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01.24.24

Seeing the big picture with an enterprise risk management program

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

There’s no way around it — owning and operating a business comes with risk. On the one hand, operating under excessive levels of risk will likely impair the value of...

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01.17.24

Account-based marketing can help companies rejoice in ROI

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

When it comes to marketing, business owners and their leadership teams often assume that they should “cast a wide net.” But should you? If your company is looking to drive...

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01.16.24

Answers to your tax season questions

Articles
Business Owners
Families
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

The IRS announced it will open the 2024 income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax year returns....

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01.15.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Why Outsource Cannabis Accounting?

Blog
Cannabis
Outsourced Accounting

5 Reasons to Outsource Accounting for Cannabis Operators The cannabis sector is a rapidly evolving landscape, with shifts in market conditions and regulations requiring businesses to be adaptable and efficient....

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01.15.24

Tax-favored Qualified Small Business Corporation status could help you thrive

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Operating your small business as a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC) could be a tax-wise idea. Tax-free treatment for eligible stock gains QSBCs are the same as garden-variety C corporations...

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01.10.24
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

Depreciation Allowed for Cannabis Companies on Tax Returns

Blog
Cannabis
Business Tax

How much depreciation is allowed for cannabis companies? The answer depends on several factors: For retail cannabis companies, depreciation is generally not allowed, with potentially some small exceptions For cultivation...

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01.09.24

BGM Solutions: Strategies and Services to Address HR and Payroll Challenges

Event
Webinar
Outsourced Accounting

Understanding the crucial role of HR and payroll services in the success and efficiency of your business is essential. This comprehensive session will dive into the essential benefits of choosing...

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01.09.24

The kiddie tax could affect your children until they’re young adults

Articles
Families
Family Office

The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually much...

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01.08.24
Nathan B. Panning, CPA

Amending Tax Returns After Receiving the Employee Retention Credit

Blog
Business Owners
Business Tax

In 2020, the government responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by passing the CARES Act, which included a refundable tax credit known as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This credit enabled...

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12.27.23

3 types of internal benchmarking reports for businesses

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

As each year winds to a close, owners of established businesses can count on having plenty of at least one thing: information. That is, they have another full calendar year...

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12.19.23

Court awards and out-of-court settlements may (or may not) be taxed

Articles
Attorneys
Law Firms
Advisory

Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some...

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12.19.23
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Cannabis Industry Predictions for 2024

Blog
Cannabis
Advisory

Let’s look at the latest insights and 2024 predictions for the cannabis industry. This blog addresses the changing landscape, including regulatory shifts and market opportunities. Continue reading to explore the...

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12.11.23
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Boosting Cannabis Retail Performance: A 10-Step Guide

Blog
Business Owners
Cannabis
Advisory

To stay competitive, cannabis businesses must adopt a strategic approach as the industry grows and changes. In this blog, we’ll explore ten areas where improvements can boost retail performance and...

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12.04.23

Minnesota’s Cannabis Law Landscape: Market Insights & Key Takeaways from Our Recent Event

Blog
Cannabis
Business Owners
Advisory

As Minnesota’s cannabis market continues to grow and evolve, the recent in-person event, “Minnesota Cannabis Market Insights: Discover Key Steps to Take Now” provided an invaluable platform to discuss the...

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11.21.23

Key 2024 inflation-adjusted tax amounts for individuals

Articles
Families
Retirees
Young Inheritors
Individual Tax & Planning

The IRS recently announced various 2024 inflation-adjusted federal tax amounts that affect individual taxpayers. Most of the federal income tax rate bracket thresholds are about 5.4% higher than for 2023....

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