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Washington Governor Signs Biennial Operating Budget and Transportation Funding Bills to Make Important Tax Changes to B&O, Sales and Use, Capital Gains, and Estate Taxation

May 22, 2025
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Washington Governor Signs Biennial Operating Budget and Transportation Funding Bills to Make Important Tax Changes to B&O, Sales and Use, Capital Gains, and Estate Taxation

May 22, 2025

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed tax bills to address a $16 billion budget shortfall, increasing B&O, capital gains, and estate tax rates, extending sales tax to more services, and taxing zero-emission vehicle credits. B&O tax changes effective January 1, 2027, include rate increases for manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing, with service tax rate changes effective October 1, 2025.

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6 Key Factors to Successful Strategic Planning

May 22, 2025
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6 Key Factors to Successful Strategic Planning

May 22, 2025

BDO clients seek strategic guidance for planning in areas like culture, recruitment, communication, crisis management, and leadership. A common request is aligning leaders and employees with strategy. Many have processes but lack follow-through, with 85% of leaders spending under an hour monthly on strategy discussions.

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8 Attributes of High-Performing Teams

May 21, 2025
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8 Attributes of High-Performing Teams

May 21, 2025

In this article, we share the top eight characteristics that high-performing teams embody, plus tips to improve team performance in your organization.

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BDO Bulletin: FASB Clarifies the Accounting for Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer

May 20, 2025
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BDO Bulletin: FASB Clarifies the Accounting for Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer

May 20, 2025

FASB issued ASU 2025-04 to address diversity in accounting for share-based payment awards to customers. It clarifies vesting conditions as performance conditions and applies ASC 718 for measurement. The ASU removes the policy election for forfeitures, requiring adjustments for transaction price based on vesting probability and forfeiture estimates.

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Enhancing Patient Satisfaction Through Authorization Transparency

May 20, 2025
Blog Post

Enhancing Patient Satisfaction Through Authorization Transparency

May 20, 2025

In this blog post, we explore the challenges inherent in the authorization process and how to overcome them so you can communicate more effectively with your most important stakeholder: your patients.

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The Role of Technology in Finance and Accounting: Bridging the Gap with Outsourcing

May 20, 2025
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The Role of Technology in Finance and Accounting: Bridging the Gap with Outsourcing

May 20, 2025

A holistic approach is essential for successfully integrating technology into finance and accounting functions. Experienced professionals who have a clear understanding of how to implement and use these tools efficiently can guide companies interested in adapting innovative technology. BDO meets clients where they are, customizing technology solutions to fit their circumstances.

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IRS Instructed to Phase Out Paper Refund Checks

May 20, 2025
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IRS Instructed to Phase Out Paper Refund Checks

May 20, 2025

President Trump signed an order to phase out paper check disbursements by September 30, 2025. The IRS will issue tax refunds via direct deposit to U.S. bank accounts, potentially impacting global mobility programs and cross-border employees. All federal payments will be processed electronically unless exceptions apply.

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Implications of Proposed Tax Bill for Tax-Exempt Organizations

May 19, 2025
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Implications of Proposed Tax Bill for Tax-Exempt Organizations

May 19, 2025

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a sweeping tax bill on May 14 with proposed changes that would significantly impact tax-exempt organizations.

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BDO’s Nonprofit Standard blog provides the nonprofit community with up-to-date information and forward-looking thought leadership on the industry’s critical issues.

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The Future of Federal Oversight in Higher Education: Potential Impact of the Proposed “Returning Education to Our States Act”

May 19, 2025
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The Future of Federal Oversight in Higher Education: Potential Impact of the Proposed “Returning Education to Our States Act”

May 19, 2025

Senate Bill 1402 proposes dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, radically altering federal roles in higher education. This article provides CFO's and other higher education C-suite leaders with a breakdown of the bill’s provisions and the potential impacts on their institutions.

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60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 217: Autonomous AI (Part 2): Implementing Agentic AI for Retail Success

May 19, 2025
Podcast

60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 217: Autonomous AI (Part 2): Implementing Agentic AI for Retail Success

May 19, 2025

Is your retail strategy ready for the AI revolution? Our latest episode, "Autonomous AI Part 2: Implementing Agentic AI for Retail Success," delves into the practical steps for adopting Agentic AI and transforming your business. Tune in now to learn how agentic AI is redefining retail success!

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Early Terminations of QTIP Trusts: The Cautionary Case of McDougall

May 16, 2025
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Early Terminations of QTIP Trusts: The Cautionary Case of McDougall

May 16, 2025

Since the enactment of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, P.L. 97-34, qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trusts have become an integral part of estate planning for many married couples, especially for spouses who were previously married and have children from a prior marriage.

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Lessons From the Year-End Close: Can Your Process Be Improved?

May 16, 2025
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Lessons From the Year-End Close: Can Your Process Be Improved?

May 16, 2025

A proactive tax department is key to a smooth year-end close. Companies face recurring issues but can ease them by considering resource constraints, evaluating automation and operating models, and collaborating with larger firms for support.

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Deadline Approaching: Establish an ESOP Retroactive to 2024 and Claim a 2024 Tax Deduction

May 15, 2025
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Deadline Approaching: Establish an ESOP Retroactive to 2024 and Claim a 2024 Tax Deduction

May 15, 2025

S and C corporations can implement an ESOP for the 2024 tax year by acting before fall deadlines, allowing tax deductions despite 2024 ending. Changes in tax law now offer flexibility to close transactions anytime, retaining tax benefits and employee incentives.

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Preparing for Coming Changes to Digital Certificates

May 14, 2025
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Preparing for Coming Changes to Digital Certificates

May 14, 2025

The article discusses the importance of digital certificates, which are essential for verifying identity and securing internet communications through public key infrastructure (PKI).

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Navigating the New Federal Landscape: Implications of President Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs

May 14, 2025
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Navigating the New Federal Landscape: Implications of President Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs

May 14, 2025

On April 23, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled, White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, that significantly reshapes federal engagement with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Tax Writers Approve Massive Tax Bill with Important Implications

May 14, 2025
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Tax Writers Approve Massive Tax Bill with Important Implications

May 14, 2025

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a sweeping tax bill early on May 14 that would make permanent most of the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while paying for several new tax cuts through an aggressive package of revenue raising tax increases.

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An Agile Framework for Navigating Economic Shifts

May 14, 2025
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An Agile Framework for Navigating Economic Shifts

May 14, 2025

BDO helps businesses manage uncertainty and offers support when challenges arise, turning obstacles into opportunities and reducing disruption.

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