August 2017

Further Guidance for Research Tax Credit Payroll Offset Timing and Procedures
Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (“PATH”) Act of 2015, eligible small businesses may…
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States Continue Their Aggressive Attempts to Impose Economic Nexus for Sales and Use Tax
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1992 decision in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, in which…
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Cyberrisks Mount: Preventive Measures for Manufacturers
Cyberattacks are on the rise. Manufacturers who rely on automation, robotics and connected networks are…
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Non-Traditional Interview Questions You Should Be Asking Candidates
Although it’s important a candidate possess the skills and experience necessary to excel in a…
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FASB Simplifies Accounting for Instruments with Down Rounds
The FASB recently issued ASU 2017-11[1] to simplify the accounting for certain financial instruments with…
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Plan-Level Rate of Return—Useful or Useless?
Many people use plan-level rates of return to determine the quality of an investment lineup.…
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Future of the Federal Estate and Gift Tax
While no one can predict the future, the possibility of tax reform is once again…
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Working in Retirement: What You Need to Know
Planning on working during retirement? If so, you're not alone. Recent studies have consistently shown…
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SEC Permits Delayed Adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 842 for Certain Entities
At the July 20th EITF meeting, Sagar Teotia, Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of…
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The Cost Segregation Study: An Overlooked Estate Planning Tool
Owners of commercial and rental residential real estate often use cost segregation studies to accelerate…
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