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Federal Tax<\/h1>\n

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10 Tax Essentials for Growing Businesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Keep more of what you make by managing the tax implications of your growth strategy. With taxes a top three expense for most businesses, how well a business manages its tax obligations often means the difference between a good year and one where the business loses ground. Businesses benefit most when tax planning and business strategies are aligned. Get started now by downloading 10-Tax Essentials for Growing Businesses to find out where to focus your tax planning efforts as you pursue growth.<\/p>\n

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5 Tips to buying professional services<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When it comes to choosing the right professional service provider to help your business succeed, the number of choices can be intimidating and the stakes high. Before you buy, spend time carefully considering how the service relationship will drive value to your business. Use Five Tips to Buying Professional Services to successfully select the professional service providers you need.<\/p>\n

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Pre-IPO tax strategies boost shareholder value<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are many reasons an initial public offering (IPO) doesn\u2019t reach its full potential. Despite being one of the most hyped offerings of 2012, Facebook\u2019s initial stock price quickly lost 50 percent of its value in the weeks following the social networks May 2012 public offering potentially due in part to taxes. If your company has successfully navigated early stage growth and its vision for value creation includes going public, use these tax strategies to enrich shareholder value, leading to greater success in meeting both the potential of an IPO and the company\u2019s longer-term financial goals following the IPO.<\/p>\n

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Valuable tax functions start here. 5 tools for you<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Take our survey and find out how you can add real value to your tax function. Businesses everywhere are intent on squeezing value from every last dollar expensed, even from the tax function. Regardless of size, integrated tax functions focused on opportunities that add value generate the best results. Based on industry experience and leading practices, we have identified five primary disciplines where today’s tax functions can generate greater value.<\/p>\n

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When two accounting firms are better than one<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although one size does not fit all, there are compelling reasons for separating audit and tax work among two different providers. With the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, the role of auditors and auditor independence was forever changed. In the aftermath, companies wrestling with auditor independence rules and related regulatory scrutiny must decide whether their audit firm should be providing them with tax services. There are compelling reasons for separating audit and tax work among two different providers.<\/p>\n

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State and Local Tax<\/h1>\n

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The 2026 State Tax Nexus Protocol\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

State tax nexus \u2014 the connection between your business and a state that triggers tax obligations \u2014 has never been more complex or far-reaching. The rules vary by state, change frequently, and the cost of getting it wrong includes back taxes, penalties, interest, and personal liability. TaxOps helps finance executives and business owners stay ahead of their nexus footprint with proactive reviews, tailored compliance strategies, and expert SALT guidance \u2014 so you’re never caught off guard by a state audit.<\/p>\n

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Tax Minimization<\/h1>\n

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Pay Less Tax, Invest More with R&D Credits<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Find out how to take full advantage of research tax credits that could cut your federal and state tax liability. Learn how to put your dollars to better use through Research & Development tax credits.<\/p>\n

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Game-changer Puts R&D Credits within Reach<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The R&D credit is now available to companies of all sizes, both profitable and unprofitable. Could your company be one of the beneficiaries? If your business has never claimed the federal research and development (R&D) credit before or dismissed it due to eligibility restrictions, it’s time to take another look. Two recent options put these powerful incentives within reach for qualifying businesses of all sizes, giving more companies than ever before access to lucrative rewards to help grow their business. Here\u2019s how you can take advantage of the opportunity to save.<\/p>\n

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Medical Device Excise Tax: Covered and Compliant<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Savvy taxpayers may have opportunities to decrease their tax obligations stemming from the medical device excise tax. The medical device excise tax of 2.3% took effect in 2013, imposing significant cost and tax compliance challenges on manufacturers, producers, and importers of medical devices. Click and learn about the opportunities for suppliers to minimize their tax obligations.<\/p>\n

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Getting the Most Out of Section 382 Limitations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Any startup or existing corporation that has completed or is contemplating a round of funding or acquiring a loss corporation must consider the effects of Section 382 on its ability to offset future taxable income. Optimizing a Section 382 limitation is crucial to a company\u2019s ability to offset future taxable income. Get the most out of Section 382 limitations with this instant download.<\/p>\n

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ASC 740<\/h1>\n

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A Closer Look at Accounting for Income Taxes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Explore how accounting for uncertain tax positions can reduce your tax risk, smooth out tax liabilities, and improve financial statement transparency in A Closer Look at ASC 740: Accounting for Income Taxes. Having the in-depth knowledge, tax technical understanding, and experience to manage estimates and assumptions related to tax provisions is critical to getting ASC 740 calculations and disclosures right. The requirements and common pitfalls of complying with ASC 740 are explored in this White paper as we answer:
\u00b7 Why do companies struggle with accounting for income taxes?
\u00b7 Why does accounting for income taxes matter?
\u00b7 What are the common pitfalls associated with accounting for income taxes?
\u00b7 How do I get started?<\/p>\n

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ASC 740 Fundamentals: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A 7 step guide to complying with accounting for income tax standards. Everything from calculating uncertain income tax positions to the terminology you need to know to understand how to review.<\/p>\n

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ASC 740 FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Accounting for income taxes (ASC 740) is a set of income tax standards requiring public companies to analyze and disclose income tax risks. The implications of getting it wrong\u2014financial restatements and financial disclosures\u2014can impact investor confidence and shareholder value as well as lead to significant remediation costs and business distractions. These frequently asked questions are designed to provide a greater understanding of accounting for income taxes and how companies can manage compliance requirements.<\/p>\n

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