Solving customer problems in simple and beautiful ways has always been an important part of what we do at Xero. During COVID-19, this focus has become more important than ever. As our teams are the ones who know our customers best, we thought we’d challenge them to deliver quick wins for our customers, to help […]
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Thank you
Rather than trying to do this individually, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the outpouring of support we’ve received from my post about bringing the firm through the coronavirus pandemic so far. We heard from many clients, whose words I can’t reprint here because of the “testimonial rule” but it meant […]
Final regs. address reporting by tax-exempt organizations
Under final regulations issued on Wednesday, certain tax-exempt organizations will not have to supply the names and addresses of substantial donors on Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors, of Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Tax (T.D. 9898). The IRS had previously exempted these organizations from supplying that information using a revenue procedure, but that […]
You’re Going to be Working Remotely for Awhile. Here’s How to Make it Work.
Many of you are about two months into what may be the first time you’re working remotely. If you’re like me, you love it! But lots of people miss the camaraderie of office work. I doubt workers will be returning to offices anytime soon, because there are so many logistics involved in how to have […]
Remote Quality Bookkeeping Gives 3 Vital Tips To Keep Your Business Afloat During COVID-19
Our Founder and CEO, Mark Kilduff, recently offered helpful business advice in an interview, sharing vital tips for staying afloat during the difficult conditions of COVID-19! Enjoy the entire article below. BRIDGEWATER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2020 / Remote Quality Bookkeeping have been working on finding ways to put the pieces together in terms […]
Privacy purists cannot be allowed to block the end of lockdown
Innovations in technology continue to offer hope in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. From thermal sensors which detect symptoms to track and trace apps, it seems inevitable, says Alicia Asin, co-founder and CEO of Libelium, that new technology holds at least part of the key to enabling us to return to some sense of normality. […]
Why Discretionary See-Through Trusts May Require Reform After The SECURE Act’s 10-Year Rule
Executive Summary The passage of the SECURE Act in December of 2019 introduced several notable changes to the rules governing retirement accounts. One of the most significant was the elimination of the ‘stretch’ provision applicable to most non-spouse Designated Beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts. Instead of allowing such beneficiaries to continue ‘stretching’ their distributions over […]
Treasury yields edge lower as US-China tensions cool investor optimism
At around 2:20 a.m. ET, the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was down at 0.6900% while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond was fractionally lower at 1.4379%. Yields move inversely to prices. White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is so “miffed” with China over new […]
Amazon in talks to buy autonomous vehicle startup Zoox
Representative image By Katie Roof and Spencer Soper Amazon is in talks to buy driverless vehicle startup Zoox, according to people familiar with the matter, a deal that would accelerate the e-commerce giant’s automation efforts. Other companies in the automotive and chip industries have also held talks with Zoox about a potential investment, the people […]
Ola Electric acquires Etergo, plans to launch own two-wheeler next year
Ola Electric has acquired Amsterdam-based electric scooter manufacturer Etergo as it looks to launch its own two-wheelers globally next year. These scooters will be manufactured in India. While Ola did not disclose the deal value, Etergo has raised about $23.3 million to date from German automakers and through crowdfunding. “The future of mobility is electric, […]