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One thing is clear. The right employees can make all the difference when it comes to running a successful business. A strong team can help you add efficiencies, build a loyal customer base and even bring innovation to your products and services. But how do you attract the right talent? The Benefits of an Employee…
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When it comes to construction, there are undoubtedly a lot of moving targets, but your accounting, budgeting, and tax planning shouldn’t be one of them. If you’re looking to streamline budgeting, improve expense tracking, and give your business the opportunity for increased profitability, choosing specialized accounting and tax services for construction businesses is crucial. Getting…
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When it comes to financial planning for your business, there are a lot of options out there. An Accountant and Financial Advisor are both critical players in helping your business create a strong financial future. Both have their own unique benefits, and working with a team of advisors can help your organization create a big…
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AUGUSTA, GA: SME CPAs, a top 400 U.S. accounting firm, is proud to announce that Paul Wade, CPA will serve as SME CPA’s next Managing Partner effective July 1, 2021. Wade, who joined the firm in 2003, was promoted to partner in only six years, in 2009. He has helped grow our tax team and…
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, extended and significantly modified the payroll tax credits for qualifying sick leave and family leave wages. Below is a summary of the key provisions. Background: Both Covid-19-related credits were initially provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and…
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With President Biden’s signature yesterday, March 11, 2021, the $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill (ARPA) became law. This is the six separate COVID-relief bill enacted by the federal government. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes tax provisions, business stimulus provisions, individual assistance like extended unemployment benefits, additional funding for existing programs like the…
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the CAA, 2021), signed into law on December 27, 2020, is a further legislative response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The CAA, 2021 include–along with spending and other non-tax provisions and tax provisions primarily affecting individuals–the numerous business tax provisions briefly summarized below. The provisions are found in two of…
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You’ve probably heard that IRS will be making millions of ”economic impact payments” (also called ”recovery rebates”) in the near future to help people stay afloat during this time of economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 crisis. These payments are in addition to the $1,200 payments ($2,400 for married couples) issued earlier in 2020. Here’s…
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When a business owner’s mind is focused on running a business, acceptable accounting practices can often be overlooked or forgotten. Of course, mistakes are bound to happen; but for businesses that could mean a negative impact to the bottom line. Accounting can be time-consuming for businesses, so the urge to push through and complete the…
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If you own a business, chances are, you’re dealing with payroll. A lot of companies outsource this service to other businesses or accountants to handle for them. Whether you run payroll yourself or hire someone to do the foot work for you, there are a variety of basic principles you must know to ensure you…
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