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Is your organization ready for this GASB update?
GASB Statement No. 101 will change how governments account for paid leave benefits—and will be effective for audits with fiscal years ending on December 31, 2024.
7 best practices for handling donor contributions by mail
If your nonprofit organization receives checks in the mail from donors, it’s important (for many reasons!) to have the proper internal controls in place.
How to harness the power of your organization’s data
Thinking about your organization’s data can easily lead to overwhelm. But paying attention to it—and the trends it shows—is critical to keeping your local government running smoothly.
Resources & Tools
We’ve consolidated links to go-to sources of truth, as well as helpful instructional videos. See more
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Resources
Beginning January 1, 2024 many organizations will be required to comply with the new Federal reporting requirement for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). We have resources available to help you understand the requirement and maintain compliance.
Ensure your team is ready for ARPA reporting
In April, the US Treasury will open the portal for reporting on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures – ensure your team is getting ahead of the reporting process.
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act (ESSL) Takes Effect January 1, 2024
The Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act (ESSL) will go into effect on January 1, 2024 and effects every employer in the state, regardless of the number of employees they have.
Tax Highlighter Blog
As leading tax experts, the team at Abdo wants to ensure you stay up to date on ever-changing tax laws, regulations, and news. Check back daily for our Tax Highlighter blog posts. See more
Minnesota House submits proposal for tax increases
With the current legislative session ending in May, the Minnesota House released a tax proposal that includes the creation of two tax increases that would impact high-income residents and corporations.
NFTs may be treated as collectibles for tax purposes
Do you own nonfungible tokens (NFTs)? If so, you need to know that the IRS intends to treat certain NFTs as collectibles for tax purposes.
2023 Foreign housing cost exclusions released
The IRS has issued the 2023 foreign housing cost exclusions, allowing citizens living abroad to elect to exclude the foreign earned income and housing cost amount from gross income (with limitations).
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Unlocking federal funding: A deep dive into the IRA tax credits for governments
Revisit our exploration of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its significant implications for government entities.
Navigating new GASB standards
Revisit our review of recent GASB standards with an in-depth exploration of GASB 101, the latest standard impacting the accounting and financial reporting of compensated absences.
Navigating hot topics and emerging trends in government HR
Discussing the most pressing issues and trends in public sector HR and focusing on your biggest questions.
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Covid-19 Resources
The unforeseen effects of the pandemic have impacted how every organization operates. We’ve gathered recommended resources for keeping up with the ever-evolving situation.