In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed a number of changes to income tax disclosures in the United States. In August, the board voted to finalize those changes—and they are beginning to go into…
The owners of privately held companies are often focused on generating cash flow to drive a higher value for their companies. At the same time, there are non-financial factors that business owners can address to enhance the…
Tax-exempt status for non-profit organizations allows them to devote their resources to pursuing their missions. To maintain that status, however, nonprofits must demonstrate that they are following various tax regulations and accounting rules. Failure to maintain accurate…
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Jan. 30, 2024 – Kaufman Container Company, a valued Barnes Wendling CPAs client since 1988, presented us with its Partnership in Excellence Award. The company, headquartered in Cleveland, was founded in 1910. It operates as…
A recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule was issued to help business owners properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. The new regulation (RIN 1235-AA43) was also enacted to help protect workers’ rights. The new…
A rule change, effective Jan. 1, 2024, for the 2023 tax year, requires businesses that file 10 or more information returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to do so electronically. Before the new rule, only businesses…
With changes to the estate tax rules, effective Jan. 1, 2026, many owners of closely held businesses will face serious real value and liquidity issues. With the new rule, the estate tax exemption threshold drops from $12.92…
Below you will find key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. This list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about…
The IRS announced that the standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be 67¢ cents (up from 65.5¢ for 2023). The increased tax deduction partly reflects the national…
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Oct. 6, 2023 – Barnes Wendling CPAs has been selected as a 2023 Weatherhead 100 company by Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management. The Weatherhead 100 awards were established to celebrate Northeast Ohio’s…
How to write a letter of instruction As part of your estate plan, it’s a good idea to have a letter of instruction to your spouse, children and other heirs outlining where important documents are kept and…
In December 2022, President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act. Among other things, the sweeping new law made some significant changes to so-called catch-up contributions, with implications for both employers…
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