Have You Considered Your Tax Planning Strategies?

As the end of 2019 approaches, you are likely giving consideration to year-end tax planning strategies. House Republicans and the Trump Administration are talking taxes, specifically a new tax cuts

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Federal 941 Payroll Tax Look-back Procedures

IRS Notice 931, Deposit Requirements for Employment Taxes, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/n931.pdf lists requirements for depositing payroll taxes such as withheld federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare tax. If your company is

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Tax Planning – What to Consider if You’re in the Construction Industry

(This article is based on our annual year-end tax planning letter but has been modified to include aspects pertaining specifically to the construction industry. For the full tax planning letter,

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5 Tips for Implementing the Lease Accounting Standard

Information is from the AICPA. Click here for full article.  When implementing the standard, private company CPAs should consider the following: 1. Companies will be required to record a lease

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2019 Personal Use of a Company Automobile

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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Revenue Recognition and Leases Update

In the upcoming months and years, numerous changes will go into effect in regards to the implementation of revenue recognition and lease accounting standards. Do not let these changes overwhelm

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BMSS Welcomes Nationally Acclaimed Accounting Expert and Speaker, Michael Brand, CPA, CGMA to the Firm

BMSS, LLC is proud to welcome nationally acclaimed, accounting industry expert and speaker, Michael Brand, to the firm as its newest member. A resident of Athens, AL, Brand received his

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BMSS Continues Legacy of Giving Back to Local Communities

Employees from BMSS’ Birmingham locations have been “working” outside the office over the past few months. They have been serving hands-on throughout the city with several nonprofit organizations. Throughout October,

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Direct Deposit Fraud Alert

We are seeing an increase in compromised email accounts and hackers are using these compromised email accounts to submit fraudulent direct deposit requests to employers. The fraudulent direct deposit accounts

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The Multi-Generational Workplace Seminar

On August 13th, BMSS hosted a keynote speaker and panel discussion about the different generations in the workplace and how to navigate the ins and outs of the different mindsets

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TARIFFS SPARK FEARS OF RISING CONSTRUCTION COSTS: COULD INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY BE THE ANSWER?

By Ian Shapiro, BDO As U.S. trade policy decisions continue to dominate headlines, the uncertain future of high-demand import prices has business leaders and lawmakers anxious. Earlier last year, President Trump

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Class Deviation – Quick Closeout Procedures Threshold And Why Contractors Should Care

Working with the federal government can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, government engagements provide a consistent stream of work. On the other hand, receiving final payment for services

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