VIEWpoints 2024
168 VIEWpoints published in 2024, newest first.
December 2024
- From Flights to Meals: A Guide to Business Travel Tax Deductions
- Top Payroll Trends for 2025: Staying Ahead of the Curve
- 6 Ways to Trim Your 2024 Individual Taxes Before Year End
- Maximizing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Through an Onboarding Integration
- Bookkeeping Provides a Solid Foundation for Financial Reporting
- Regulation E: Opt-In Overdraft Protection Programs The Ins and Outs of Yes and No
- CFPB Issues Overdraft Fee Final Rule
- Unlocking Success: The Power of KPIs and How to Effectively Track Them
- NCUA Issues Letter to Credit Unions on UDAAP Implications of Certain Overdraft Practices
- Federal Court Rules Against DOL’s “White Collar” Overtime Rule
- Preparing for the BOI Reporting Requirements
- Improve Financial Reporting With an Effective Audit Committee
November 2024
- 9 Considerations for Navigating Year-End Payroll Processing
- Taxpayers Beware: ‘Tis the Season for Charity Scammers
- Social Security Wage Base Increases for 2025
- IRS Releases 2025 Limits for Retirement Plan Contributions and Benefits
- Doeren Mayhew Promotes 7 Principals Nationwide
- Year-End Tax Accounting Moves Every Construction Business Should Consider
- Are You Liable for Two Additional Taxes on Your Income?
- Doeren Mayhew’s Financial Institutions Group Welcomes Dean Rohne
- FinCEN Issues 2024 Hurricane Relief: Extends Benefit Ownership Information Reporting Deadline
- Doeren Mayhew Acquires BHT&D CPAs, Grows West Michigan Tax Practice
- U.S. Election Outcome – What This Potentially Means for Your Taxes
- Recovering from a Natural Disaster? Ease the Financial Pain with Tax Relief
- VIEWpoints Issue 2 | 2024
- Selling Your Business? Avoid These State and Local Tax Pitfalls
- 6 Key Elements of a Business Budget
October 2024
- Accounting Considerations When Integrating New Models of Health Care
- Considering a Credit Union Service Organization? The Basics You Need to Know
- Complying with Payroll Record-Keeping Requirements
- ACA Affordability Percentage Increases for 2025
- Personal Financial Data Rights Final Rule Released
- Michigan Minimum Wage Rate 2025 Increase Schedule
- Another Lender Hit with Redlining Penalties
- The Vital Role of Cybersecurity in Business Continuity Planning
- 2024-2025 Tax Planning Guide
- Impacted by Hurricanes Helene or Milton? Here’s Some IRS Tax Relief to Keep in Mind
- Risk of Marketing “As Low As” Rates
- Citadel Credit Union Fair Lending Consent Order with DOJ
- TD Bank to Pay Largest Penalty Against a Bank in U.S. Treasury and FinCEN History
- Strong Internal Controls and Audits Can Help Safeguard Against Data Breaches
- IRS Updates Tax Relief for Texas Taxpayers Impacted by Severe Weather
- Taxes Take Center Stage in the 2024 Presidential Campaign
- 6 Tax-Free Income Opportunities
September 2024
- Benefits of a General Ledger
- Cash or Accrual Accounting: What’s Best for Tax Purposes?
- Understanding & Mastering Third-Party Risk Management
- 4 Ways to Prepare for Next Year’s Audit
- CFPB Issues Circular on Reg E Opt-In Proof
- End Purchase Order Chaos With a Structured Approval Process
- Preparing for Changes to Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave
- CFO’s Guide to Building & Maintaining a Successful Finance Team
- 3 Areas of Focus for Manufacturers Looking to Control Costs
- Doeren Mayhew Recognized as a Best of Best Firm for Its 26th Year
- What to Know When Applying for an R&D Tax Credit Refund Claim
- State-Chartered Credit Unions: Mergers & Charter Conversions May Mean an Earlier Due Date for Final Forms 990 & 990-T
- Federal Court Rejects FTC’s Noncompete Agreement Ban
August 2024
- The Importance of Pay Statement Compliance
- CECL: The Past, Present and Future - A Deep Dive Post-Implementation
- Leveraging Executive Retirement Plans to Attract & Retain Top Talent
- IRS Resumes Processing Employee Retention Credit Claims, Reopens Related Voluntary Disclosure Program
- Doeren Mayhew Partners with Audax Private Equity for Strategic Growth
- IRS Announces Some Amended Employment Tax Returns Can Be E-Filed
- IRS Provides Tax Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
- Michigan’s Minimum Wage Will Reach $12 in 2028
- Doeren Mayhew Ranks as a Top 15 U.S. Construction Accounting Firm
- 6 Ways to Clean Up Your Financials Before Considering a Business Sale
- IRS Issues Another Warning on Incorrect Employee Retention Credit Claims
- Land Banking Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors
July 2024
- Doeren Mayhew Climbs to 6th Spot on Michigan’s Largest Accounting Firms List
- Unveiling Phantom Employees & Its Costly Payroll Impact
- Doeren Mayhew Ranked 15th Largest Houston Accounting Firm
- Understanding Your Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Obligations
- A General Look at Generative AI for Businesses
- Tax Tips for Agribusinesses to Help Boost Their Bottom Line
- Streamlining Operations Through Payroll Integrations
- Supreme Court Ruling Makes Life Insurance Proceeds Includable in Determining Business Value
- Estate and Gift Tax Exemption: A Sunset You Don’t Want to Miss
- 5 Common Misconceptions of a Midyear Payroll Switch
- FinCEN Issuing Proposed Rule Impacting BSA/AML Risk Assessments
June 2024
- Supreme Court Overturns Chevron and Weakens Federal Independent Agency Powers
- Understanding Payroll Tax Penalties and How to Avoid Them
- Timelines: 3 Ways Business Owners Should Look at Succession Planning
- New Overtime Rule Takes Effect – Challenges Take Place Across Country
- 7 Disaster Planning Tips for Businesses in 2024
- Prepare Your Payroll Records Before Your Next Benefit Plan Audit
- IRS Releases Annual “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams
- The R&D Tax Credit: Navigating Changes Impacting Your Business
- U.S. Taxpayers Living Abroad Have Until June 17 to File U.S. Returns
- It’s Almost Time for a Midyear Checkup on Your Company’s Financial Health
- 6 Cash-Flow Strategies for Construction Companies
- Doeren Mayhew Acquires Nearman, Maynard, Vallez, CPAs, P.A.; Becomes No. 1 U.S. Credit Union Auditing Firm
May 2024
- Storm-Impacted Taxpayers in Texas Receive Tax Relief Through Nov. 1
- 7 Common Payroll Risks for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
- The Tax Advantages of Including Debt in a C Corporation Capital Structure
- Handling the Automatic Authorization Document Extension
- 4 Cost-Cutting Areas to Help Your Business Boost Profits
- CFPB Extending Small Business Data Collection Compliance Deadline
- IRS Releases 2025 Contribution Limits for Health Savings Accounts
- CFPB’s Funding Mechanism is Deemed Constitutional
- Filed for a Large Tax Refund? IRS Warns to Make Sure It’s Legitimate
- IRS Extends Relief for Inherited IRAs
- Preparing for a Successful Employee Benefit Plan Audit in 2024 and Beyond
- ESG Audits: Navigating New Frontiers in Corporate Responsibility
- IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Energy Efficiency Rebates
- Reporting for Nonprofits: Understanding Your KPIs
- Restaurateurs: Reduce Your Tax Bill by Claiming the FICA Tip Credit
April 2024
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits: What You Need to Know and When You Need One
- VIEWpoints Issue 1 | 2024
- Taxpayers Beware: Telltale Signs of Fake IRS Notices
- CFPB Issues Supervisory Highlights on Mortgage Servicing “Junk Fees”
- A Brief Review of Transfer Pricing for International Businesses
- Have a Noncitizen Spouse? Consider a QDOT for Estate Planning
- 6 Benefits of an Employee Self-Service Portal
- Auditing WIP Today
- 2024 Regulatory Landscape and Hot Topics
- 5 Common Retirement Plan Myths Busted: A Guide for Employers
- Pillar Two of the Global Tax Deal Moving Forward, Despite Lack of U.S. Implementation
- What is Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Compensation Insurance?
- Use or Lose It – QBI Deduction Set to Expire in 2025
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit: How Your Hiring Efforts May Help You Qualify
- IRS Receipt-Stamped Tax Return – Unacceptable Method of Financial Verification
- Doeren Mayhew Recognized as a 2024 Best and Brightest Company to Work For®
- What Businesses Can Expect From a DOL Benefit Plan Audit
- Business Disaster Recovery Guide
March 2024
- Payroll Fraud Prevention: 8 Strategies to Protect Your Business
- Looking Ahead and Forward in 2024
- Navigating Leadership Continuity: The Role of Recruitment in C-Suite Succession Planning
- NCUA Releases Updated Simplified CECL Tool
- Staying in Compliance with Labor Law Posting Requirements
- President Biden’s Proposed Budget Highlights Tax Agenda
- Alabama Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional – What Next?
- IRS Announces Decrease in ESR Penalties for 2025
- Doeren Mayhew Ranked No. 53 on Accounting Today’s Top 100 CPA Firm List, Identified as Regional Leader
- Will the CFPB Be Targeting Home Lending Fees Next?
- International Tax Treaties: Why They’re Important to Taxpayers
- 7 Tax Planning Considerations Ahead of the Great TCJA Sunset
- New Worker Classification Rules to Impact Manufacturers
- CFPB Issues Final Rule on Credit Card Late Fees
- There’s Still Time to Lower Your 2023 Tax Bill
February 2024
- The Role of Automation in Modern Payroll Processing
- 7 Tell-Tale Signs Your ERC Claim Could be a Mistake
- Understanding IRS Form 941 – Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return
- Credit Card Late Fee Final Rule Coming Soon?
- There and Back Again: a TRID Story
- Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline
- Top Payroll Trends for 2024: Staying Ahead of the Curve
- Unclaimed Property: Don’t Leave Money on the Table
- Liquidity Overload: Why Having Too Much Cash May Be Bad for Business
- FFIEC Issues Statement on Managing the Appraisal Process to Avoid Bias and Discrimination
- Next Up in the Tax Queue: SALT Relief for Married U.S. Taxpayers
- 2024 Tax Rate Guide
- Understanding Collaborative Divorce
- Labor Burden Rate: Ensure Bids Account for This Critical Metric
- Foreign Tax Credit Relief – 2023 Notices
- 10 Tips for a Successful Conversion to Your Institution’s New Core System
- An Inside Look at the 2024 Bipartisan Tax Deal
January 2024
- 3 Components of Assessing Audit Risks
- Navigating Payroll Tax Changes in 2024: What Employers Should Know
- DOL Issues Final FLSA Worker Classification Rule
- CFPB Issues Proposed Rule on Non-Sufficient Funds Fees
- NCUA Issues 2024 Supervisory Priorities
- IRS Launches Voluntary Disclosure Program for Questionable Employee Retention Credit Claims
- CFPB Issues Much-Anticipated Proposed Rule on Overdrafts
- Taxpayers: Don’t Forget the New 2024 E-Filing Requirements
- IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2024
- FASB Issues New Segment Expense Disclosure Rules
- Doeren Mayhew Unveils New Brand Identity to Support Growth and Renewed Path Forward