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06.13.24

4 Ways Businesses Can Better Control Cash Flow

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

From the minute they open their doors, business owners are urged to keep a close eye on cash flow. And for good reason — even companies with booming sales can...

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06.11.24

The tax consequences of selling mutual funds

Articles
Advisory

Do you invest in mutual funds or are you interested in putting some money into them? If so, you’re part of a large group. According to the Investment Company Institute,...

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06.10.24

Is Your Business Subject to the New BOI Reporting Rules?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax
Beneficial Ownership Information Filing (BOI)

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective from January 1, 2024, introduces significant changes in the way businesses report their beneficial ownership information (BOI). These changes are designed to enhance transparency...

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06.10.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Determining Inventory Costs for Your Cannabusiness

Blog
Cannabis
Business Owners
Outsourced Accounting
Business Tax

Since BGM started working with cannabis and hemp companies in 2009, one of the most challenging accounting and tax issues has been determining inventory costs. Determining inventory costs is a...

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05.28.24

Hot Topic Webinar: Estate Planning 201

Event
Webinar
Wealth Management
Trusts

This presentation is offered for educational purposes only and should not be considered a comprehensive review or analysis of the topics discussed today. These materials are not a substitute for...

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05.21.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Fractional CFOs, Professional Services Firms, and Using Leading Indicators to Boost Profitability

Blog
Professional Services
Outsourced Accounting

In the competitive professional industry, the ability to foresee and adapt to changing circumstances is crucial for maintaining profitability. Leading indicators are proactive metrics that provide early insights into your...

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05.20.24

Tax tips when buying the assets of a business

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you want the best results possible after taxes....

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05.14.24
Jacob Irving, J.D.

Marijuana Rescheduling: What does this mean for me and my cannabis business?

Blog
Cannabis

Earlier this week, the Associated Press reported that the DEA would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and ease some federal restrictions. While this has been accurately reported as...

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05.14.24

When do valuable gifts to charity require an appraisal?

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

If you donate valuable items to charity and you want to deduct them on your tax return, you may be required to get an appraisal. The IRS requires donors and...

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05.07.24

Pay attention to the tax rules if you turn a hobby into a business

Articles
Advisory

Many people dream of turning a hobby into a regular business. Perhaps you enjoy boating and would like to open a charter fishing business. Or maybe you’d like to turn...

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05.06.24

Hot Topic Webinar: Estate Planning 101

Event
Webinar
Wealth Management
Trusts

This presentation is offered for educational purposes only and should not be considered a comprehensive review or analysis of the topics discussed today. These materials are not a substitute for...

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Cannabis plants growing in a greenhouse
05.03.24

Cannabis ESOPs: Why an ESOP is an Industry Game Changer

Webinar
Event
Cannabis

Co-hosted with BGM and MBO Ventures Watch our insightful session on “Cannabis ESOPs: Why an ESOP is an Industry Game Changer.” Business owners who are considering selling their business should...

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05.01.24

B2B businesses need a cohesive strategy for collections

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

If your company operates in the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, you’ve probably experienced some collections challenges. Every company, whether buyer or seller, is trying to manage cash flow. That means customers...

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05.01.24
Chad Halbur

Charitable Remainder Trusts: Generating Income While Giving to Charity

Newsletter
Business Owners
Trusts

What Are Charitable Remainder Trusts? A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can be an effective tool for managing the tax implications of selling a business while also benefiting a charity. A...

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05.01.24
Kim Scharber

Year-Round Business Tax Advisory Services

Newsletter
Blog
Business Owners
Business Tax

Maximizing Your Business Tax Strategy: The Value of Year-Round Tax Advisory Services Tax planning isn’t just about saving money and staying compliant. It should also optimize your business tax strategy...

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