IRS Announces New Phase of ERC Processing
The IRS is entering a new stage of Employee Retention Credit claim processing. The September 2023 moratorium continues, and claims filed before then are being slowly processed.
Income Tax Treaties: How Cross-Border Companies Use Them to Reduce Taxes
U.S. businesses that expand internationally must address a variety of tax-related implications. Understand key terms and considerations about income tax treaties.
5 Key Considerations When Buying a Franchise
For those interested in starting their own business, buying a franchise can be an attractive option. We break down five key considerations to keep in mind when contemplating buying a franchise.
How ROBS 401k Financing Can Unlock Growth for Franchisees
Learn about the basics of ROBS 401k Financing, benefits and challenges of the method, and what franchisees should consider before taking the first step.
Podcast | Deductions for Real Estate Professionals
Certain practices to reduce your tax burden may not be as straightforward for real estate professionals. Listen as Jennifer French discusses in this podcast.
Podcast | Business Process Optimization
Bronach Branan leads PBMares' Internal Audit and Assurance Operational Excellence team, making her an excellent guest to discuss her area of expertise: Business Process Optimization.
7 Best Practices for Franchise Accounting
By Charles Dean Smith, Jr., CPA Strong accounting practices lay a solid foundation for building success as a franchise owner. In this article, the experts [...]
Podcast | Franchises
A small business owner and CPA, Charles Dean Smith understands firsthand what it's like wearing many hats. Listen as he discusses the intricacies of managing franchises in this podcast.
A Glossary of Common Franchise Terms
When considering purchasing a franchise, it’s helpful to first become familiar with various terms and concepts. In this article, we'll outline common franchising terms in four categories.
IRS Flags Phishing and Smishing in 2024 Tax Scams Alert
The IRS warns of phishing and smishing as top threats in its 2024 “Dirty Dozen” tax scams list. These tactics use fraudulent emails or texts posing as the IRS to extract personal and financial data. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel urges caution, emphasizing the IRS does not initiate contact via email or text for such information.