NJCPA Focus

NJCPA Focus is an informative blog that discusses timely issues, trends and developments in the accounting industry from NJCPA members, staff and other professionals. 

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    How New Jersey Residents Can Avoid Double Taxation on New York and Pennsylvania Income

    Posted: January 17, 2025
    Multi-state taxation can significantly affect a taxpayer’s finances, but proactive planning can help minimize its impact. CPAs need to be aware that accurately filing Form NJ-COJ ensures that individuals receive the full credit for taxes paid to other jurisdictions, preventing double taxation.
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    Understanding and Choosing the Best IRA

    Posted: January 9, 2025
    IRAs are essential components of a well-rounded retirement plan, offering tax advantages and opportunities for long-term growth. The decision to choose a traditional IRA, Roth IRA or implement a backdoor Roth strategy depends on each person’s unique financial situation.
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    Preparing Nonprofits: 5 Lessons from the Pandemic That Still Work

    Posted: December 30, 2024
    As trusted advisors, CPAs are essential partners in helping nonprofits strengthen their financial health. By applying lessons from the pandemic, organizations can ensure their ability to fulfill their missions and remain a vital force for good.
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    When “Tax-Exempt” Becomes Taxable: Understanding the Unrelated Business Income Tax

    Posted: December 23, 2024
    Tax-exempt organizations should be cautious when engaging in activities that may not be substantially related to their exempt purpose. When an organization has a significant amount of revenue from unrelated business activities, the organization may owe a significant amount in tax or may even jeopardize its tax-exempt status.
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    6 Steps for CPAs to Guide Nonprofit Clients

    Posted: November 25, 2024
    As a CPA advising nonprofit clients, you’ll encounter this fundamental challenge: balancing mission fulfillment with financial sustainability. It's important to know some strategies for your clients to manage their cash flow.
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    My Public Accounting Career: 5 Pillars of Success a Quarter Century Later

    Posted: November 15, 2024
    Here are the lessons I've learned in my first quarter century of working in public accounting. There is still a long way to go in this business, but I am very excited about the future of the CPA profession and all its possibilities.
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    Integrating Emerging Technologies into Accounting Education

    Posted: October 31, 2024
    Accounting educators today can implement a few strategies that will better integrate technology topics with zero or almost zero cost to students, such as crypto case studies and AI experimentation.
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