By Derek Rawls, CPA, MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The landmark Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018 fundamentally altered the landscape of sales and use tax compliance for businesses with multistate sales. By overturning the physical presence requirement, the Court paved the way for states to require remote sellers to […]
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One of the biggest challenges facing not-for-profit organizations is finding and retaining top-quality talent. It’s hard enough to overcome the perception — often a misconception — that nonprofits don’t pay their employees nearly as well as for-profit companies. When benefits are factored in, nonprofits can look more attractive. So you may want to review, and possibly
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By Martin E. Prendergast, MBAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The U.S. tax code offers various provisions designed to incentivize business growth and innovation. Among them, Section 174 plays a crucial role by allowing businesses – including many in the architecture, engineering, design, and construction industries – the option to deduct or amortize research and experimental
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You likely already know that year end is the optimal time for not-for-profits to conduct gift-giving campaigns. Donors are more generous during the holidays, and many people wait until the last minute to make tax-deductible gifts before the Dec. 31 deadline. In fact, according to Double the Donation, 10% of all charitable giving occurs on the
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By Derrick Rebello, CPA & Brad CarlsonGray, Gray & Gray, LLP In the dynamic and competitive world of construction, good financial management is pivotal. Construction companies have multiple overheads ranging from labor to machinery, all of which can significantly impact their profitability. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides some relief in the form of
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to sustain growth face a multitude of challenges, from navigating complex financial regulations to keeping up with the ever-evolving technological landscape. Business owners can find themselves overburdened by administrative tasks, particularly in the areas of accounting and functional business advisory services. Here are seven ways outsourcing these functions can
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC The Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), formally recognized as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, has long served as a regulatory keystone in the United States financial sector. Originally conceived to break down barriers between commercial banks, investment banks, and insurance companies, the Act has undergone several expansions and interpretations
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By Bill ConstantopoulosGray, Gray & Gray, LLP As your construction business grows and evolves, your needs change. This holds particularly true for financial management systems. If your business started small, you may have initially chosen a software solution appropriate for startups and small businesses. But over time, as your business operations have expanded, you may
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just an IT issue but a significant business risk. With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, businesses are increasingly turning to cyber insurance as a way to mitigate the financial impacts of cyberattacks and data breaches. However, obtaining cyber insurance isn’t as
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Do you have an idea for a new venture with social benefits or environmental applications? You can set up as a for-profit entity — such as a C corporation, S corporation or limited liability company — with charitable functions. Or, if your key objectives are more altruistic, you may want to consider an alternative: forming a
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