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Tax Provisions No Longer Available in 2014

February 14, 2014 by Andy Graf
Copeland Buhl
Every year a number of “temporary” tax breaks, credits and deductions expire on December 31st. Lawmakers usually plan on extending them, but they don’t always do so before year-end. At the end of 2013, Congress let 57 so-called tax extenders or tax breaks expire. In theory, Congress could extend these retroactively to...
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Backup Is Still Important

February 14, 2014 by Brent Goedel
Copeland Buhl
Having a plan to back up data is critcally important. This article, from CPA Practice Advisor has information about data backup that can help you learn more. To learn more about our data back up planning and protection IT services, reach out to our team of technology consultants at Beyond...
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Year-End Tax Planning for 2013

December 16, 2013 by Beverly Schleper
Copeland Buhl
As the year draws to a close, many of you will find yourself getting your 2013 tax and financial “ducks in a row.” The following checklist may help you save tax dollars if you act before year-end. Not all actions will apply in your situation, but you may benefit from...
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Service Organization Control (SOC) Reports

September 17, 2013 by Staff
Copeland Buhl
Service Organization Control (SOC) audits provide reports on internal control processes and procedures. They are used to verify that service organizations can safeguard information that will be exchanged during normal business transactions.  Small-to-medium-sized businesses that work with large enterprise or government units are increasingly being asked to provide SOC reports...
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