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We understand that constantly changing tax laws can get confusing. That is why we keep our blog updated on tax policies that could affect the life and business of our clients. If you have any questions regarding an article featured on our blog, please contact the experts at Whalen CPAs for more information.
Liquidity overload: Why having too much in your cash reserves may be bad for business
In today’s uncertain marketplace, many businesses are stashing operating cash in their bank accounts, even though they might not have
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adding an associate
Part 1: The Right Reasons One of the most challenging decisions facing a seasoned practitioner is whether to add a
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Inventory management systems: What’s right for your business?
If your business has significant inventory on its balance sheet, it can be costly. The carrying costs of inventory include
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Solid financial reporting can help attract debt and equity financing
Financial reporting plays a key role when a business needs funds for continued operations and strategic investment opportunities. Lenders and
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Should your business offer the new emergency savings accounts (PLESA) to employees?
As part of the SECURE 2.0 law, there’s a new benefit option for employees facing emergencies. It’s called a pension-linked
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Best practices for M&A due diligence
Engaging in a merger or acquisition (M&A) can help your business grow, but it also can be risky. Buyers must
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Auditing concepts: Close-up on materiality
As audit season begins for calendar-year entities, it’s important to review issues that may arise during fieldwork. One common issue
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The kiddie tax could affect your children until they’re young adults
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal
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6 tips to improve job-costing systems
Companies that work on customer-specific or long-term projects — such as homebuilders, contractors, custom manufacturers, and professional practices — generally
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It’s possible (but not easy) to claim a medical expense tax deduction
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost
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