When it comes to international background investigations, there is no “one size fits all” approach. In today’s global economy, many companies, including Withum, have an international reach. Whether partnering with new clients or hiring employees overseas[1], it’s essential to understand and navigate the background check process outside of the United States to make better, more…
In a tradition stretching back more than three decades, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) held its annual liaison meeting with the state’s Department of Revenue (DOR). The day’s agenda covered a wide range of topics— including general tax administration, artificial intelligence tools, technical assistance and an update from general counsel. The department…
The House took the first step toward federal tax reform by approving a budget resolution on February 25, 2025, that would require $2 trillion in overall spending cuts over the next decade. This resolution aims to help pay for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts as an extension of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts is set…
Download a PDF of this case study. Executive Summary Learn how Withum leveraged AI-driven resume scraping and private hosting to increase efficiency, data security and even cost reduction for a client’s government recruiting process. About the Client A large US-based professional services firm specializing in government project recruitment. The Challenge The client faced significant challenges…
I retired only a few weeks ago after 25 years as a special agent with IRS Criminal Investigation, and have lost count of the number of texts I received containing news stories about IRS-CI special agents being assigned to conduct immigration enforcement. This, along with reports of reduced funding and staffing, make this an opportune…
Successful organizational transformations don’t happen by chance. They require the seamless integration of change management and project management. While project management provides the structure to execute initiatives on time and within scope, change management seeks to ensure that people embrace and sustain those changes. Project management vs. change management is a key distinction to understand…
An analysis of the state individual income tax rate trends shows more states moving away from graduated tax rates to flat rate. Currently, 29 states have graduated individual tax rates, and 9 states have no individual income tax. The remaining 12 states have adopted a flat individual tax rate. Arizona and Idaho adopted flat rates…
When you are maintaining client funds in a trust bank account, a three-way reconciliation is required on a regular basis. Three-Way Reconciliation: A Must-Know for Attorneys Specifics vary from state to state; however, the basics remain the same: The three-way reconciliation is a unique requirement for this type of account that all attorneys should be…
Think about how much faster your business could move if your tools didn’t just process data but truly understood it – just like your best team members do. Imagine Microsoft Copilot analyzing complex charts, diving into sensitive documents and connecting the dots across your entire knowledge base to deliver insights you can act on immediately. …
Organizations across all industries are intrigued by AI and its potential impact on their business. While some are exploring use cases and working on selecting the right AI technologies, many are actively implementing Generative AI, with Microsoft 365 Copilot emerging as a widely used tool. As Copilot is integrated into their workflows, addressing Microsoft Copilot…