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 reported income for income tax … Continue reading “Understanding IRS Forms 1099 for Lawsuit Settlements”
When it comes to analyzing a company’s financials, there are many avenues we can take. One way is through multiples; calculating the EV/2P multiple is the focus of this analysis. This ratio looks at a business’ enterprise value against its proven and probable 2P reserves. While ratios or multiples are used in valuing companies, this … Continue reading “Valuation Ratio Calculating the EV / 2P”
Municipal 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. However, there are a … Continue reading “Reasons to Consider Out-of-State Municipal Bonds”
Of 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 about this crucial life … Continue reading “7 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Save”
Competition 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 loyalty programs, build vibrant … Continue reading “Building Deeper Customer Connections: Leveraging Web3 for Loyalty, Community, and Engagement”
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR 1968) – In the nick of time before the midnight deadline that would have otherwise shut down the Federal government, Congress passed a budget bill to fund the rest of the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. This bill increases funding for the military by $6 billion … Continue reading “Preventing a Government Shut Down, Rolling Back Regulations and Clarifying Cryptocurrency Protocols”
Depreciation can help a business realize tax benefits, maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements, and project asset replacement. The half-year convention for depreciation is an important practice to understand. For fixed assets, depreciation is recognized and recorded on a 50 percent basis for the initial and concluding years over its schedule. This supposes that fixed … Continue reading “Dissecting the Half-Year Convention for Depreciation”
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 General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) … Continue reading “As Tax Season Opens, We Must Stay Alert to Rising Scam Threats”
The subscription economy, according to Forbes, is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in revenue for businesses. With the potential likely realized this year, it’s vital to understand how it is tracked – and more importantly, how it’s able to be tracked on a separate basis. Also known as net dollar retention (NDR), this metric calculates … Continue reading “Defining Net Revenue Retention (NRR)”
Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and then uses it to commit fraud. They may access your Social Security or Medicare number, employee ID, utility, credit card or bank account numbers. Once the scammer has this information, he can conduct all kinds of crimes, such as withdraw assets from your accounts, open … Continue reading “What’s New in Identity Theft?”