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IRS Update: Rules for Using Per Diem Rates

The IRS recently issued guidance on how businesses, self-employed individuals and qualified employees can use the per diem rules to substantiate their business travel expenses for tax purposes. The guidance […]

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Form 990 Compensation Reporting

When your favorite time of year rolls around (completing your organization’s Form 990, of course!), it can be difficult to know what you should be providing to your tax return […]

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Trim Your Tax Bill: Three Last-Minute Tips

Good news — there is still time to reduce your 2019 tax liability. Here are three strategies that may help you cut your taxes before year-end: 1. Accelerate deductions/defer income. […]

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Updated Rule for Mileage-Related Deductions

The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for the costs of operating an automobile for certain purposes. IRS […]

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R&D Credits for Small Manufacturers

Many manufacturers take advantage of the federal income tax credit for increasing research activities, more commonly referred to as the “R&D credit.” Enacted back in 1981, the R&D credit was […]

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How AI Can Help Protect Not-For-Profits From Cyberattacks

By Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting and Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations handle sensitive data every day, which make them […]

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How Cryptocurrency Donations Can Transform Not-For-Profit Fundraising

By Doug Sandor, Senior Accountant and Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Cryptocurrency, a digital asset powered by cryptography for enhanced security, has revolutionized modern finance and […]

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Navigating Inventory Valuation Amid Market Challenges: Key Insights for Distilleries

By Philip Blakely, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Inventory Valuation and Impacts of Idle Capacity The beverage industry is navigating through challenging times, with increased aging barrels in the […]

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