It’s around twelve months since COVID really started having an impact in Australia. A few things that come to mind when thinking about the past year: Restrictions and closures to national and international borders; Whole communities went into lockdown and got cut off from the outside world; Students learning online and alongside their parents who […]
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Pandemic Preparedness Tips for Your Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has caught most of us off guard. Who would’ve thought that the world would spend over a year battling a virus? Here are the Pandemic Preparedness Tips for your business. This unprecedented global crisis is a reminder that these business threats are very real and acts as a wake-up call for business […]
Credit Card Rewards During And After The Pandemic
Lots of credit cards have partnerships with airlines or hotel chains, and lots offer bonus points or cash back when you use your card on travel. Your card might be co-branded, like the Southwest Rapid Rewards card from Chase. Or you might have the option each month to redeem a certain number of points on […]
IRS issues employee retention credit guidance
In Notice 2021-20, the IRS issued detailed guidance for employers claiming the employee retention credit for calendar quarters in 2020. The credit was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L 116-136, and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, P.L 116-260. The IRS says the guidance in the notice is […]
The relationship between IoT and taxes: It’s complicated
IoT allows us to streamline workflows, optimise resources, and deliver better customer service. The rollout of 5G and the impact on download speeds and scalability has driven even greater demand for IoT solutions for consumers, businesses, and the government, says Toby Bargar, the senior tax consultant at Avalara. From smart speakers to crop management systems […]
How to Care for Your Customers
Companies are discovering that compassion makes a critical difference as the pandemic continues. Doing the right thing can be more than fulfilling a request on time or delivering what’s expected. Consider how to humanize your relationships with your customers. Empathy in action Actions that say we are here, we want to help, and we care […]
Tax provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act
The $1.9 trillion stimulus plan passed by the House of Representatives early Saturday contains many tax provisions, including a new round of economic impact payments, a tax credit for COBRA continuation coverage, and the expansion of several other tax credits. The House passed the bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319, by […]
The House just passed Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill – here’s what’s next
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, July 29, 2020. Erin Scott | Reuters The House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package, teeing up what is expected to be days of debate and political deal-making […]
Beanie Baby Flashbacks
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How independent advisors are getting recruited and paid now, in 5 charts
RIAs are hiring — often from one another. Approximately 39% of new hires at RIAs in 2019 came from other independent firms, according to a new survey from Charles Schwab. That’s the top source of new recruits, according to the research. With growing demand for financial advice during the coronavirus pandemic, RIAs are on the […]