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09.20.22

Don’t forget income taxes when planning your estate

Articles
Families
Family Office
Individual Tax & Planning

As a result of the current estate tax exemption amount ($12.06 million in 2022), many estates no longer need to be concerned with federal estate tax. Before 2011, a much...

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09.19.22

2022 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Business Tax

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may...

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09.13.22
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

5 Reasons Why Your Business May Need a Fractional Virtual CFO

Blog
Business Owners
Executives
Outsourced Accounting

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical member of a company’s executive team. The CFO develops the company’s financial strategy, manages financial risks, and performs duties such as tracking cash...

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09.12.22

Separating your business from its real estate

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory
Business Tax

Does your business need real estate to conduct operations? Or does it otherwise hold property and put the title in the name of the business? You may want to rethink...

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09.06.22

Is your income high enough to owe two extra taxes?

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

High-income taxpayers face two special taxes — a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Here’s an overview of the...

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09.01.22

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer Announces Chief Financial Officer

News

We are pleased to announce that Sara Maloney has joined the firm as its Chief Financial Officer. Maloney will direct and oversee the fiscal functions for BGM CPAs and the...

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08.30.22

The Inflation Reduction Act: what’s in it for you?

Articles
Families
Executives
Business Owners
Individual Tax & Planning

You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law recently. While experts have varying opinions about whether it will reduce inflation in the near future,...

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08.29.22

Inflation Reduction Act provisions of interest to small businesses

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Business Tax

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden on August 16, contains many provisions related to climate, energy and taxes. There has been a lot of media...

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08.23.22
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

How Cannabis Operators Should Prepare for 280E Audits

Blog
Cannabis
Audit & Assurance

Cannabis businesses face complex tax obligations and need to be mindful of potential IRS audits. The complexities of IRS audits increase due to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code...

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08.17.22
Jason A. Marvin, CPA

2022 Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference Highlights

Blog
Transportation & Logistics
Advisory

In today’s economy and environment, it can seem impossible to step away from our businesses to educate, network, and have fun. But sometimes we must make the time. When we...

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08.16.22

The House and Senate Pass the Wide-Ranging Inflation Reduction Act

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Families
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and President Biden is expected to sign it into law. The $740 billion bill contains many tax breaks and raises revenue through a...

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08.11.22
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

Understanding Convertible Debt for Cannabis Companies

Blog
Cannabis
Business Tax
Outsourced Accounting

If you’re in the early stages of exploring cannabis financing or attempting to raise cannabis capital, you’ve probably come across the concept of convertible debt. Cannabis ventures, in particular, tend...

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08.10.22

Is it time for your business to fully digitize its accounts receivable?

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Technology
Outsourced Accounting

With electronic payments and in-app purchases becoming so much the norm, many midsize to large companies have grown accustomed to software-driven accounts receivable. But there are some smaller businesses that...

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08.03.22

Parents Beware: The Legal Documents You Need Before Sending Your Child to College

Newsletter
Families
Advisory

We fall in love with our new bundle of joy when they are handed to us at birth or when we welcome them into our hearts. We spend the next...

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08.03.22

Moving On: Key Considerations for Individuals Considering a Change in Residence

Newsletter
Families
Individual Tax & Planning
Advisory

Warmer weather, lower costs of living, and the ability to enjoy outdoor activities are all strong considerations making migration south attractive for many retirees. Purchasing a new residence to escape...

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