Internal fraud drains more than $3.7 trillion dollars annually from global businesses, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). According to ACFE’s latest Report to the Nations, the median internal fraud loss in manufacturing and production companies is $194,000.
The Internal Revenue Code Section 199A Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction allows a deduction equal to 20% of business income for owners of pass-through entities.
The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is one of the best opportunities for businesses to reduce their tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and increase earnings-per-share. This tax credit was initially enacted in 1981 to incentivize companies to increase their investment in developing new or improved products or processes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes to the construction industry and has forced them to reevaluate many factors affecting their businesses. Making cash flow strategies a priority is something every construction or contractor company owner needs to keep in the forefront of their mind.
COVID-19 has been a trying time for businesses and may be the right time to take advantage of business transition opportunities. With the current economic situation, gifting programs should be evaluated because of lower company values.
Reminder – Taxpayers who have a Sales and Use Tax liability in excess of $250,000 in the state’s prior fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), are required to make an accelerated payment of the expected June sales tax liability.