Author Archives: mgracey

Wire payments continue to be one the quickest and easiest methods for individuals to send large amounts of money to others anywhere in the world. However, these electronic transfers made through banks or third-party service providers like Western Union can be rife with fraud and legal risks for the parties involved. Some of the most […]

Effective June 1, 2024, Florida sales tax on rent and license fees for commercial property will be reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent, representing an estimated $1 billion in tax relief for Florida businesses. Florida is one of nine states that does not impose income tax on its residents, but it is also the […]

In this episode Director of Tax Services Sarah Gaymon shares some reasons why everyone needs an estate plan and how to get started.

Earlier this year, the IRS introduced Rev. Proc. 2024-5, which requires public charities organized as 501(c)(3)s to follow new procedures when requesting IRS reclassification as a different tax-exempt entity. Nonprofit entities seeking tax-exempt status generally must file Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, within 27 months […]

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien residing or working outside the U.S., you may be eligible for a two-month extension of time to file your federal tax return and pay the related tax liabilities without penalties. Included in this relief are expatriates and members of the U.S. military on active duty. Under […]

In this episode Director of Tax Services Art Lieberman shares the latest news about Opportunity Zones and the looming December 2026 deadline.

Businesses spend significant time and resources recruiting and hiring professionals for accounting and finance positions. In the current job market, the entire process can take more than six months. To reduce these burdens and enable your company’s executives to focus their efforts on growing your business, consider working with a third-party recruiting firm specializing in […]

Many of the taxpayer-friendly provisions of the tax code introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 are set to expire at the end of 2025, exposing individuals and businesses to the prospect of significantly higher tax liabilities beginning in 2026. While it is possible lawmakers will intervene and extend some provisions […]

There is a broad range of opportunities to save money during your working years so that you may afford a comfortable retirement in the future. Yet, with each type of retirement savings plan comes a unique set of rules and requirements, including procedures for paying taxes on your plan contributions and earnings. In the most […]

In this episode Director of Managed Cyber Solutions Brandon Bowers explains how to avoid hacks, what you should have in place and how to respond to the unthinkable.