The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about a fairly sophisticated new phishing scam. Phishing, a technique where a malefactor impersonates someone (in this case the IRS,) in an effort to steal sensitive information such as user names, passwords and account numbers.
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Each week, we receive calls and inquiries about a worker classification and the considerations whether that person should be considered an employee or an independent contractor. The Zinner staff of CPAs and management consultants meets often with clients to ensure their workforce is properly classified.
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Zinner & Co. client, The Cleveland Leadership Center, is currently accepting applications
from individuals with ideas to improve Northeast Ohio to pitch at their annual Accelerate competition. In addition to the seed funding each finalist wins, the competition connects those with the ideas to key individuals who can help make their vision a reality.
Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) there has been some confusion about whether business meals would continue to be deductible as a business-related expense. The law, as worded, created some ambiguity about whether the TCJA would change how business meals would be treated.
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One of the first things we ask for when we obtain a new trust client is “Can you provide us with a copy of the trust agreement?”
You’d be surprised that, sometimes, the answer is, “I’m not sure where it is and I’ll have to find it and send it over later,” or, “It was created by Mom or Dad’s estate and I don’t have a copy,” and worst yet, “I’ve lost it and don’t have another copy”.
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New Study Shows Millennials / Gen Z are Still Interested in Accounting Careers
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Posted by Robin Baum, CPA
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Posted by Colleen Kaminsky, ATS Senior
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One nearly universal element of the American Dream is the desire for your children to have more and do better than you. Many parents consider the legacy they will leave for their children as a part of their financial goal. One move you may be considering is giving...
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that, according to the Wall Street Jurnal, exposed vital personal identification data — including names, addresses, birth dates, and Social...
Q: What Does ‘Like-Kind’ Mean in a 1031 Exchange? A: As you are probably aware, a 1031 Exchange refers to a provision in the U.S. tax code, which allows real estate investors to sell or dispose of a piece of real property and purchase another piece of “like-kind”...
For over 7 years, Zinner & Co. has committed to support the mission of client, Michelle’s Wish Foundation. As part of its quarterly commitment to support the local community through charitable giving, Zinner & Co. employees will be donating cash and...
For over 6 years, Zinner & Co. has committed its support to the mission of one of our clients, Michelle’s Wish Foundation. As part of its quarterly commitment to support the local community through charitable giving, Zinner & Co. employees will be...
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