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Explore “Beyond the Ledger,” Bennett Thrasher’s podcast where advisors and industry leaders look past the numbers to uncover the strategies, risks, and opportunities shaping today’s businesses. Each episode delivers timely insights across tax, advisory, and technology to help provide clarity through confident advisement.
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In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host, Shardae Layfield, alongside the expertise of, Ben Miller and Abbas Raza discuss the complexities of financing transactions within the realm of transfer pricing. The guests discuss the importance of understanding inter-company debt versus payables, the necessity of proper documentation, and the common pitfalls companies face. They also explore how to establish arm's length interest rates, the implications of global tax authority expectations, and the...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host, Shardae Layfield, alongside the expertise of, Matthew Laney discusses the complexities of multi-state income tax, focusing on California's recent regulatory changes, the implications of federal legislation, and the nuances for professional service providers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding nexus, tax obligations, and the potential pitfalls for partnerships and corporations. The conversation also covers common mistakes in multi-state ta...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, Shardae Layfield, alongside the expertise of Ben Bowers, Nina Desai, and Duwayne Sibley discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, focusing on its implications for taxpayers, including changes to tax deductions, R&D expensing, and new incentives for manufacturers. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the various provisions and deadlines associated with the legislation, providing insights into how individuals and businesses can opti...
In Part 2 of this conversation, Shardae Layfield hosts Abbas Raza and Kyle Ergle to discuss the complexities of transfer pricing, focusing on the strategic and operational challenges businesses face. They explore the determination of service fees, the importance of accurate cost calculations, and the scrutiny from tax authorities. The discussion highlights common pitfalls companies encounter, the consequences of improper transfer pricing, and best practices for compliance to avoid penalties. ...
In this 2-part episode of Beyond the Ledger, host Shardae Layfield discusses the complexities of transfer pricing with experts Abbas Raza and Kyle Ergle from Bennett Thrasher. The conversation begins with a foundational understanding of transfer pricing, its significance in inter-company transactions, and the compliance challenges businesses face. The discussion then delves into the specifics of inter-company services transactions, including the benefits test that determines whether a service...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, Shardae Layfield, Sarah DeKreek, and Davis Reynolds discuss the importance of collaboration between advisory disciplines, particularly in the context of forensic accounting and valuation. They share insights from a recent engagement where their teams worked together to address a client's complex business challenges, emphasizing the benefits of reliable data, cost savings, and a multidisciplinary approach to client service. Whether you’re an attorney, busi...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host Shardae Layfield and Peter Stathopoulos, Partner at Bennett Thrasher, explore why Georgia’s environment has become a magnet for emerging filmmakers, how the state’s tax incentives fuel its competitive edge, and why maintaining a strong, collaborative creative ecosystem is essential. Georgia’s film industry stands at a pivotal moment... one shaped by diverse talent, unique storytelling, and a creative community unlike any other in the country. W...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host Shardae Layfield discusses tax incentives for real estate owners with experts Nina Desai and Duwayne Sibley from Bennett Thrasher. The conversation covers various tax credits available for R&D, the impact of recent legislation on these credits, and the importance of understanding cost segregation and energy efficiency incentives. The experts provide insights into how property owners can leverage these incentives to maximize savings and reinvestme...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host Shardae Layfield sits down with Stephen Bradshaw, Partner in Bennett Thrasher’s State & Local Tax practice, and Stephan Jiminez, Domestic Indirect Tax Lead at Anrok, to explore one of the most underestimated risks in the software industry- sales tax and compliance for SaaS businesses. Together, they reveal how unnoticed sales tax exposure can quietly reduce valuation, stall deals during due diligence, and lead to costly surprises for founders and...
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, host Shardae Layfield discusses tax controversies with experts, James Pickett and Chris Stephens from Bennett Thrasher. They explore the definition of tax controversies, common misconceptions, the complexities of audits, and the differences between dealing with the IRS and state tax departments. The conversation also delves into the emotional aspects of tax disputes, the importance of power of attorney, and real-world case studies that highlight the...
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