The Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal opened July 1, and the reporting deadline is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to determine if you’re affected and create a reporting plan.
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal now open
Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Deadline Approaching
A safe harbor 401(k) plan includes an employer match, which will eliminate many of the plan’s annual compliance tests. By including a safe harbor provision in a 401(k) plan, highly compensated employees can maximize their annual deferral amounts for the…
OSHA: Emergency Temporary Standard Update
OSHA has issued its emergency rule for healthcare workers; the goal is to reduce healthcare workers’ risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace. The ETS was effective upon publication on June 21, 2021, and eligible employers must comply with most provisions by July 6, 2021. Provisions such as physical barriers, ventilation, and training must be implemented by July 21, 2021.
Gerry Kassouf honored in 2021 Who’s Who in Accounting
Congratulations Director Gerry Kassouf! Gerry was honored in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Who’s Who in Accounting issue this month. The BBJ identified top executives from the area’s largest accounting firms, noting their leadership and expertise, especially during COVID-19. Pandemic-related developments,…
Kassouf Wealth Advisors Named Top 150 Firm
Accounting Today named Kassouf Wealth Advisors a Top 150 Firm in their 2021 Wealth Magnet issue. This prestigious honor calculates top firms based on assets under management, with Kassouf Wealth Advisors joining the $100 Million Plus Club. Only four Alabama firms received this distinction.
Kassouf hosts executive and tax update
Kassouf’s Business Services Group reviewed President Biden’s American Families Plan, American Jobs Plan, and a mid-year tax update for both individuals and businesses. Our experts explained complicated developments to make sure your 2021 tax planning is on track for success.…
Rebecca Yerby named NextGen: Money Honoree
The Birmingham Business Journal named Financial Planning Associate Rebecca Yerby a NextGen: Money honoree. The award recognizes rising stars in the finance industry, including banking, financial planning, and wealth management.
Are you prepared to take care of your parents?
Why It Is Time to Ask the Tough Questions Your plate is full already – the last thing you want to think about is who will take care of your parents. But as uncomfortable as this question is, it needs…
Retirement Planning: Moving from concepts to specifics
Retirement planning has some often quoted rules of thumb concerning how much money you need to retire comfortably. “You will need 80% of your current income in retirement” for example. The rules of thumb provide general guidance, but they don’t…
Kassouf expands credentialing services for new physicians
Summertime means the end of residency for many physicians and the start of a long-awaited career in medicine. As the ink dries on the employment contract, employers and physicians should have payor credentialing applications lined up and ready to submit…