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werner: parking perks that pack a tax punch | quick tax tip

nonprofit employees face a new tax reality on fringe benefits.

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quick tax tip
with art werner
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for years, employers could offer free or subsidized parking or public transit passes as a valuable fringe benefit without triggering extra tax for employees. businesses could deduct the cost—up to an inflation-adjusted $325 per month in 2024—while employees enjoyed the perk tax-free.

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that changed under the tax cuts and jobs act (tcja). now, if a business deducts the cost of parking or transit benefits, employees must count it as taxable income. employers can still shield employees from the tax by choosing not to deduct the expense.

but here’s where nonprofits face a unique twist: unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofits generally don’t pay federal income tax. that means the choice to deduct or not deduct the expense is irrelevant—yet the tcja requires nonprofit employees to treat the benefit as taxable income regardless.

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accounting influencers

the truth behind accounting’s rto push | accounting influencers

firms blame culture and training, yet ai, real estate, and talent pressures tell a different tale.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

the push to bring accountants back to the office is gaining momentum, echoing trends at corporate giants like jpmorgan, amazon, and meta. while firms frame return-to-office (rto) policies as a way to boost collaboration, mentorship, and culture, industry observers question whether the real motivations include cost control, talent reshaping, and even quiet workforce reductions.

in the latest episode of accounting influencers, host rob brown examines the drivers behind rto in accounting, from big four mandates to real estate obligations, and explores whether being in the office truly advances careers or simply serves firm agendas.

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advisory & consulting

lang: the right clients > revenue | it’s not just the numbers

tough client calls, tax planning, and better leadership turned hard knocks into growth.

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when lang launched upside cfo, he didn’t set out with a grand blueprint. “if we’re being honest, we started off with simple bookkeeping,” he says. over time, his firm evolved into a multi-faceted practice offering fractional cfo services, tax planning, and even financial planning partnerships. along the way, he admits to trial and error. “sometimes i do smart stuff. sometimes i don’t,” lang laughs.

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yet from that messy middle came clarity: the future of advisory services lies in translating numbers into strategy, choosing the right clients, and building processes that can scale without sacrificing value.

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advisory & consulting

advisory is not consulting

man looks on as woman points at a document

why the distinction matters.

by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

accountants often use the terms “advisory” and “consulting” interchangeably. in the accounting profession, it is common to find the word “consultants” in the names of firms, and at the same time, it is also common to find that several firms list “advisory” in the services sections of their websites.

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advisory and consulting services are often lumped together, but they serve distinctly different purposes. this article helps you distinguish between the two with clarity. you will see why advisory is a long-term, insight-driven relationship, not just a project or deliverable. and you will understand the role each plays in client transformation.
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pricing, fees & billing rates

where firms stand on billing rates: from $400 returns to $2,500 cfo packages

pricing plans: 37% plan 5% increases (via ignition)

still, many fear loss of clients.

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four in five u.s. accounting firms plan to raise prices in 2026, and most are doing so confidently.

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more than 80% of accounting and tax firms say they intend to increase fees next year, with 37% targeting a 5% hike and 30% aiming for 10% increases. only 6% rule out any price changes. the shift marks a turning point for an industry long dogged by fee stagnation and underpricing. now, driven by rising labor costs, inflation, and client demand for higher-value services, firms are becoming more assertive in charging what their work is worth.

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