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Looking Ahead in Human Resources for a New Year

By Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP HR Advisory Services We are officially in the final days of 2023, which is historically a time for celebration! However, before you break out your noisemakers

City Business License Renewals

As the year draws to a close, it’s important to think about renewing your city business license. Depending on the nature of your business and its location, you may be

Nonprofits: Are Your Processes Innovative or Merely Electronic? Leverage Technology the Right Way

Written by Gina McDonald, BDO, USA, P.C. Decades of innovation have transformed the finance office from a mindset of processing transactions to one of strategic financial management. But even with

2023 BMSS Year-End Tax Planning Letter

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s essential to plan ahead to ensure that you are well-prepared for the upcoming tax season. Whether you’re an individual, a business owner,

Better Together: BMSS and Haddox Reid Merge Into One Firm, Effective December 1, 2023

Effective December 1, 2023, renowned Mississippi CPA and Advisory firm, Haddox Reid Eubank Betts PLLC (Haddox Reid), merged with top Alabama firm, BMSS Advisors & CPAs. Consolidated under the name

You Can Now Potentially Withdraw Your ERC Claim

Written by Sarah Shirley Earlier this fall, the IRS issued a moratorium on the processing of any new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims through at least the end of the

IRS Commits to Ramp Up Partnership Audits

By: Cooper Melvin, CPA, JD In September 2023, the IRS announced a special subdivision of the Large Business and International Division will be dedicated to pass-through entity audits. Partnerships have

Preparing for W-2 and 1099 Season

The holidays are around the corner, and before you know it, January 2024 will be here! Let’s take a look at what you can do now to make the preparations

BMSS Legacy Continues Fall Serve Day Initiative

Throughout the fall of 2023, employees from BMSS Advisors & CPAs’ Family of Companies participated in the annual serve days, continuing a long-standing tradition of partnering with local charitable organizations.

99% of the S&P 500 is Reporting on ESG and 65% are Obtaining ESG Assurance

ESG* Reporting Is on the Rise Despite the blowback against ESG in politics and in the media, companies are actively engaged in sustainability and ESG reporting. That’s because investors are

Your Alabama Tax License Renewal is Due December 31, 2023

Beginning November 1, 2020 and going forward, taxpayers are required to renew the State of Alabama Tax License annually. 2024 License Renewal Due Date: 12/31/2023 The My Alabama Taxes (MAT)

Proposed Salary Threshold Changes for FLSA Exemption Status

Written by Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP BMSS HR Advisory Putting the “Resource” in Human Resource Consulting As those familiar with the Fair Labor Standards Act will know, designating an employee as

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