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BlueStone Services Recognized in I95 Business Magazine

BlueStone Services Recognized in I95 Business Magazine

We are thrilled to be recognized in I95 Business Magazine for how BlueStone Services is supercharging business growth for leaders. Read the interview with our Managing Director, Trey Gailey, CPA and Client Relationship Director, Katie Bush to learn more about our history, and the history we hope to make! READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://i95business.com/articles/content/trey-gailey-managing-director-of-bluestone-services-2091  

Watch Out for Fake ERC Plans

Watch Out for Fake ERC Plans

ou may be aware of widely circulated promotions — ads on radio and the internet — touting refunds involving Employee Retention Credits. The IRS says these are a blatant attempt to con ineligible people to claim the ERC credit. The problem is widespread enough to make the IRS’s annual “Dirty Dozen” list. The promotions are … Read more

The IRS Is Pushing Its ID.me Accounts

The IRS Is Pushing Its ID.me Accounts

What is ID.me? ID.me simplifies how individuals prove and share their identities online. The idea is that you’ll have to verify your identity once and not have to reverify your credentials every time you visit a new website, similar to how a driver’s license works in the physical world. Once you’re verified, proof of your … Read more

Hiring Temporary Help at the Office

Hiring Temporary Help at the Office

Approximately 3 million temporary and contract workers are hired each year in the U.S., and managers have long relied on temps to keep their businesses humming. How can they make the most of this layer of cover and support? Temps keep the machine oiled and running Managers are likely to turn to temporary resources for … Read more

Cannabis in the Workplace – How to Manage Maryland’s New Cannabis Laws

How to Manage Maryland’s New Cannabis Laws

Cannabis in the Workplace – How to Manage Maryland’s New Cannabis Laws Beginning on July 1, 2023, Maryland will legalize the recreational use of cannabis for adults aged 21 and older (Maryland Cannabis Law). While this may be welcomed news for cannabis enthusiasts in Maryland, the new law will significantly impact the workplace. In this article, … Read more

Why It’s Important to Prioritize Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Why It's Important to Prioritize Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Psychological safety is the belief that you can share your thoughts, opinions, mistakes, and ideas without fear of negative consequences. It is a crucial aspect of creating a healthy and productive workplace culture. In this article, we will explore the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and why companies should prioritize it. It promotes … Read more

401(k) Plan Self-Audit: Do Not Overlook These 6 Areas

401(k) Plan Self-Audit

Under IRS and Department of Labor rules, employers whose 401(k) plans have over 120 eligible participants on the first day of the plan year must hire an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA) to audit the plan for that year. (This is part of the so-called 80-120 rule, which governs plans with between 80 and 120 … Read more

How and When To File Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Data

How and When To File Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Data

Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 requires insurance companies and employer-based health plans to report on their prescription drug and health care spending. This is known as the RxDC report where Rx represents prescription drugs and DC refers to data collection. Reporting for the calendar year 2022 is due on June 1, 2023. Insurance companies and employer-based … Read more

COVID19 PHE Ending May 11th 2023: Helpful Tips for Medical Practices to Manage the Transition

COVID19 PHE Ending May 11th 2023

As HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced in the letter to U.S. Governors, the COVID-19 PHE expired at the end of May 11, 2023. Department of Health and Human Services also released a fact sheet to clarify what will or will not change as the healthcare industry transitions out of the pandemic. Here is a breakdown … Read more

Covid National Emergency Ending May 11th: What HR Compliance Needs To Change and How Can An HR Consulting Solution Help

What HR Compliance Needs To Change and How Can An HR Consulting Solution Help

On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency declarations were ending on May 11, 2023. These declarations implemented measures to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on businesses and employees. As the end of these declarations approaches, employers must evaluate what changes will be made to … Read more

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