On August 8, the United States Department of Treasury and the IRS released the long-awaited and highly anticipated proposed regulations for IRC Code Section 199A, the statute governing the new 20 percent deduction on “qualifying business income” allowed to owners of “pass-through” entities.
Fall 2018 Campus Recruiting Kicks Off
The BT recruiting team hosted over 75 associates and partners at the first annual Campus Recruiting Happy Hour on Thursday, August 9th to kick off the fall campus recruiting season. The firm recognizes that campus recruiting is not only our #1 recruiting source, but it also helps us develop a strong network and pipeline with the universities and the cities they are in as we continue to grow.
Bennett Thrasher Wins Georgia Restaurant Association Industry Partner of the Year Award
Bennett Thrasher LLP, one of the nation’s top 100 full-service public accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce it has been named Georgia Restaurant Association’s Industry Partner of the Year for its commitment to serving the restaurant industry.
John Yeager Discusses Technology Business Acquisitions in Bloomberg Tax
In a recent article published by Bloomberg, John Yeager, Director of Business Transformation Services at Bennett Thrasher, discusses several factors behind the recent trend of accounting firms acquiring technology companies.
Brian Sengson to Appear as a Guest on Lewis on the Law Radio Show on September 1st
Brian Sengson, Manager in Bennett Thrasher’s State and Local Practice, will be joining the “Lewis on the Law” Biz 1190 radio show as a guest on Saturday, September 1st at 9:00 AM. He will be discussing the practical and Constitutional implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case.
Tax Return Due Dates Reminder
As the time for filing tax returns in 2018 nears its end, taxpayers should be aware of the filing deadlines applicable to their individual and business tax returns. These filing deadlines were updated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act for tax returns filed during 2017, and continue to be effective for returns filed in 2018 and future years.
Bennett Thrasher Named a Best Accounting Firm to Work for by Accounting Today for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Bennett Thrasher is excited to announce the firm has been named to Accounting Today’s list of ‘2018 Best Accounting Firms to Work For’ for six consecutive years. The annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the 100 best employers in the accounting profession.
Brian Sengson Discusses Wayfair Ruling Impact for Technology Companies in Hypepotamus
In an article published recently by Hypepotamus, Brian Sengson discusses what the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling means for online retailers and technology companies. Now that the physical presence rule has changed, SaaS companies are especially at risk due to their cloud accessibility and monthly pricing models.
Bennett Thrasher Named 73rd Largest Firm Nationwide by Inside Public Accounting
Bennett Thrasher is excited to announce it has been named the 73rd largest firm in the country by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), on its annual list of Top 100 Firms. The firm is one of only four Atlanta accounting firms in the Top 100 for 2018.
James Pickett Shares Tips for Preparing for an IRS Tax Audit in CPA Practice Advisor
James Pickett shares tips for preparing for an IRS Tax Audit in a recent article published by CPA Practice Advisor. The article outlines the process for advising clients who have received an IRS audit notice as 1 in 160 individual taxpayers are audited and approximately 1 in 12 for returns reporting more than $5 million in gross income.
M&A Insights: The Quality of Earnings Playbook
These days, the term quality of earnings (QoE) is thrown around so much that it has become common nomenclature in reference to the wide scope of work transaction accountants are focused on during a deal process. While the QoE analysis is a focal point of the broader scope of services provided by transaction advisors, it is by no means all-encompassing.
3 Reasons Recurring Revenue is a Good Idea
What is recurring revenue? It’s the revenue you can depend on generating, year after year, with a high degree of certainty. It’s the repeat business or long-term contracts you’ve established with clients who know and trust your business.