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- Time and Materials Contracts: Improper Labor Classification is Risky
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- Subcontracting: Avoid Allegations of Excessive Pass-Through Charges
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- The Effect of the FASB’S New Leasing Standard on Government Contractors
- Billing Requirements in Federal Contracts: Are You Compliant?
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- Budgeting Indirect Costs: Government Contracting
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- The Importance of Budgeting: Government Contracting
- New Pre-Award Accounting System Survey Resources Available
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- Congress Repeals 3% Government Contractor Withholding Requirement
- Government Contractors: Know the Compliance Requirements of Solicitations
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- Proposed DOD Regulation Puts Contractor Payments in Jeopardy
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- Audit Your Retirement Plan Before the Feds Do
- Maryland Increases Sales Tax Rate on Sales of Alcoholic Beverages
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- FIN 48 for Business Clients: Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
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- Nonprofit Organizations: Impress Your ‘Suitors’ With Financial Information
- Trump Vows to Eliminate Political Ban for Not-for-Profits
- Could a Vehicle Donation Program Still Work for Your Organization?
- Keep Nonprofit Partnerships on Course
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- To Compensate or Not to Compensate Not-for-Profit Board Members
- The Pros and Cons of Federated Organizations
- Setting the Salaries and Benefits of Your Non-for-Profit Executives
- Consider a 403(b) Retirement Option for Your Staff
- A Checklist of Duties with Tax and Governance Implications
- Accountable Plans Save Non-for-Profit Employees Tax Dollars
- Expand Your Not-for-Profit’s Email List
- An IRS Magnet : UBIT Expense Allocations Draw Scrutiny
- How Your Not-for-Profit Should Manage Operating Reserves
- Does Your Nonprofit Board ‘Get’ Your Financials?
- Audits Are Essential to Your Organization’s Health
- Build Volunteer Staff and Tear Down Potential Tax Problems
- Year-Round Holiday Fundraising Can Be a Cause for Celebration
- Activities with Related Entities: Is Your Nonprofit Properly Reporting Them?
- Entities that Do Not Qualify for 501(c)(3) Status
- Clicking On YouTube for Your Not-for-Profit
- Ten Out-of-the-Box Ways to Find Corporate Donations
- Six Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas Gaining Momentum in 2014
- Could a Vehicle Donation Program Still Work for Your Organization?
- IRS Offers Streamlined Option for Tax-Exempt 501(c)(4) Status
- Does Your Board ‘Get’ Your Financials?
- Nonprofits: Make Sure Volunteers Are Covered
- Q&As About the IRS Scandal and How to Obtain Tax-Exempt Status
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- Yes, You Need a Fundraising Agreement
- Contributing to Charity? Wondering About the Organization’s Tax-Exempt Status?
- CRM: The Tool Every Nonprofit Needs to Manage Relationships
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- IRS Finalizes Reporting Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations
- IRS Revokes Tax-Exempt Status of 275,000 Organizations
- Not-for-Profits: Build Trust With Donors
- Tax Credits Available to Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Charitable Payroll Plan is a Triple Tax Winner
- One-Time Relief for Small Charities to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
- Greater Washington DC Region Philanthropy Drops 9.6%
- FIN 48 for Not-For-Profit Organizations: Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
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- Real Estate Investors: Let’s Talk about Like-Kind Exchanges
- Why Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate Is A Smarter Strategy Than Single Family Rentals
- Proposed Tax Changes Anger Real Estate Sector and Charities
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- How to Avoid a Cyberattack: Real Estate Checklist
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- DC’s Rising Coworking Inventory
- Impact of Tax Code Reform on 1031 Exchanges
- Parceling Out Tax Breaks for Real Estate Investments
- A Good Structure for a Real Estate Property Business
- Avoid Tax Pitfalls on 1031 Exchanges with Related Parties
- Home Affordable Refinance Program: Changes to HARP May Be Sweet Music to Your Ears
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- U.S. Treasury to Retire the myRA Program
- Short-term Rentals May Bring Long-term Tax Problems
- Download Our New 2017-2018 Tax Planning Guide
- Revenue Recognition for Contracts: Changes Coming Soon
- Casualty and Theft Losses: Find the Silver Lining in Dark Clouds
- Do You Have a Deductible Business Loss or a Nondeductible Hobby Loss?
- Know the Rules for Amending a Federal Income Tax Return
- 5 Recent Supreme Court Decisions that Could Affect Your Business
- IRS Offers Email Option for Tax Payment Notifications
- Hockey Team’s Meals at Away Games Were a De Minimis Fringe Benefit
- Why Partnership Tax Status May Sometimes Be Unwanted
- Unlock the Biggest Possible Deduction for a Home Office
- IRS Answers 15 Payroll Questions on Tip Reporting
- Definition of Independent Contractor Has Changed Again
- Can Your Research Credits Offset Your Payroll Tax Bill?
- Sharing Tax Issues in the Sharing Economy
- *NEW* Property Tax Credit for Elderly Individuals and for Military Retirees
- Consider Taxes before Converting Your Home to a Rental Property
- Notify the IRS if You Change Your Address
- Meal Deductions: Tax Rest for the Weary
- Reclassifying Business Expenses as Constructive Dividends
- Green Tax Breaks: Are You Claiming All the Credits You Deserve?
- Wedding Bells and Taxes: Tax Issues to Consider Before Tying the Knot
- Capital vs. Ordinary: Classifying Income and Losses Affects Your Taxes
- Individual and Business Estimated Income Tax Payments Due 6/15
- IRS Allows Exceptions for Missed Retirement Account Rollover Deadlines
- 10 Simple (and Fun) Ways to Cut Taxes This Summer
- Tax Implications of Your Fringe Benefits
- The Ins and Outs of Deducting Legal Expenses
- Spring Cleaning: When Can You Purge Your Old Financial Records?
- Trump’s Tax Plan Proposes to Slash Corporate Taxes and Eliminate Deductions
- Employee or Independent Contractor? Classify Workers Correctly
- Establishing Residency for State Tax Purposes
- Recent Developments May Affect Passive Investors with Losses
- Some Taxpayers Get Extensions without Asking
- Private Collection of Some Overdue Federal Taxes Starts in April
- Tame the SE Tax Beast by Converting an Unincorporated Business Into an S Corp
- Get Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions
- Tax Tips for the Sharing Economy
- Will You Have to Pay Tax on Social Security Benefits?
- Generous Health Plan May Not Preclude HSA Contribution
- Ground Rules for 401(k) Loans
- Tax Recovery After a Casualty Loss
- You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments
- Remember the New FBAR Filing Deadline
- Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) Can Help Small Businesses Avoid Raising Red Flags
- 4 Tips for Claiming Higher Education Credits
- Self-Employment Tax Reduction Strategies for Spouse-Owned Businesses
- Pennsylvania and Virginia Tax Amnesty Programs on the Horizon
- There’s Still Time to Set Up a SEP for 2016
- March 15 Deadline Looming for Various Matters
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- Intelligent Home Refinancing
- Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
- Partnership and LLC Tax Returns New Due Date is March 15!
- Seniors: Consider These Tax Breaks When Filing for 2016
- Maximize Write-Offs for Business Interest Expense
- Remember RMDs this Tax Season
- IRS Summarizes “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2017
- IRS Updates FAQs on Certain ACA Provisions
- Consider Section 179 Deductions for Real Estate Expenses
- How S Corporations Can Save on Federal Employment Taxes
- IRS: Watch Out for a W-2 Scam Targeting Payroll and HR Departments
- 10 Important Developments for 2016 Tax Returns
- Tax Fraud Awareness: How to Protect Your Identity and Assets
- Tax Deadlines Loom for Employers. Minimum Wages Rise in Many States
- Tax Planning: Death is No Excuse
- Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
- Inheriting Money? Considerations for Handling It
- Handling Interest Expense on Loans to Inject Capital
- Consider State Taxes When Deciding Where to Live in Retirement
- Cures Act Approves HRAs for Small Employers
- Important Tax Figures for 2017
- Get Ready Businesses: Some Filing Due Dates Are Changing
- The President-Elect’s Tax Plan: What the Future Could Look Like
- Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA if You Are Self-Employed
- Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
- Changes to Social Security in 2017
- Spotlight On Business Tax Trends
- What Trump’s Tax Plans May Mean for Your Organization
- New Overtime Rules Suspended for Now
- It’s Time for Individuals to Plan for Taxes in 2016 and Beyond
- Tax Issues for Business Owners – Depreciation of Fixed Assets
- IRS Reminds Extension Filers of the Oct. 17 Deadline
- IRS Publishes Travel Per Diem Rates for Fiscal Year 2017
- U.S. Treasury Officials Go After Foreign Tax Credit ‘Loophole’
- Tax Brackets Expected to Rise Slightly Next Year
- Tax Planning Is Easier In 2016, But Is As Important As Ever
- 10/17 — Final Due Date For Personal Returns
- Important Birthdays Over 50
- It’s Time to Review Your Financial Planning Options
- Are You Ready for the New Overtime Rules?
- New Factors Increase Importance of Mid-Year Tax Check Up
- IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams Targeting Students and Parents
- Critical Income Tax Deadlines Coming Up This Fall
- When Can You Deduct Moving Expenses?
- Compare and Contrast the Republican and Democratic Tax Platforms
- Recent Legislation Expands Scope of R&D Tax Credit
- IRA Charitable Donations: An Alternative to Taxable Required Distributions
- What to Do If You Haven’t Filed Last Year’s Tax Return or Can’t Pay the Bill
- New IRS Guidance for Designated Roth Accounts
- Overtime Pay Rules: Avoid Making Costly Wrong Assumptions
- Business or Hobby? Answer Has Implications for Deductions
- Follow Detailed Recordkeeping Rules for Vehicle Expense Deductions
- Save Taxes with Employer-Provided Transportation Fringe Benefits
- Midyear Planning for Vacation Home Rentals with Significant Personal Use
- Lessons to be Learned Regarding Travel Deduction Substantiation
- IRS Issues New Warnings on Tax Scams
- Heavy Vehicle Purchases Offer Significant Business Tax Breaks…For Now
- 10 Midyear Tax Planning Moves Inspired by the PATH Act
- Good Timekeeping Is Always Worth Your While
- Too Much Paperwork? What You Can Throw Away After Filing Your Taxes
- Employers: Has Your State Made Unemployment Tax Changes?
- The Latest Tax Developments for Partnerships
- Tax Breaks and Legal Pitfalls of Hiring Summer Help
- Watch for New Paid Sick Leave Rules for Some Workers
- Partnerships Facing Higher Audit Risk in Coming Years
- Plan Ahead to Make Company-Paid Disability Benefits Tax-Free
- How to Get the Most from Your Itemized Medical Expense Deductions
- Tips on Proper and Reasonable Travel and Entertainment Recordkeeping
- How to Claim Lesser-Known Breaks for Business Charitable Donations
- IRS Reveals List of Top Tax Scams for 2016
- Green Tax Breaks for Individuals
- April 1 is an Important Date for Certain Taxpayers with IRAs and 401(k)s
- Could Your Business Benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
- Tax Alert on Real Estate Sales Involving Ownership by Foreign Individuals and Entities
- Changes Coming in Lease Accounting for Companies Relying Heavily on Leased Assets
- Educate Yourself about the Tax Benefits for Higher Education
- Five Last-Minute Moves to Lower Your 2015 Tax Bill
- Get More Bang for Your Buck with Tax-Favored Employee Benefits
- Critical Business & Income Tax Deadlines 2016
- Charitable Donations: The World of Quid Pro Quo
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- Tackle Key Financial Issues as You Face Retirement
- Real Estate: Tax Benefit of Separating Repairs from Improvements
- 10 Elections That Can Save Money on Your 2015 Federal Taxes
- Important Tax Developments for Businesses, Individuals and Investors
- Good News in the New Year: IRS Extends ACA Filing Deadlines
- Estate Tax Round-Up: An Overview of Recent Developments
- Important Tax Figures for 2016
- Tax Rules When Your Business Trip Involves a Passport
- The New PATH Act Contains Four Payroll Tax Changes
- A Gift from Uncle Sam: Congress Passes the Extenders Package
- IRS Raises Tangible Property Expensing Threshold
- Tax Consequences of Borrowing From a Retirement Plan
- IRS Raises Small Businesses Tangible Property Expensing Threshold
- Last-Minute Tax Savings: Hurry Before Time Runs Out
- Could Buying a Heavy SUV, Pickup or Van Help Save Taxes?
- Plan Ahead for Changes to Overtime Pay Rules
- News on Social Security Benefits: Read All About It
- U.S. Treasury Launches myRA (my Retirement Account)
- IRS Announces Various Tax Benefit Increases for 2016
- 2015 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Small Businesses
- Maryland Taxpayers Have 30 Days to Protest Income Tax Refunds in Wynne Case
- 2015 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals
- New Tax System Being Implemented in the District of Columbia
- What You Need to Know About 529 Plan Withdrawals
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- Reminders of ACA Changes Coming Up in 2016
- Fiscal Year 2016 Travel Per Diem Rates Now Available
- Estate Planning Can Secure Your Legacy
- Contribute to Tax-Advantaged Retirement Plans and Watch Out for Tax Traps
- A Recipe for Deducting Meals, Parties and Gifts Provided to Employees
- Putting Your Donations to Work in 2015
- What Itemized Deductions are Also Deductible for AMT Purposes?
- Tax-Saving Break for Appreciated Land Sales
- Will Congress Resolve Taxing Issues for Internet Sellers?
- IRS Moves to Head Off Payroll Deposit Problems
- The IRS Takes a Proactive Stance against Identity Theft and Tax Scams
- Ensure Your Departments Are in Sync to Comply with the ACA
- Highway Trust Fund Extension Results in Tax Law Changes
- 20 FAQs about Required Minimum Distributions
- Form SS-8: How Should You Handle Worker Classification?
- DOL Gets Tough on Independent Contractor Classification
- New Trade Law Stiffens Penalties for Certain Taxpayers
- Avoid a Current Tax Bill With a Deferred Exchange
- Basics of Like-kind or Section 1031 Exchanges
- Limit Exposure When Signing a Lease
- Breaking Into Your 401(k) is an Expensive Way to Raise Cash
- Relief Ended for Small Employers Paying Workers’ Insurance Premiums
- IRS Proposes Implementation Guidance on ABLE Accounts
- Retirement Planning: Avoid These Distribution Mistakes
- Come to Grips With Some Basics About Taxes
- Squeeze More Out of a Company SEP Retirement Plan
- Two New Estate Tax Developments from the IRS
- Maryland Comptroller Releases Information on 2015 Tax Amnesty Program
- Tax Benefit of Separating Repairs from Improvements to Real Estate Property
- Rules on Deducting Business Start-Up Expenses
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”) Report Due 6/30/15
- Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Due 6/30/15
- Tax and Financial Benefits from Hiring Your Children
- Cyber Criminals Stole Data from 100,000 IRS Taxpayer Accounts
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- Health Savings Account Limits for 2016
- Taxpayers Win Against Maryland at the Supreme Court
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- IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms to Help Struggling Taxpayers
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- IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate for Second Half of 2011
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- Maryland Offers Tax Amnesty Period for Delinquent Taxpayers
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