January 1, 2021

Paying the Price for Vice: The Evolving Landscape of Excise Taxes in America

Blog, Tax and Financial News /

While excise or vice taxes have long been a part of the American tax landscape related to alcohol and cigarettes, the recent invention of vaping and legalization of marijuana and other substances is changing the landscape. What Are Excise Taxes? Excise taxes are taxes on specific types of consumable products such as alcohol or tobacco […]

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COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Employers

Blog, General Business News /

Looking at a 2009 letter from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers may be able to require their employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine, with a few exceptions (such as the likelihood of a life-threatening reaction to it). With the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out, how can employers balance

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How Will the Biden Administration’s China Policy Impact Markets?

Blog, Stock Market News /

The Obama and Trump administrations couldn’t have had a more different approach when it came to U.S. relations with China. As the Institute for China-America Studies (ICAS) explains, under the Obama administration, the United States favored a trade and investment approach when dealing with China, while the Trump administration had a national security focus. The

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Deciding if a Roth IRA Conversion is For You

Blog, Tip of the Month /

Roth IRAs can be a powerful tax tool, but they are often misunderstood and misused. Investment income in Roth IRAs compound tax-free and most distributions are tax-free as well. Another benefit is that there are no required minimum distributions (RMDs) throughout the original owner’s life. Long-term Roth distributions are tax-free to the beneficiaries who inherit

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Standalone 5G Networks: Potential Vulnerabilities that Could Result in Denial of Service for Customers

Blog, What's New in Technology /

Technology Updates Bridgers, CPAs is a full-service certified public accounting firm with offices throughout Mississippi.  We have the ability to provide services to clients throughout Mississippi. We are dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. 5G networks promise high speeds, lower latency,

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Looking Ahead to 2021: Hope is Not Canceled

Blog, Guest Post of the Month /

Despite the fresh start that a new year promises, our world hasn’t changed much since last March. We’re still living in a new normal. We’re masking up, working (and schooling) from home, and social distancing. Furthermore, scores of community events and activities have been canceled. However, there is something that’s never been canceled: it’s called

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Prosecution for Use of Performance Enhancement Drugs, Modernizing Government Technology, and Enhancements for Veterans and Their Caregivers

Blog, Congress at Work /

Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019 (HR 835) – This bill was introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) on Jan. 29, 2019. The purpose of this legislation is to give U.S. officials the power to prosecute individual athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs at international sports competitions involving American athletes. The legislation has been criticized by

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