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The Pulse – What’s happening in the Economy and the Capital Markets: 6/7/21 – 6/11/21
Executive Summary A familiar face: Inflation is all anyone can talk about these days — and following the release of…
4 Tips to Fuel Your International Business’s Post-Pandemic Growth
At a glance: The main takeaway: The business world will look vastly different after COVID-19, which means international businesses will…
The Top 11 Payroll Pain Points and How to Solve Them: Part II
At a glance The Main Takeaway: Nailing down an efficient, error-free payroll process can be difficult, especially since most business…
Increase in Micropurchase Threshold Available Under Certain Qualifications
Under Uniform Guidance procurement guidelines, there is a concept of a micro-purchase threshold under which price analysis or comparison is…
What GSA Schedule Holders Need to Know About GSA’s New Services MAC
By: Jennifer Aubel In light of the runaway success of GSA’s OASIS vehicle for professional services (over $57B in obligations…
R&D Demystified: A Recap of the Rules You Should Know
At a glance: Get credit where credit Is due: For both U.S.- and U.K.-based companies, the R&D tax credit is…
The Top 11 Payroll Pain Points and How to Solve Them: Part I
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: Though administering payroll can be cumbersome, having a streamlined, error-free process is essential to…
From the GSA Trenches: GSA Digest — Turning Obstacles into Awards
Aprio’s seasoned team of GSA professionals works with contractors to navigate the complexities of GSA Schedule contracting. We’re here to…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 24–28, 2021
Executive Summary: You got Exxon-ed: Headlines are focusing on the board battle at Exxon Mobil over a climate change-focused internal…
Is Your Multinational Startup Investing in R&D? Key Considerations for Structuring Your Operations
At a glance: International business = more tax liability: Though opportunities abound across borders, there is a host of tax…
Recovery Startup Business ERC: ERC Update Expands Eligibility to New Startups
At a glance: Don’t miss out on this new opportunity to claim the ERC. Contact Aprio’s ERC team to see if…
New York: Charges Incurred Through Tableside Tablet Content Are Now Taxable
By: Aspen Fairchild, SALT Associate At a glance: The main takeaway: Tableside mobile tablets have become a mainstay at many…
An Update on the Wayfair Decision: And Then There Were None
By: Jeff Glickman, SALT Partner At a glance: Wayfair news: As we approach the three-year anniversary of the South Dakota…
Washington Businesses: Gross Receipts May Include Customer Reimbursements, Limiting Deductions
By: Tina M. Chunn, SALT Senior Manager At a glance: The main takeaway: A new ruling out of Washington suggests…
Virginia Ruling Explains Documentation Requirement for Electronic Delivery of Software
By: Jess Johannesen, SALT Senior Manager At a glance: The main takeaway: A new sales tax ruling out of Virginia…
How to Use Multiple Lookup Criteria in a XLOOKUP Excel Formula
Microsoft Office’s newest iteration of Excel in Office 365 introduces “dynamic array formulas” such as FILTER, SEQUENCE, SORT, UNIQUE and…
The Pulse – What’s happening in the Economy and the Capital Markets: May 17-21
Executive Summary Buy the rumor, sell the news: From sideways stocks to bond intimidation, there’s a lot going on in…
Multinational Businesses: Will Your COVID Relief Funds Impact Your R&D Incentive Claims?
At a glance: Can You Benefit from Both? Many businesses in the U.S. and the U.K. wonder whether they’re eligible…
The System for Award Management Integration with beta.SAM.gov
The General Services Administration (GSA) has been working to modernize its systems by merging several legacy systems into beta.SAM.gov. The…
Legal Operations: The Modern Approach to Optimizing Corporate Legal Departments
At a glance: A new approach to corporate legal departments: Recent shifts in technology and service delivery have created the…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 10–14, 2021
Executive Summary Inflation, inflation, inflation: That is what has been on the market’s mind over the past week, as economic…
GSA Verified Products Portal (VPP) Implementation
May 17, 2021 – The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) issued a mandatory mass modification, Refresh 6,…
Accounting for Public Benefit Companies – What Do You Need to Know?
If you are looking to form a mission driven organization but still retain for-profit status, a Public Benefit Company may…
Lost Profits and Your Business’s Road to Recovery
At a glance: The main takeaway: Lost profits are a critical component to litigating and recovering damages following an incident,…
Learn How to Adopt a Stress-Free PCI Compliance Process
At a glance: The main takeaway: For many payment facilitators, the PCI compliance process is notoriously stressful and often inefficient,…
Claiming the ERC? You Might be Able to Cash In Sooner Than You Planned
30 Second Summary Contact Aprio’s ERC team to determine if filing Form 7200 is right for you. The full story on…
The Courts Are Reopening: Simple Tips to Prepare for the Next Rush of Cases
At a glance: The main takeaway: COVID-19 dramatically slowed the volume of court cases over the past year, but recent…
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 3–7, 2021
Executive Summary Mixed Market News for Tech: Last week, markets were positive globally except for high-valuation, fast-growth technology companies. Disappointing…
Top 3 Tips for Powering your E-Commerce Company with Data Analytics
At a glance: The main takeaway: Data analytics are essential to a successful e-commerce business, but only when used correctly….
What is the Difference Between a Procurement and a Subrecipient?
For audits under Uniform Guidance, one of the more common errors relates to making the distinctions between procurements through contractors…
How to Maximize your ERC and R&D Credit Values
At a glance: Don’t undermine your business’s potential benefits or risk non-compliance by failing to strategize your tax credit approach. Aprio…
Video: Transforming your Dental Practice with Data, Automation and AI
Technology and artificial intelligence can create greater efficiencies and eliminate common operational errors — and with the right guidance, you…
Tax-Efficient Retirement Planning Tips for Dental Practice Owners
At a glance: Plan Today for Tomorrow: Though your business is your true passion and life’s work, it’s also important…
There’s No Free Lunch: What PPP borrowers should be aware of to avoid future problems
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: Between the pressure to distribute funding and the vast increase in the number of…
What Should be Included on your SEFA?
Under Uniform Guidance, entities that expend more than $750,000 in federal funds are subject to a single audit. This requires…
IRS Addresses Bitcoin Cash Fork, Four Years Later
At a glance: IRS announcement: In line with previous announcements, the IRS reiterated their position that taxpayers who received Bitcoin…
The Pulse on the Economy and the Capital Markets: 4/26/21 – 4/30/21
Executive Summary Earnings and sales: While S&P earnings position Q1 as one of the best in decades, the market continues…
Webinar: How to Benefit From the New COVID Relief Package
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy….
3 Ways the New COVID-19 Relief Bill Impacts Your Business
30-Second summary: In addition to providing a new round of stimulus payments, the American Rescue Plan Act contains a host…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Passes, Providing Relief for Restaurants
30-second summary: $28.6 billion in relief funding for restaurants – President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…
SBA Releases Early Draft of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: The U.S. Small Business Administration has unveiled an early draft of the Restaurant Revitalization…
Apply for an RRF Grant in 4 Simple Steps
At a Glance: The Main Takeaway: The SBA will open the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grant application portal on May…
FAQs: Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant
At a Glance: On April 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released its landing page about the Restaurant Revitalization…
Maryland Enacts Much-Needed Research & Development Credit Overhaul
On April 13, 2021, Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan signed Senate Bill 196 into law, which makes significant changes to the…
Possible Tax Implications of President Biden’s American Families Proposal
At a glance: President Biden is proposing major investment and infrastructure spending programs, which, if passed, will be offset by…
Weak Internal Controls Equal Fraud Opportunities – What You Can Do Now
Occupational fraud is a serious threat with costly consequences, but with strong internal controls, this threat can be reduced. Companies…
3 Tips for Building Value in Your Dental Practice Before a Sale
At a Glance: Think Ahead: Whether you’re in the startup phase or retirement is still years away, it’s important to…