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About The Work Opportunity Tax Credit

With a new year beginning, companies can obtain “hirer” credits to reduce their tax liabilities. One credit that employers should be aware of is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which has been extended to December 31, 2019, with the passing of the PATH Act in 2015. This informational bulletin details the amounts of the credit, […]

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2016 Tax Savings Opportunities to Explore for Manufacturers

According to Blue & Co. and LEA’s 2017 National Manufacturing Outlook and Insights survey, 44% of small manufacturers (those with fewer than 100 employees) and 19% of large manufacturers expect revenue growth of more than 10% in 2017. Another 50% of small manufacturers and 30% of large manufacturers expect revenue growth in the 3% – […]

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Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture

Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is a process that can help you target your goals by […]

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New Kentucky Leadership Passes Right To Work Law

The new Kentucky leadership has acted quickly since the November election, passing a right-to-work bill that will significantly change the business climate in the Bluegrass State. So, what does this mean and how will it affect your business or site location decision? Find out these answers and more by reading our exploration of Kentucky’s legislative […]

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The #1 Issue Facing Construction Companies in 2017

An update to this article was published in 2019. Read it here.  When we talk to construction company clients and ask them how it’s going, many of them say, “we are busy, but we can’t find the people we need to keep up with the work.” Their employees are nearing retirement, and finding younger workers […]

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Simple Strategies for Reducing Supply Chain Costs

A recent study shows the average manufacturer spends nearly 6% more as a percentage of sales than the Best in Class manufacturer in the same industry. What are you doing to be Best in Class? In a 2015 study by News for Electronic Purchasing and the Supply Chain, respondents said the following measures have been […]

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2016 Post Election Tax Update

Any change in Presidential Administration brings the possibility, indeed the likelihood, of tax law changes and the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States is no exception. During the campaign, President-elect Trump outlined a number of tax proposals for individuals and businesses. This letter highlights some of the President-elect’s tax […]

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Sec. 179 Expensing Provides Many Businesses Tax Savings on 2017 Returns

Sec. 179 Expensing Provides Many Businesses Tax Savings On 2017 Returns

If you purchased qualifying property by December 31, 2017, you may be able to take advantage of Section 179 expensing on your 2017 tax return. You’ll also want to keep this tax break in mind in your property purchase planning, because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law this past December, significantly […]

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Gaming Requirements Exempt Organizations

By Annmarie Novotney Exempt organizations often have a focus on events or fundraisers from which to generate additional funds to promote their missions. Frequently, games of chance like bingo, pull tabs, raffles, card games and lotteries are used as part of these events. Although it can be argued that these activities are a means to […]

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The Future Of Coding Clinical Validation Reported Diagnoses

Lynette Thom, BS, RHIT, CCS, CDIP AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer U.S. hospital revenue cycles have been undergoing radical changes since the advent of the prospective payment system (PPS). In response to this radical change to the way they earned revenue, hospitals fought for changes to the PPS to prove to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

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Wire Transfer Fraud, It Could Happen To You Or Your Bank

Wire Transfer Fraud is one of the most creative avenues for robbing your bank. It is faceless, quick, and damaging to the bank’s reputation. The act itself will not harm your staff with a standoff, but it can blemish your customer’s trust. Criminals find it very easy to tap into these sources. They skillfully plan […]

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Cyber Security for Not-For-Profits

Data breaches can occur in any organization, and not-for-profits (NFPs) are not immune. Oftentimes NFPs can be at risk because their systems are not up-to-date or are simplistic in nature. It’s very important for NFPs, especially those that collect donor or member information (including names, addresses, email addresses, and credit card information), to address cyber […]

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Exempt Organization Public Disclosure Requirements

Tax-exempt organizations are different from non-exempt organizations in many ways; one of which is their annual returns and exemption forms are required to be made available to the public. The law requiring public disclosure affects organizations exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (the Code) section 501(a) and described in sections 501(c) or […]

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New service: Supervised exercise therapy for symptomatic peripheral artery disease

Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) For Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

On May 17, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) determined that the evidence was sufficient to cover supervised exercise therapy (SET) for beneficiaries with intermittent claudication (IC) for the treatment of symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Up to 36 sessions over a 12-week period are covered if all of the following components of […]

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Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities

Implementation Timeframes **Note: These final regulations will be effective 60 days following the date of public inspection of this final rule in the Federal Register. ** Phase 1: Upon the effective date of the final rule (November 28, 2016). Phase 2: 1 year following the effective date of the final rule (November 28, 2017). Phase 3: 3 years […]

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Webinars

Vsimple and Hearn Construction Workflow Management Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: Vsimple Success Stories – Hearn Construction

Blue & Co. and Vsimple hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST entitled Workflow Management: How Hearn Construction is Standardizing & Simplifying Their Business Processes Using Vsimple. This is part one of a series of use case examples demonstrating the success that client’s of Vsimple have discovered while […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Myths and Facts of Commercial Loan Reviews

Download Webinar Resources On April 6, Blue & Co. held a webinar entitled Myths and Facts of Commercial Loan Reviews. Panelists debunked common loan review myths and presented the facts and practical tips and lessons learned related to commercial loan review. Duration: 1 Hour CPE not available Download Presentation Here Watch a Recording of the […]

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Webinar: A Guide to the Kentucky Tangible Personal Property Tax Return for Manufacturers

You’re Invited Join Blue & Co. on Wednesday, February 9 at 12:00 PM EST for a webinar entitled A Guide to the Kentucky Tangible Personal Property Tax Return for Manufacturers. This presentation will walk through the Kentucky Tangible Personal Property Tax Return and identify common preparation errors & potential tax savings opportunities. Duration: 1 hr. CPE Credit: […]

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Tax Reform Distillery

Webinar: Tax Reform – What Does it Mean for You and Your Distillery?

You’re Invited! Join Blue & Co. and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) on Thursday, December 9 at 10:00 AM EST for a webinar entitled Tax Reform: What does it mean for you and your distillery? Presented by the Beverage Services Group at Blue & Co., LLC., this session will discuss the potential tax outlook for distilleries […]

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On-Demand Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in the Workplace

President Biden’s administration recently announced its Path Out of the Pandemic action plan which included specific guidance around a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The action plan calls for employers with 100 or more employees to require employees to be vaccinated or submit to weekly tests, as well as requiring vaccinations for federal employees, contractors, and hospitals […]

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COVID Vaccine Mandates & Your Organization Webinar

Join Us! Join Blue & Co., Current HR, and DBL Law on November 16th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST for a webinar covering the new COVID vaccine mandates and what it means for your ogranization. President Biden’s administration recently announced its Path Out of the Pandemic action plan. The action plan calls for […]

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