Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and FinCEN’s BOI Reporting
There have been several recent developments surrounding the CTA and BOI reporting that we recently released a blog about – https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/potential-action-item-business-ownership-information-boi-filing. Since the release of that blog a Texas federal court TEMPORAILY… Continue On +
OHA Cyber Insurance
You could be at risk if you see patients with Delta/Moda coverage The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has recently come out with new requirements for dental practices that see patients with Oregon… Continue On +
Trent Announcement
Fluence is pleased to announce Trent Miller, CPA, is returning to the firm as of December 2, 2024. Trent started his accounting career at Fluence in 2014 and has spent the last… Continue On +
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEM – Business Ownership Information (BOI) Filing
Who this Affects: If you registered your business with the Secretary of State’s office, you are required to file the BOI filing. This is required for each entity you form. Fluence is… Continue On +
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
Setting and achieving goals can be challenging, with many obstacles standing in the way of success. However, starting with a clear strategy significantly increases the chances of reaching your goals. Since 1981,… Continue On +
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY REPORTING SITES OPENING SOON
Unclaimed property audits have been on the rise recently and we want to remind everyone of the upcoming deadlines and steps that need to be taken for each state’s annual unclaimed property… Continue On +
Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount AntiTrust Litigation Class Action Lawsuit
If you accepted Visa and Mastercard payments between the years of 2014 – 2019 you are eligible to enter this class action lawsuit. The U.S. District Court has approved a proposed settlement… Continue On +
Preparing for the Unexpected: Essential Steps for Small Business Owners
As a dental practice owner, you juggle countless responsibilities every day. But amid all the hustle, it’s crucial not to overlook preparing for unexpected circumstances, such as death or disability. Ensuring your… Continue On +
Unclaimed Patient Refunds
Around this time of year, Fluence sends out a letter about submitting unclaimed patient refunds older than three years to the state’s Unclaimed Property division. Along with a formal letter describing the… Continue On +
How to Minimize Oregon Estate Taxes
Currently the federal estate tax exemption is nearly $13.6 Million dollars, or $27.2 Million for a married couple. So, unless you have assets exceeding these amounts, your estate won’t pay any federal… Continue On +
Salary Increase for Exempt Employees – Effective May 22, 2024
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has amended the Restoring and Extending Overtime Protections rule. The final amendment increases the salary threshold required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is for… Continue On +
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ALERT – CYBERSECURITY THREAT
We wanted to make sure our clients received the recent ADA warning of a current cybersecurity threat to dental offices released May 6, 2024, as follows: Current Threat Information from the FBI:… Continue On +