Retirement Tax Planning for Medicare Premiums
High-income retirees pay more in monthly Medicare premiums, but with careful planning – and an appeal when necessary – the premiums can potentially be reduced.
Why Do Nonprofits Need Financial Statement Services? Part 1: State and Grantor Compliance
Nonprofit compliance requirements vary from state to state. Private foundations, agencies, and other grantors often have their own requirements, too. It’s important for organizations to understand what these are before accepting any funding.
New Form 990-N Sign-In Process
Starting August 1, 2022, Form 990-N filers – small nonprofits – are required to use a more streamlined, modern online filing system. ID.me, the IRS’s ID authentication system, will be required for new users.
So, You Think You Know Unallowable Costs?
Learn about unallowable costs and what determines a costs' allowablility. We also provide a listing of FAR and DFARS clauses that are considered to contain expressly unallowable costs subject to penalties.
Update on 100 Percent Meals Deduction for Contractors
Construction contractors and other taxpayers can maximize year-end tax planning with the 100% meals deduction, which will be reduced to 50% on January 1, 2023.
Implementing the Lease Standard: Things to Remember
The new lease standard has brought about a lot of changes. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most important things to remember when implementing ASC 842. We'll also provide a checklist of tasks that should be completed in order to ensure compliance with the new lease standard.
PBMares LLP Acquires the Wilmington, N.C., Office of RSM US LLP
PBMares, LLP is expanding its footprint in North Carolina with the acquisition of the Wilmington, N.C., office of RSM US LLP (RSM). As of Dec. 2, 2022, PBMares acquired substantially all the assets of RSM’s Wilmington location, and the Wilmington team is now serving clients as PBMares.
UBIT Primer for Exempt Organizations
Exempt organizations may be subject to extra taxes on certain income-generating activities. Many don’t fully understand the rules on unrelated business income, and could be unknowingly putting their organization at risk with the IRS.
What Is the Interest Rate’s Impact on Residential Real Estate?
Rising interest rates and inflation are impacting the residential housing market, but to what degree? The market is volatile and uncertain in every sector from existing and new homes and home improvement to multi-family construction.
Surveillance Survival – Responding to a Government Audit
Every few years, we reach out relative to the importance of a government contractors’ response to audits performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), the Department of Labor (DOL) or, for that matter, any other government audit function.