🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters (HJ Res. 20) – The House and Senate both passed a resolution negating a previous … Continue reading “Rolling Back Regulations, Proving Citizenship Birth for Voting Rights, and Blocking Nationwide Injunctions”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readBad debt expense is an important concept that businesses must account for when it comes to their financial reporting. Regardless of the timeframe a company accounts for, it helps companies determine what portion of their receivables are collectible and what portion are not – and therefore, a bad debt expense. Depending … Continue reading “How to Account for Bad Debt Expense”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhen it comes to the risk of default, Moody’s found that during COVID-19, American businesses had a 7.8 percent chance of defaulting. This is compared to a low of 4 percent in 2021, but lower than the current 9.2 percent risk of default, according to a March 2025 report by the … Continue reading “Cash Flow Available for Debt Service (CFADS)”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCollege graduation is a huge milestone. You’ve completed one chapter and are on the precipice of the next. While exciting, it can also be daunting – you have a whole new set of responsibilities in front of you. But take heart, we have some tips to help you navigate. Look back … Continue reading “How New Grads Can Master Their Finances”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readOf all the things you teach your kids when they’re young, saving money just might be one of the most important. Teaching them to delay gratification could help them avoid unnecessary spending and help them learn to value controlling their money. Here are some tips you can use to educate them … Continue reading “7 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Save”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min read As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers’ personal information through increasingly sophisticated schemes. Below, we discuss the latest scam, what to look out for in general, and what to do if you suspect something malicious. New Scam of the Season The U.S. Treasury Inspector … Continue reading “As Tax Season Opens, We Must Stay Alert to Rising Scam Threats”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min read The Basics of Tax Reporting in Legal Settlements When you collect a settlement for a lawsuit, you’ll likely also receive a Form 1099 from the IRS. This form serves as a reminder to pay taxes on your settlement; copies are sent to both you and the IRS. These forms match … Continue reading “Understanding IRS Forms 1099 for Lawsuit Settlements”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readMunicipal bonds (also known as munis) are issued by a state or local government. Interest income is typically paid out twice a year and is not subject to federal taxes. When an investor purchases a bond issued from his own state, the income is generally not subject to state income taxes. … Continue reading “Reasons to Consider Out-of-State Municipal Bonds”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCompetition in business today has become fierce. Each organization is constantly looking for innovative ways to form strong relationships with its customers. Loyalty programs have been used for a long time to build a devoted customer base. As technology advances, new technologies like Web3 are emerging, offering more opportunities to revolutionize … Continue reading “Building Deeper Customer Connections: Leveraging Web3 for Loyalty, Community, and Engagement”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Trump Administration announced it will no longer apply the beneficial ownership information (BOI) requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to domestic companies. This declaration came first via social media, marking a significant shift in policy. Under this new directive, U.S. businesses are exempt from the BOI reporting requirements of … Continue reading “Treasury Declares New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Law Will Apply Only to Foreign Companies”