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Businesses should stay grounded when using cloud computing

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Published: Wednesday, 07 August 2024 13:33

Written by Phillip Strickler, CPA.CITP

For a couple decades or so now, companies have been urged to “get on the cloud” to avail themselves of copious data storage and a wide array of software. But some businesses are learning the hard way that the seemingly sweet deals offered by cloud services providers can turn sour as hoped-for cost savings fail to materialize and dollars left on the table evaporate into thin air.

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Do you owe estimated taxes? If so, when is the next one due?

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Published: Tuesday, 06 August 2024 10:59

Written by Phillip Strickler, CPA.CITP

Federal estimated tax payments are designed to ensure that certain individuals pay their fair share of taxes throughout the year. If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated tax payments. This is the case if you receive interest, dividends, self-employment income, capital gains, a pension or other income that’s not covered by withholding.

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Would an adoption assistance program suit your company?

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Published: Wednesday, 31 July 2024 12:43

Written by Phillip Strickler, CPA.CITP

There’s no one-size-fits-all benefits package for today’s businesses. The optimal combination of tax-friendly fringe benefits depends on various factors, including the size and demographics of your workforce. One option to consider, if you haven’t already, is an adoption assistance program.

Purpose and covered expenses

The purpose of adoption assistance programs is to provide participants with payments or reimbursements for qualified adoption expenses. Under the Internal Revenue Code, such programs must adhere to formal, written plan documents that specify the terms under which payments or reimbursements will be provided.

Adoption assistance programs are generally funded by employers. Because of the relatively limited number of potential participants, they’re often offered as a menu item in cafeteria plans.

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Business website expenses: How they’re handled for tax purposes

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Published: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 10:13

Written by Phillip Strickler, CPA.CITP

Most businesses have websites today. Despite their widespread use, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted.

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