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Seattle Nixes Square-Footage Tax
Seattle mayor Ed Murray signed Seattle City Ordinance Number 124910 on December 1, 2015, ending the Seattle square-footage business tax. Effective January 1, 2016, this change means the last tax due is for the period ending December 31, 2015.
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California to Kick-Off 2017 with $100 Million for California Competes Tax Credit
The California Competes Tax Credit program begins accepting applications January 2, 2017. Here’s what applicants need to know about the competitive process.
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Claiming an Education Tax Credit or Deduction Now Requires a Form 1098-T—with Some Exceptions
If you’re planning to claim education credits or deductions for 2016, be aware of changing regulations concerning Form 1098-T. Read more.
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Oregon Tax Issues to Watch After Measure 97 Defeat
Oregon voters turned down Measure 97, but state budget deficits mean similar proposals may be on the horizon. Read our Alert.
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Proposed Regulations May Require Additional Reporting from Disregarded Entities
Proposed regulations may require additional reporting for disregarded entities (DREs) in the United States. Foreign-owned, single-member limited liability companies should start preparing now. Learn more in this Insight.
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Shared-Loss Payments Received from the FDIC Are Subject to Washington B&O Tax
The Washington State Department of Revenue determined that payments made by the FDIC to banks that acquire the assets or liabilities of other failing banks are subject to state B&O tax.
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For Health Care Organizations, Federal Awards Come with New Compliance Requirements
Organizations receiving federal awards must comply with the uniform guidance. We outline the most important areas to watch in this article originally published in California Healthcare News.
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How to Classify and Track Trade Spending
Classifying trade spend costs can be confusing. It’s often incorrectly considered a selling expense when it should be netted against revenue. We cover exceptions and some tips in this Insight.
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Chief Financial Officers Guide Companies More Efficiently with Cost Accounting
Learn how determining production costs with a cost analysis can help your company run efficiently with greater profit margins.
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Tax Deferrals and Transactions: A Good Combination for Transportation Companies?
Transportation companies can use favorable tax accounting methods or annual elections to help bolster cash flow by reducing your tax liability.
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Update Your SEFA to Accommodate Uniform Guidance Changes
Changes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) are required by the uniform guidance and effective for financial statement audits of fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
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Durable Management Structures at Middle Market Firms: Q&A with Moss Adams Partner Steranka
Discover how implementing a durable management structure can help your middle-market firm grow.
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The FASB Clarifies Award Modification Guidance
ASU 2017-09 clarifies which changes to share-based payments awards are required to be accounted for as modifications.
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Republicans Approach Medicaid Reform as a Balancing Act
An overview of how the Medicaid program works, Medicaid expansion, and congressional Republicans’ proposed solutions.
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Four Key Agenda Items to Cover During Your Next Audit Committee Meeting
Learn about four key items every agribusiness audit committee can benefit from including in their next meeting agenda.
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How to Prepare for Changes to SOC 2 Reporting
AICPA 2017 Trust Services Criteria requires enhanced SOC 2 reporting. Learn how your organization can prepare.
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How Tax Reform Affects Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740)
Companies will need to consider the effects of President Trump’s tax reform in their 2017 financial statements and/or disclosures under ASC 740 requirements.
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Donor-Advised Funds Face IRS Restrictions
Donor-advised funds, a flexible giving option for donors, may face new restrictions from the IRS.
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Tax Relief for California Businesses Damaged by Wildfires
Your business may qualify for disaster tax relief if it sustained damage from the California wildfires.
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Medical Device Excise Tax Delayed until 2020
President Trump signs federal funding bill that suspends the medical device excise tax until January 2020.
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