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Have Qualified Small Business Stock? Consider Section 1202 as Part of Your Estate and Trust Planning
June 2, 2023For individuals seeking to minimize taxes while also transferring wealth to the next generation, the income tax benefits provided under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202 can match up well with estate planning efforts.
As Your Wealth Grows, Think Beyond Your Balance Sheet
June 1, 2023Acquiring wealth is the first step in building a family wealth enterprise, but only just the beginning. Having access to information that helps you manage the complexities of that wealth and avoid future costly mistakes is critical to long-term success.
Government Appeals Tax Court Decision on Leveraged Partnership Transactions, Anti-Abuse Rules
May 31, 2023DOJ files opening brief in appeal of Seventh Circuit of Tax Court's decision in Tribune Media Co. V. Commissioner on leveraged partnership transactions and anti-abuse rules.
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Higher Ed: Extend the HEERF III Deadline to Spend Down Funds
May 31, 2023Higher education institutions that received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III have the opportunity to extend the deadline for up to twelve months to spend down funds. Here are the requirements for requesting the no-cost extension by the June 20 deadline.
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IRS Doubles Down On Substantiation of Health and Dependent Care Expenses
May 31, 2023The IRS recently cautioned employers that the tax-free status of all benefits provided under their Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 125 cafeteria plan could be lost if employees are allowed to self-certify or use shortcut methods to substantiate reimbursable expenses.
Trust but Verify: Enabling Digital Trust Through Compliance
May 31, 2023Learn what types of reports companies should considered to establish and maintain digital trust in the marketplace.
BDO Talks ERISA Podcast - Episode 31: Q&A regarding SECURE 2.0
May 31, 2023In this episode, Joanne Szupka discusses the top questions regarding SECURE 2.0.
How to Set Effective ESG Goals and Targets
May 30, 2023Without careful planning at the initial goal and target-setting stage, it may be impossible for companies to unlock the potential for value creation. In BDO’s series on starting your ESG journey, we outline key considerations that can help your company set effective ESG goals.
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Starting Your ESG Journey: Pave the Way for a Sustainable, Resilient Future
May 30, 2023As you begin your ESG journey, the volume of decisions and activities may seem overwhelming. To help, BDO has created a five-step approach to develop a customized ESG strategy and program that delivers lasting impact.
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What To Know About Changes in the LDTI Implementation Journey
May 30, 2023If you are one of the many insurance organizations working to comply with changes to the accounting standard for Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI), then you know that the implementation of this new standard is complex.
Materiality Assessment: Identify the ESG Issues Most Critical to Your Company
May 30, 2023Conducting an ESG materiality assessment is an important step in ESG strategy and program development. In this article, we share insights to help you plan your ESG materiality assessment and effectively use the information it provides.
The Risk Outlook: Key Takeaways from RIMS RISKWORLD 2023
May 26, 2023This year’s RISKWORLD conference featured more than 10,000 attendees from 70-plus countries, 400 exhibitors, and 300 speakers. Focusing on the latest trends, BDO leaders were at the heart of it all, gathering key insights and driving conversations about risk and resilience.
Workforce Resilience: Preparing for the Unknown
May 25, 2023Read BDO’s full insight to learn how to reimagine your approach to talent management and develop an organizational resilience strategy.
Q2 2023 Building Products & Materials M&A Market Update from BDO Capital Advisors
May 25, 2023High interest rates, high home prices, and investor concern around a potential recession in the U.S. have driven an unremarkable first quarter of M&A activity for the BP&M industry. Read BDO Capital's Q2 2023 BP&M M&A Market Update for details on current industry trends.
BDO Comment Letter - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
May 25, 2023BDO supports the Board’s proposal to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures, but recommends certain clarifications.
Canada Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains
May 25, 2023On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed a bill (Bill S-211) focused on environmental, social and government (ESG) policy, entitled “An Act to Enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to Amend the Customs Tariff” (Act).
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