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Catch-Up Contributions: A Strategic Move for Secure Retirement

Catch-Up Contributions: A Strategic Move for Secure Retirement

For those aged 50 and older, catch-up contributions offer a valuable opportunity to enhance retirement savings. This article explores how making additional contributions to IRAs and company plans can significantly bolster your financial future. With legislative changes on the horizon, understanding these contributions is more important than ever. Learn how you can maximize your retirement savings and ensure financial security in your golden years.
Calculation or Conclusion? Choosing the Right Business Valuation Method

Calculation or Conclusion? Choosing the Right Business Valuation Method

Deciding between a calculation of value and a conclusion of value is crucial for accurate business valuation. While conclusions of value offer comprehensive and reliable estimates through detailed analysis, calculations of value provide quicker, cost-effective solutions with limited scope. This article delves into the differences between these methods, helping you choose the right approach for your specific needs, whether for negotiations, tax planning, or litigation.
New DOL Rule Expands Overtime Pay to Millions

New DOL Rule Expands Overtime Pay to Millions

A new final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will expand the number of workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act, effective July 1, 2024. This rule increases the salary threshold for exempt employees and is expected to impact millions. Employers should take steps to comply, including reassessing employee classifications and adjusting salary structures.
Bankruptcy Debt Limits Set to Drop: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Bankruptcy Debt Limits Set to Drop: What Small Businesses Need to Know

With market uncertainties and the expiration of temporary bankruptcy debt limit increases looming in June 2024, small businesses must act quickly. This article explains the differences between Subchapter V and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, the impact of recent legislation, and the potential extension of higher limits. Learn how these changes could affect your business and why consulting financial and legal advisors now is crucial.
Major Shift: FTC Prohibits Most Noncompete Clauses in Employment Contracts

Major Shift: FTC Prohibits Most Noncompete Clauses in Employment Contracts

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a groundbreaking final rule that bans most noncompete agreements, set to take effect in September 2024. This change aims to enhance competition, spur innovation, and provide more opportunities for American workers. While legal challenges from business groups are underway, the FTC believes the rule will lead to significant economic benefits, including job creation and increased worker earnings. Employers must explore alternative methods, such as trade secret laws and nondisclosure agreements, to protect their business interests. Learn more about the implications of this rule and how it might affect your business and career.
Vasquez + Company Featured Service Brochures

Vasquez + Company Featured Service Brochures

Explore Vasquez + Company LLP's comprehensive services brochures that include services tailored to address your specific needs.
Embezzlement Risks: What Every Business Needs to Know

Embezzlement Risks: What Every Business Needs to Know

Embezzlement is a common threat affecting companies of all sizes. This article explores the prevalence of embezzlement, common methods used by embezzlers, warning signs to watch for, and preventive measures businesses can take. Stay vigilant and implement strong internal controls to safeguard your assets and maintain financial integrity. Read the full article for detailed strategies.
Accounting Today recognizes Vasquez + Company as a West Coast Leader and one of the Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S.

Accounting Today recognizes Vasquez + Company as a West Coast Leader and one of the Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S.

Vasquez + Company LLP (Vasquez) has been recognized as Accounting Today's 2024 West Coast Regional Leader and one of the Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S. This accolade highlights Vasquez’s exceptional growth and performance in the accounting and consulting industry. The firm’s strategic initiatives focus on enhancing service offerings, leveraging emerging technologies, and expanding marketing efforts. With over 50 years of experience, Vasquez is the largest minority-controlled accounting firm in the United States. For more information, visit www.vasquez.cpa.
Vasquez + Company Featured Service Brochures

Vasquez + Company Featured Service Brochures

Explore Vasquez + Company LLP's comprehensive services brochures that include services tailored to address your specific needs.
Vasquez + Company LLP – 2023 RSM Leaders Conference

Vasquez + Company LLP – 2023 RSM Leaders Conference

Know about Vasquez + Company LLP and Vasquez Advantage Center. Discover what makes us the right partner for you. At Vasquez, we combine our bench strength across distinct disciplines to guide your organization’s process to the next level and help you address a variety of complexities regardless of size, sector, or location.
Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Learn about Vasquez Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) services and how we bring value to our clients. We enable nonprofit organizations to scale finance and accounting resources as needed instead of hiring, training, and paying salaries and benefits of full-time employees.
Health savings account benefits for employees and employers

Health savings account benefits for employees and employers

Employee interest in health savings accounts (HSAs) has increased so employers should understand the benefits of offering them to employees.
Double Your Tax Savings with Home Sale Gain Exclusion Plus Like-Kind Exchange

Double Your Tax Savings with Home Sale Gain Exclusion Plus Like-Kind Exchange

Selling a highly appreciated principal residence could trigger a large gain. While some of the gain may be sheltered with the home sale gain exclusion, the rest could result in a sizable income tax bill. To avoid this negative tax outcome, you could convert the home into a rental property and eventually execute a tax-deferred Section 1031 like-kind exchange. Here's how this double play strategy works
Independent Contractor or Employee? The Distinction Matters

Independent Contractor or Employee? The Distinction Matters

Sometimes, the IRS and employers clash over the classification of workers as independent contractors or employees. That's because if workers are employees, their employers have multiple responsibilities, including to withhold taxes and provide benefits. But classifying workers can be tough — and mistakes can be costly.
The Audit is Over. Now What?

The Audit is Over. Now What?

Whew! That's probably your reaction when outside experts announce that their audit of your not-for-profit is complete. But even if auditors have left your premises and returned the documents they've reviewed, the work isn't really over. Not only do your executive director and board need to review the audit report, but it may be necessary to address auditor concerns by making changes to your organization.
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