential business interruption claim. For recovery of a financial loss, your insurance company will prepare an analysis comparing the lost revenues and expenses before and after the damage event and will require financial documentation. Read more for those records and documents needed and more on how to prepare.

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SECURE 2.0 Act – What Businesses Need to Know for Their Retirement Plan

Designed to make it easier for employees to save for retirement, the Secure Act 2.0 was signed on 12/29/22 and changes are still going into effect. Kathy Flattmann, CPA explains what businesses need to know for their retirement plan. It is a good idea for employers to review their plan document and determine what, if any, amendments will be needed.

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EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS – That offer might not contain the full story

Over the last few months, you have undoubtedly received emails claiming that you are missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in government funds due to the pandemic and that you should act before they expire. Before jumping in, take a look at the items below. Be careful with that email claiming ERC funds; that offer might not contain the full story.

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Position your company for a smoother sale process

Preparing to Sell Your Business

The idea of selling a business can be daunting: finding a buyer and managing the process all while continuing to run the business may cause owners to wait until they need to sell. An owner can, however, take steps to alleviate the stress and uncertainty of selling, while helping to achieve the best value for the business. In this article, our friends at BDO USA provides recommendations that can position your company for a smoother sale process, whether selling to an internal buyer, a financial buyer, or a strategic partner.

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MANDATORY CAPITALIZATION OF R&E EXPENSES – THE IMPACT ON LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES

Our friends at BDO explain that Research & Experimental (R&E) expenditures after December 31, 2021 will no longer be immediately tax deductible. Instead, businesses are subject to mandatory capitalization of R&E expenses – now they must capitalize and amortize these expenditures over a period of either 5 or 15 years, depending where the research takes

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PLANNING FOR THE SOLAR ENERGY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: IRS Construction deadlines and qualifying percentages

  Solar energy Investment Tax Credit aside, solar energy is a popular choice for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint through alternative energy sources. In addition to supporting a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, converting to solar energy potentially can lock-in lower energy rates. Our friends at BDO explain in this article

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