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A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

By Pinion Editorial | June 2, 2022

Audit & Assurance, Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Specialty Transportation, Strategic Advisory, Tax & Accounting

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While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask for more. But the modern audit process has changed, and businesses should raise their expectations accordingly. Today’s audit should extend beyond bringing in accountants to …

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

By Jim Rein | February 16, 2021

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Farm Business Management, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, Manufacturing, Next Gen, Permanent Specialty Crops, Specialty Transportation, Strategic Advisory, Tax & Accounting

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No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021. How much different was dependent upon who controlled the presidency and the Congress. With Democrats now in power on both of those fronts, the logical question now …

Business Tax Update: New 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax Form for 2020 Tax Year

By Sandy Sporleder | January 18, 2021

Agriculture, Animal Ag, Commodity Crops, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Permanent Specialty Crops, Specialty Transportation, Tax & Accounting

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After a 38-year absence, Form 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax has made its return in the 2020 tax year, and its January 31 deadlines are right around the corner. Don’t panic – here’s everything you need to know about the revived form, and how it is intended to be used. For …

PPP Applicants are Stuck Fighting Fraud due to Security Breaches

By Pinion Editorial | September 25, 2020

Agriculture, Biofuels, Commodity Crops, Construction and Real Estate, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, News Room, Permanent Specialty Crops

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In recent weeks, we have learned of an uptick in fraud cases for businesses who have applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for coronavirus disruption relief due to security breaches. Businesses on the receiving end of this type of fraud have discovered it only after receiving an official document …

CARES Act: Employee Retention Tax Credit is Available

By K·Coe Editorial | April 9, 2020

Construction and Real Estate, COVID-19, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Manufacturing, Tax & Accounting

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With all of the coverage and focus on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, many businesses are unaware of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) that is available under the CARES Act. The ERTC was set up to help businesses retain employees. There is a small catch, however: a business …

Biofuel Breaches Prove Worrisome, and Costly

Do You Know the Cyber Mantra?

By K·Coe Editorial | February 17, 2020

Construction and Real Estate, Financial Institutions

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Do you remember the old “Stop, Drop & Roll” mantra? This has been engrained into every Kindergartner since the 1970’s. It’s very effective at helping children to practice what to do, and to understand the dangers of fire. The FBI’s Cyber Division provides a similar mantra to protect personal and …

IRS Issues Small Business Reminders

By K·Coe Editorial | May 13, 2019

Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Financial Institutions, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Tax & Accounting

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‘Small Business Week’ prompted the IRS to publish reminders for entrepreneurs and businesses on how they can better estimate their tax situation and plan ahead. There are some new credits available, and new guidelines as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that can help generate …

How Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

By Pinion Editorial | February 25, 2019

Biofuels, Construction and Real Estate, Distribution, Equipment Dealerships, Food And Beverage, Manufacturing, Next Gen

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It’s inevitable. One day, you will step down from running your business. The timing and transition for when and to whom you relinquish control are often among the hardest decisions that a business owner will make. That’s precisely why more than 70% of business owners fail to put a strategy …

Pinion Insights: Posts from category

Construction and Real Estate

A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

Business Tax Update: New 1099 Nonemployee Compensation Tax Form for 2020 Tax Year

PPP Applicants are Stuck Fighting Fraud due to Security Breaches

CARES Act: Employee Retention Tax Credit is Available

Do You Know the Cyber Mantra?

IRS Issues Small Business Reminders

How Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

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