As the year draws to a close, tax filing season is right around the corner. Before you break out your Form 1040, it’s a good idea to review the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams by the Internal Revenue…
Employee theft and fraud are on the rise nationwide—not just in isolated locations. To help you stay ahead of potential issues, we've compiled key prevention tips that can help reduce the risk of theft before it occurs. Theft Opportunity: Petty…
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced back when COVID-19 temporarily closed many businesses. The credit provided cash that helped enable struggling businesses to retain employees. Even though the ERTC expired for most employers at the end of the…
In the fast-paced restaurant industry, transactions are increasingly automated and the risk of fraud aimed at back-office operations is on the rise. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Safeguarding transactions and educating employees about the threat landscape…
Tread cautiously if you have received a notification from Microsoft with “Spam Notification” in the subject line. It appears to be notifying you that you have received spam, although it is the newest attempt in a long line of phishing…
How many dogs do you have? What is your favorite car color? What is your best friend’s name ? These may seem like innocent questions in a quiz on social media, but it is very easy for the answers to…
Having weak or no internal controls leaves your organization open to thieves or dishonest employees who are looking for opportunities to make some extra money. The good news is there are simple controls you can put in place to deter…
In the case of embezzlement, what options does a business owner have in recuperating some of the losses? A business may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for a theft loss, but does embezzlement count as theft?…
For one reason or another, you will likely change your mobile phone number at some point in your life. But be aware of a new tactic online criminals are taking to steal your identity. Many apps and websites now allow…
As an employer, do you feel like you are being targeted by fraudulent unemployment claims? That somehow your data has been breached, because so many of your active employees have had false unemployment claims filed under their name? Well, you…