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Streamlining Business Processes Through ERP and CRM Integration

By Ashton Vigueras-LaRochelle Senior Integrations Consultant Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP As a consultant who has guided dozens of organizations through complex software integrations, there is often an initial uncertainty on which applications or business processes to address first. One of the first integrations that I often bring up is connecting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) […]

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IRS Tightens Oversight on Alternative Fuel Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Tax Credit serves as an important federal tax benefit in the United States, reducing the tax burden for businesses and individuals who use fuel for specific qualifying activities. These activities include off-highway business operations, agricultural work and aviation purposes. To strengthen oversight of this program, the Internal Revenue Service has implemented new

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Top 5 Findings in a Royalty Audit

By Kevin F. Howley, CPAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP As a forensic accountant specializing in royalty audits for over two decades, I’ve encountered numerous instances where licensees or franchisees fall short of their contractual obligations. While each audit presents unique challenges, certain issues consistently emerge across industries and agreement types. Understanding these common findings can

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IRS Updates R&D Tax Credit Form

IRS Updates R&D Tax Credit Form

Significant changes are coming to how businesses report their Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. The Internal Revenue Service has recently released draft revisions to Form 6765, marking the most substantial revision in the form’s history. Here’s what business owners and financial managers need to understand about these changes. New Reporting Requirements for 2024 For

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Massachusetts Raises Financial Reporting Thresholds for Nonprofits

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has recently implemented significant changes to its financial reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations, marking an important shift that affects hundreds of organizations across the state. These changes reflect a more nuanced approach to financial oversight that better aligns with today’s economic realities. Under previous regulations, nonprofits with annual gross support and

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5 Ways for Your Nonprofit to Weather Economic Uncertainty

No one can predict with certainty where the U.S. economy will be at the end of 2024 or in 2025. The presidential election, interest rates, inflation, overseas conflicts and the recent stock market performance all could influence the macroeconomic direction. So it’s prudent for nonprofit leaders to hope for the best but also plan for

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Sun or Storm? Forecasting Your Nonprofit’s Financial Future

Have you seen the forecast? No, not the weather forecast — but your not-for-profit’s financial forecast. Financial forecasting is critical to any organization’s good health, but it can be more difficult for nonprofits than for businesses. After all, you usually can’t predict how many donors you’ll have in the future, how much they’ll contribute or

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Senate Fails to Pass Tax Relief Bill, Leaving Significant Tax Code Changes Unrealized

Despite months of negotiations and debate, the U.S. Senate failed to pass HR 7024, titled the “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.” The bill’s failure means that several proposed changes to the U.S. tax code will not be implemented, affecting both individuals and businesses. This outcome particularly impacts rules on research

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The Potential Ripple Effects of Connelly v. United States on Business Succession Planning

By Bryan E. Pearce & Kelly A. Berardi, JD, LL.M.Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Companies whose business succession planning includes the use of life insurance policies to fund a buy/sell agreement may have to go back to the drawing board. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States has significant implications for

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Defeat of H.R. 7024 Threatens Restoration of Taxable Income Adjustment

The potential consequences of the Senate failing to pass H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, are numerous, as this crucial legislation addresses several important tax issues. One of the most significant for businesses is the proposed addback of depreciation, amortization, and depletion when determining adjusted taxable income under

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