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New Trump Administration Proposed Tariffs and Tax Changes: Impact on Tech Industry
Tariffs, Taxes and Tech Industry: What the New Trump Administration Means for Global Operations
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert's Technology podcast, International Tax Leader Brian Dill and Technology Industry Leader Michael Valerio discuss the potential impacts of the new U.S. administration's policies on tech companies with global operations.
Listen to learn more about:
- How tariffs will affect the technology industry and why leaders should pay careful attention to Pillar One of the OECD’s two-pillar tax model.
- The potential U.S. response to digital services taxes.
- International political dynamics and the broader implications for the U.S.
- Anticipated M&A activity in the tech sector due to deregulation.
Related Insights:
- Article: Exploring 'America First': The Impact of Tariffs and OECD Pillars - www.cbh.com/insights/articles/impact-of-tariffs-and-oecd-pillars-america-first-policy-review/
- Podcast: Balancing Intellectual Property and Research Investments Across Borders - www.cbh.com/insights/podcasts/balancing-ip-agreements-and-rd-investments-across-borders/
- Webinar Recording: 2024 Election Outcomes and Tax Policy: Strategic Insights - www.cbh.com/insights/webinar-recordings/federal-tax-policy-changes-after-the-2024-election-recording/
Questions? Contact Us: www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert's International Tax Services - www.cbh.com/services/tax/international-tax/
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert's Technology Industry Services - www.cbh.com/industries/technology/
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Government Contractor Tax Credits & Incentives Guide
มุมมอง 4514 วันที่ผ่านมา
-Unlock Hidden Tax Savings: Tax Credits and Incentives for Government Contractors Watch this webinar from Cherry Bekaert and Deltek focused on the tax credits and incentives available to government contractors. Learn valuable insights into the benefits and effective utilization of various tax credits and incentives, specifically for contractors investing in R&D, renewable energy projects, real ...
Grants Management Update: COFFA & 2 CFR 200 Compliance
มุมมอง 4914 วันที่ผ่านมา
Grants Management Hybrid Symposium: COFFA, 2 CFR 200, and the Academy’s Uniform Guidance Field Guide This symposium focused on the work of the Council on Federal Financial Assistance (COFFA), the changes to 2 CFR 200, and the Uniform Guidance Field Guide the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) developed to support SLTT governments in financing integrated data systems and evaluation...
Federal Tax Policy Changes After the 2024 Election
มุมมอง 10321 วันที่ผ่านมา
2024 Election Outcomes and Tax Policy: Strategic Insights The 2024 election cycle has ushered in a new era of potential changes in federal tax policies that could significantly impact businesses and individuals alike. In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, taxpayers should stay informed and prepared for federal tax legislation developments. Watch for an in-depth webinar where our seasoned pr...
Forward Pricing Rates: Key Benefits Explained
มุมมอง 2421 วันที่ผ่านมา
Leveraging the Benefits of Forward Pricing Rates In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jeff Annessa, a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice, is joined by Jade Casey, a director in the Firm’s Government Contracting Services group. Jeff spent more than 13 years working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and brings valuable expe...
Tax Credits & Incentives: 2024 Review and Strategic Planning for 2025
มุมมอง 8421 วันที่ผ่านมา
Watch for an insightful webinar where we delve into the critical changes that have emerged in 2024 and what these mean for businesses and individuals looking to optimize their tax strategies. Our Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory (TCIA) speakers guide you through the latest tax credits and incentive development, breaking down complex legislative updates and highlighting key adjustments that cou...
2024 Tax Update for Nonprofits
มุมมอง 5228 วันที่ผ่านมา
2024 Tax Update This course covers the changes to IRS Form 990 for the upcoming tax year, current IRS compliance priorities and examination programs that impact not-for-profit organizations, and highlights from the IRS strategic plan related to the tax-exempt sector. Learning Objectives: - Understand changes to the IRS Form 990 and related schedules for the upcoming tax year and how they impact...
American Rescue Plan Act: Compliance Insights
มุมมอง 4828 วันที่ผ่านมา
American Rescue Plan Act: The Last Minute Effort The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. ARPA is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package. The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) is a significant component of the ARPA. The SLFRF allocates $350 billion to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. The purpose of...
Grants Compliance Tips During Staffing Transitions
มุมมอง 29หลายเดือนก่อน
Staff Transitioning: How To Stay Compliant During Change In the field of grants management, staffing transitions often lead to a high-risk environment for compliance violations, operations disruption, and heightened stress levels in organizations already stretched thin. Nevertheless, as explored in this podcast, these transitions and the accompanying challenges are common issues many organizati...
Effective Deltek Costpoint Tips for Businesses
มุมมอง 29หลายเดือนก่อน
How to Get the Most Out of Deltek Costpoint In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, Romain Robveille, Advisory Services Director, is joined by Justin Pell, Senior Manager, for an overview of the Deltek Costpoint software and how to get the most out of this system. Tune in to learn more about: - Effective uses of Deltek Costpoint for businesses - Issues with current C...
Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act: A Government Contractors' Guide
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Understanding the Truthful Pricing Data Act In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Brendan Halloran, a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jeff Annessa, a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice. Bringing extensive knowledge and experience in the government contracting space, Brendan and Jeff ...
Unanet Key Features and Benefits Overview
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Overview of Unanet In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host and Advisory Services Manager Shaydah Naraghi is joined by Advisory Services Senior Manager Christine DeYuliis to discuss how Unanet could help guide your business forward. Tune in to learn more about: - How Unanet got its name - How long it typically takes employees to adopt time and expense functionali...
Important 2024 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses
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2024 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Businesses As your business closes out 2024 and prepares for the upcoming year, it's vital to focus on tax-saving strategies that can help maximize savings. The Cherry Bekaert Tax team is ready to guide you through a comprehensive exploration of both time-tested and forward-thinking planning concepts, designed to capitalize on current tax law and consid...
Important 2024 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
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As we move towards the finish line of 2024, Cherry Bekaert’s Tax team invites you to stay ahead of the game with our tax-saving strategies and professional guidance. Our team will provide insightful analysis of the latest IRS guidance and critical court decisions that directly affect year-end tax planning. Watch to take advantage of last-minute tax-saving opportunities and gain the knowledge ne...
ERP System Selection & Implementation: Key Factors to Consider
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An Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) system functions as the backbone of an organization’s business practices and integrates and automates many internal processes and information systems across an organization. ERP projects can be costly, complex, and risky, but they can also deliver significant value and competitive advantage to your organization. Selecting the right ERP solution and effecti...
Government Contracting: Subcontractor Administration Tips
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Government Contracting: Subcontractor Administration Tips
Key AI Technologies Shaping Modern Accounting
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Key AI Technologies Shaping Modern Accounting
Comprehensive Overview of HITRUST CSF and Certification
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Comprehensive Overview of HITRUST CSF and Certification
Government Contractor Financial Planning Tips for 2025
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Government Contractor Financial Planning Tips for 2025
Disaster Losses & Casualty Gains for 2024 Taxes: IRS Guidelines
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Disaster Losses & Casualty Gains for 2024 Taxes: IRS Guidelines
HITRUST CSF Framework: Understanding the Basics
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HITRUST CSF Framework: Understanding the Basics
Economic Update: Equity, Rates, Debt, M&A Market Insights
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Economic Update: Equity, Rates, Debt, M&A Market Insights
Simplify Sales Tax Compliance with Automation Technology
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Simplify Sales Tax Compliance with Automation Technology
Employee Retention Credit (ERC): New IRS Updates & Guidance
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Employee Retention Credit (ERC): New IRS Updates & Guidance
Control Rising Insurance Costs with Strategic Innovation
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Control Rising Insurance Costs with Strategic Innovation
Unlocking Synergies with Accounting Systems
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Unlocking Synergies with Accounting Systems
How to Plan an Effective Exit in Opportunity Zone Investing
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How to Plan an Effective Exit in Opportunity Zone Investing
Financial Executive Forum - VA Ethics
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Financial Executive Forum - VA Ethics
Latest DCAA Updates and Tips for Growing Government Contractors
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Latest DCAA Updates and Tips for Growing Government Contractors
Recognizing the Value in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Recognizing the Value in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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  • @BarbaraHarris-v5d
    @BarbaraHarris-v5d 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the breakdown! Could you help me with something unrelated: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (wonder obey dial dash soon tank spike scout region undo zero such). How can I transfer them to Binance?

  • @paulunderwood5461
    @paulunderwood5461 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Werffel is history soon, so hopefully that will break the logjam.

  • @coycooper8985
    @coycooper8985 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please note there is no incentive for the AE or contractor for non profits or govt if the 179 consultant is going to influence the entity to request discounted work. If you’re going to do that in your communication with the entity, this program is dead in the water for an AE or contractor to participate in or subject themself too. The political capitol that is gained by the entity is to publicly proclaim its committed commitment to green building and the utility cost savings which are demonstrated by your studies.

  • @marcbrooks77
    @marcbrooks77 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We filed through our peo in march 2023. We keep getting the same canned email saying they are working on it. Anything that can be done to get this moving along?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @debraannmartinez7157
    @debraannmartinez7157 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I received 4 of my check still waiting for the other two. When do I amend the paperwork and pay the taxes?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

    • @AnnieStokes-px3uj
      @AnnieStokes-px3uj 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      When did you file your claims?

  • @anthonysherman9113
    @anthonysherman9113 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good Video very informative! Tony Sherman,MBA

  • @GeorgeLopez-x3r
    @GeorgeLopez-x3r หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this amazing video! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @craigandresen1480
    @craigandresen1480 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm losing hope that I will ever recieve my funds.

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @meanydeany9200
    @meanydeany9200 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oops I didn’t edit that first part out 😁

  • @brandonsanders2278
    @brandonsanders2278 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I filed in June last year. I received notice that I should receive a refund in 4-6 weeks .check has not came .I called they said to call back In 30days

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @KELLENKASH
    @KELLENKASH 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sometimes you dont know you need this till its necesito.

  • @fayestange8782
    @fayestange8782 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We filed for our claim in July 2023 we have not received anything yet.. I filed through a PEO

    • @JLAP72
      @JLAP72 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we have been waiting since April of 2022. The PEO through ours is horrible.

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @user-js7oc8vq8t
    @user-js7oc8vq8t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have they started issuing out checks

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @nisarrazvi7929
    @nisarrazvi7929 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our company filed in November 2023. Whenever we called IRS, they say the same things IRS received your claim, and IRS is working on it. We have not received any single letter from IRS with any information.I call IRS once every month, and i get the same response.As per IRS, they are waiting to assign it to someone

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @sheilarhodesforever
    @sheilarhodesforever 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work, ladies! 👩🏻‍💻 This was a helpful video for me.

  • @DeniceSuffern
    @DeniceSuffern 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this amazing video! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @Adrian_Lillard
    @Adrian_Lillard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge 🙏 blessing to yall

  • @r111k
    @r111k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can’t find authority for the statement on Virginia updates slide supporting the claim that nonresident owners are relieved of an income tax filing requirement if they have no other Virginia state income. Is this a correct statement?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @mateopucu
    @mateopucu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @MISTYEYED.
    @MISTYEYED. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @anthonybarnhart4910
    @anthonybarnhart4910 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Howdy. Noticed that in the description you mentioned L1 and L2 assessments will become mandatory once final 32 CFR gets logged into the Fed Registry. There’ll actually only be a very small percentage (single digit) of impacted contracts that’ll be self-assessed at L2. The lion’s share will be C3PAO-led, in order to ensure consistency and reliability in the results. There’ve been far too many self-assessments that turned out to be complete bunk, leading to adversaries pilfering unclass specs from unprotected subcontractor systems - while those same subcontractors claimed scores above 88 in SPRS.

  • @superwomanette
    @superwomanette 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm interested in the link and this pdf

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @texas-starphysicaltherapy5469
    @texas-starphysicaltherapy5469 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Educational and Church

  • @debraannmartinez7157
    @debraannmartinez7157 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should daycares not get it because their revenue went up? I am waiting for my refund for 2021 and 2022 or something like that. So you are saying I shouldn't get it?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @rorkgoose1774
    @rorkgoose1774 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Government must always be viewed with considerable mistrust.

  • @LoftisforTreasurer
    @LoftisforTreasurer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always, I thank Cherry Bekaert for these videos.

  • @LoftisforTreasurer
    @LoftisforTreasurer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the presentation.

  • @cyberpunkalphamale
    @cyberpunkalphamale 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciated

  • @Laddie999
    @Laddie999 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And thank you so much for sharing this and putting CECL in plain English ❤

  • @Laddie999
    @Laddie999 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I have a question about the recovery? The previous slide said that recoveries are a Dr. Cash Cr. Income but on the rollfoward, how does the "write offs, net of recoveries work? JE for Writes offs is Dr. ACL Cr. Loan receivable. I've been struggling with recoveries under CECL. I'm reading in the ASC example that recovery payments are direct recorded to Allowance for Credit?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @xincijiang2413
    @xincijiang2413 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to calculate 2020's interest $9,963?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @SANDJPOVS
    @SANDJPOVS 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We did the program but have NO IDEA how to submit the payments through EFTPS - they show absolutely no way to make the payments, and we spent 6 hours on the phone with them and the IRS. Has anyone been sucessfully able to make payments and if so, do you know how?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @Bbking4988
    @Bbking4988 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    32:03 $25k for new software, what if thr peoject is complete but only spend $20k. Dose the NFO needs to return the $5k?

    • @CherryBekaertCB
      @CherryBekaertCB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your inquiry. Please send us your contact information by filling out the form below and we will have the appropriate professional contact you directly. www.cbh.com/contact/connect-me-with-a-professional/

  • @lancewallach1089
    @lancewallach1089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FORBESMONEYTAXES Employee Retention Credit Schemes Are Symptoms Of A Dysfunctional Tax System Peter J Reilly Jun 1, 2023,03:02pm EDT Lance Wallach

  • @daddyyanky7310
    @daddyyanky7310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @giadamico7813
    @giadamico7813 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly helpful and concise. Ty!

  • @videovaultrelease
    @videovaultrelease 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing stuff here!

  • @pearlcurtis1475
    @pearlcurtis1475 ปีที่แล้ว

    😬 'Promo sm'

  • @MattNewell-v7k
    @MattNewell-v7k ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thanks for sharing!

  • @Sayanmajumder794
    @Sayanmajumder794 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you give us all the chapters of cpa,cfa,economics, quantitative math. Chapter wise study and real life works then we definitely follow your channel and support you a properly way..... Well choices are your.

  • @Superhero-p8b
    @Superhero-p8b ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @vivekagrawal1503
    @vivekagrawal1503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content guys. Please put these webinars more often... Andrew was superb in articulating the things ❤

  • @jamesjiang7819
    @jamesjiang7819 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear explanations of the key concepts and the framework. Thank you.

  • @randommemories19
    @randommemories19 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, guys! Very informative webinar!

  • @dosmasdos9542
    @dosmasdos9542 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those two examples he used for supply chain disruption won’t hold in court . Lol

  • @flyingjeff1984
    @flyingjeff1984 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks GASB. Thousands upon thousands of small government entities are now entrapped in this madness. I remember when GASB was born. We now know it is the spawn of satan.

  • @theeverythingelectronicsst3897
    @theeverythingelectronicsst3897 ปีที่แล้ว

    She doesn't articulate herself very well, he's not very believeable either, the whole interview comes across as completely staged

  • @annohalloran6020
    @annohalloran6020 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️

  • @lancewallach1089
    @lancewallach1089 ปีที่แล้ว

    After meeting with the IRS comish and some IRS Dept. heads I learned some interesting information about upcoming audits. The Employee Retention Credit is a priority enforcement topic for the IRS. Like other priority enforcement topics, such as micro-captives and conservation easements, the IRS issued a stern warning “to be wary of third parties who are advising employers to claim” the ERC “when they may not qualify.” It is more important than ever for employers to revisit their ERC positions. I have received hundreds of calls from taxpayers and accountants about audits. Do something now: Do not wait.