This article explains Section 163(j) and its implications on small businesses, real estate, and manufacturing, including how taxable income and interest expense are defined under Section 163(j), as well as which business activities fall under 163(j) guidance.
Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 prescribes certain new performance requirements for an audit of financial statements of employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and changes the form and content of the related auditor's report. Read more.
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) incentivizes organizations to keep employees on the payroll during COVID-19, and with new rules, it’s possible to claim as much as $14,000 per employee in 2021.
This third article in Club Director’s Philanthropy in Clubs series takes a more in-depth look into foundations. Three case studies highlight what can go wrong and include the key takeaways to be learned from each example.
It’s time to re-evaluate what liquidity actually means and how well-crafted policies can improve an organization’s operations, finances, and be a tool for educating the public, the Board, and management.
Funding received from state or local governments may have originated in the Cares Act and may only be pass-through funding. Thus, the entity may be subject to a single audit requirement. Here is a list of CARES Act- and COVID-19-related programs that could trigger a single audit.
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the treatment of 1031 exchanges has been more complex, nuanced, and limited according to varying definitions of real property. Now with final regulations, real estate investors can make more informed decisions about which properties qualify.
This second article in Club Director’s Philanthropy in Clubs series provides an overview of the opportunities that exist for clubs that establish a planned giving program along with some ideas about how to get started and ensure the success of the program.
Not-for-profit organizations have been a source of hope and resources for the communities they serve, but many are still struggling with the effects of COVID-19. The latest round of stimulus relief allocated $900 billion to ongoing COVID-19 relief measures, many of which stand to benefit not-for-profits.
The Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Cost Accounting Standards require consistency in estimating, accumulating and reporting costs. In other words, the way you price your contracts must be consistent with the way you account for and report them. There are two things you can do to help ensure compliance.
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