The holiday season can be a wonderful time of the year but it is also a time when there is an increase in telephone-related scams. Tax scams can take on many different forms. Taxpayers need to keep their guard up against sophisticated and aggressive telephone scams. There is currently an
The IRS has recently issued relief for the restaurant and retail industries in complying with the Tangible Property Regulations. Revenue Procedure 2015-56 has simplified the application of the tangible property regulations to remodel-refresh projects implemented by taxpayers in the restaurant and retail industry. It is common for entities in these
On November 13, 2015, the Chief Accountant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) e-mailed retirement plan sponsors stressing the critical importance of selecting a qualified and experienced CPA to perform the employee benefit plan’s audit. Referencing a 2015 DOL report that found 39% of retirement plan audits contained major
As the leaves start to change, and we approach the season of giving, Barnes Dennig employees look forward to an extra tradition. For the 5th consecutive year, Barnes Dennig closed its office doors, and sent the entire firm out into the community for a day of volunteering at deserving
Manufacturers must manage a daunting number of priorities on a daily basis, including, but not limited to: inventory management, quality assurance and operational efficiency. However, one of the most commonly overlooked challenges that manufacturers face today is that of workforce development. Maintaining a strong pipeline of certified, properly trained employees
Most small business owners are surprised to learn that they may qualify for a business incentive from the state. This common tactic used by many states can offer qualifying companies a significant savings for ordinary business activities such as hiring new employees. In fact, if your small business has created