Insights & Resources

Insights

Driven by personal passions, Abdo professionals dive deep into their individual areas of expertise and distill their knowledge to keep you fully informed.

Streamlining onboarding compliance: Introducing the revised Form I-9

On August 1, 2023, The USCIS announced the publication of the revised Form I-9 which aims at enhancing user-friendliness and compliance efficiency.

Has your nonprofit had a change of location or identity?

To avoid IRS consequences and keep your tax-exempt status, it’s important for nonprofits to file Form 8822-B when changing location or identity.

3 Big inventory issues for construction companies

Construction businesses can save time and avoid hassle by maintaining an inventory of critical materials and supplies. But managing that inventory for tax purposes can be challenging.

Abdo Accelerate: Investing in people and our future

Now in its eleventh year, Abdo Accelerate has evolved into a summer-long experience that officially kicked off in early May.

That email or text from the IRS: It’s a scam!

The IRS will never contact you by email, text or social media channels about a tax bill or refund. Most IRS contacts are first made through regular mail. Be on guard for any suspicious messages as IRS scams are on the rise.

In financial planning, forecasts and projections aren’t the same

No business owner has a fully functional crystal ball. But a carefully created forecast or projection can help you better prepare for the future.

Employers Need to Reevaluate Drug Testing Policies in Light of Minnesota Marijuana Legalization

The legalization of marijuana in Minnesota has created new challenges for employers, who must now grapple with how to enforce drug-free workplace policies in a state where marijuana is legal of August 1, 2023

Turning receivables into cash

Collecting payment from customers takes time and patience. To bridge the cash gap, consider some creative strategies to monetize outstanding receivables.

Hiring family members can offer tax advantages (but be careful)

Business owners: If you’re thinking about hiring your child or spouse this summer (or already have), you could be in line for some tax savings. But you’ll need to be aware of the IRS rules and follow them carefully – we can help.

Are you married and not earning compensation? You may be able to put money in an IRA

If you’re married and don’t earn compensation, you may think you can’t contribute to a retirement plan. But you may be eligible for a spousal IRA. Here are the rules for 2023.

FASB votes to exempt private companies from disaggregation of income statement project

Private companies will be exempt from a coming FASB proposal on disaggregating income statement expenses, but including comprehensive expense disclosures may be a good idea regardless of whether your business is private or public.

Strategic tax planning Q&As for construction businesses

Maximize your tax savings by engaging in year-round strategic tax planning for your construction business. Here are six important questions to consider.