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How Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” Affects Employer Responsibilities

Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP, BMSS HR Advisory ServicesPutting the “Resource” in Human Resource Consulting Regardless of your particular political preference, I don’t think anyone could argue that these first few months

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A Cloudy Sunset – TCJA Set To Expire in 2026

Written by Russell Goodman Uncertainty looming in Washington has CPAs and taxpayers across the country wondering the same thing.  What will happen if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)

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Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations

As the landscape of the professional services industry evolves, many private equity firms are investing in accounting and advisory firms and we want to take a moment to assure you

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Understanding SOC Reporting: A Beginner’s Guide

Written by Corbin Parker, CISA, Abacus Technologies Organizations are increasingly relying on third parties to handle financial transactions, customer data, and IT services. This reliance introduces the need for trust

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Using Data to Measure Morale

Written by Becca Riles, Business Intelligence Analyst, Abacus Technologies Did you know that using data to measure morale within a company is essential for several reasons? Morale refers to the

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As 2025 Approaches, Uncertainty Lingers Over Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act

The drama surrounding the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has not taken a pause for the holidays and seems to be building for an

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Changes to Form 1099-K Reporting

Form 1099-K was first introduced in the 2011 calendar year. The 2011 form, titled Merchant Card and Third-Party Payments, was required to be filed by Third-Party Settlement Organizations (TPSOs) only

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Nationwide Injunction Issued Against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Affecting the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement

Yesterday, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction, effectively blocking the U.S. Department of Treasury from enforcing the CTA’s beneficial

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Personal Use of Company Auto

According to IRS regulations, the personal usage of company cars by employees must be treated as taxable compensation income (and is subject to normal payroll taxes). In valuing this compensation,

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Preparing for W-2 and 1099 Season

The holidays are around the corner, and before we know it, January 2025 will be here! Let’s take a look at what we can do now to make the preparation

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Corporate Transparency Act – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement

Dear Valued BMSS Client: Corporate Transparency Act — Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement Many businesses are now required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that became effective on

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When State or Local Minimum Wage Requirements Exceed Federal Prevailing Wages—Are Government Contractors Entitled to Reimbursement Through the REA Process?

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) decided April 23, 2024 against a federal services contractor seeking compensatory relief through a request for equitable adjustment (“REA”) for increased costs arising

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