The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains many tax considerations for both individuals and businesses. Join Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® in this three-part series as he breaks down the most crucial information for you and your business.

This episode is part two of three and focuses on charitable giving and individual tax provisions.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains many tax considerations for both individuals and businesses. Join Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® in this three-part series as he breaks down the most crucial information for you and your business.

This episode is part one of three and focuses on the context and background regarding the OBBBA as well as tax implications for individuals.

DISCLAIMER:

The Kassouf Podcast Network is provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute accounting, legal, tax, or other professional advice. Visitors should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer or other professional.

To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS and Circular 230, visitors should know that any federal tax advice contained in this website and related podcasts is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.

We try to provide content that is true and accurate as of the date of publishing; however, we give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or applicability of any of the contents. We assume no responsibility for information contained on this website and disclaim all liability in respect of such information, including but not limited to any liability for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or misleading or defamatory statements.

Links to external websites are provided solely for your convenience. We accept no liability for any linked sites or their content and remind you that we have no control over their content. When visiting external web sites, users should review those websites’ privacy policies and other terms of use to learn more about, what, why and how they collect and use any personally identifiable information.

In Part One of our summer vacation special, we discuss international travel safety and security with retired Air Force Lt. Col. Doug Wilson, co-founder of Counter Threat Group. Doug guides us through the pre-travel checklist, highlighting the essential items you should have and preparations you should make before boarding your flight. Furthermore, we explore important considerations when it comes to international flights and regions that may require extra caution. Since this is a cyber and technology podcast, we also discuss which mobile devices you should bring along and those you should avoid, as well as how to properly prepare the devices you must take.

Here are the pre-trip checklist items we cover:

• Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html for complete checklists for international travelers.
• Register with the State Department Smart Traveler system. https://step.state.gov/step/ Upload your itinerary and receive real time alerts for the countries you are in.
• Know if proof of COVID vaccine might be required.
• Have a contingency plan for money and medications, even preventative medications you may need for respiratory infections, stomach bugs, etc. Take supplements to boost your immune system.
• Learn about the culture of the country you are visiting and observe how locals behave and what they wear. Plan to blend in.
• Make sure to have your passport two months in advance and make sure it is not expiring in the next six months.
• Always carry your passport on your person. Have a color photocopy in your luggage and a copy with someone back home.
• Notify your bank about using your credit card in the country prior to going.
• Carry limited cash and one credit card. Make sure you have written down your CC# and the customer phone number.
• Don't take flashy clothing, jewelry, or accessories. You don’t want to wear them.
• Don’t take your personal laptop if you don’t need it for business. If you do need to take a laptop or tablet, buy a cheap one or remove all apps with personal data.
• Remove apps with personal data from your phone.
• Install and test a VPN on your phone or laptop.
• Avoid large western branded hotels, such as Mariot, Hyatt, Hilton. These are often targets for bad actors.
• Email your itinerary to several people, including your hotel and flights and update those people of any changes during the trip.

Check out Counter Threat Group here:

Kassouf Healthcare Solutions's Revenue Radio gives practice managers the tools you need to run a successful and profitable medical practice. Your host, Kassouf Healthcare Solutions Executive Director Jeff Dance, discusses the opportunities and challenges related to the business side of medicine.

Today's episode features Commercial Real Estate Agent Richard Tidwell who specializes in healthcare real estate. Whether it's a start-up, relocation, or lease negotiation, Tidwell offers providers and practice managers with niche expertise to make the best decision. This is part two of the coversation, building off this episode.

Founded in 1981, Kassouf Healthcare Solutions was created to handle the business side of medicine, allowing doctors to focus on their patients. The Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team is comprised of operations management and revenue cycle specialists. We enhance the business of medicine by providing value to our clients with an action-oriented and caring customer-centered focus. Learn more here.

We wrap up our special series on phone, Internet, and elder fraud with Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission. In part one of our conversation, Director Senn explains the Commission’s mission to protect Alabama investors against all forms of securities and investment fraud and talks about the current trends the ACS is seeing.

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The Commission is committed to protecting investors against securities fraud and provides aggressive enforcement actions against any firm or individual who has violated the Alabama Securities Act or other state and federal statutes to the detriment of Alabama investors.

The Commission licenses and regulates securities broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives, and financial planners.

You can prepare yourself to make an informed investment decision through Broker Check or contacting the Commission to determine if the representative and firm with whom you wish to do business are properly registered in Alabama. Our staff can also provide free information relating to the disciplinary history (crime, complaints, civil law suits, etc.), educational background and work experience of a firm or representative.

https://asc.alabama.gov/

Call 1-800-222-1253 or (334) 242-2984

This is the link to the NPR “In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson” Podcast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/946279880/in-focus-with-carolyn-hutcheson

NASAA also produces a podcast that highlights real securities fraud cases, and we talk to the investigators and attorneys that worked the case. https://www.nasaa.org/investor-education/multimedia-library/real-life-regulators/

To report fraud to the FTC, click this link: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov or call the FTC's Consumer Response Center at 877-382-4357

To report fraud that takes place over the internet go to https://www.ic3.gov/

Kassouf Healthcare Solutions's Revenue Radio gives practice managers the tools you need to run a successful and profitable medical practice. Your host, Kassouf Healthcare Solutions Executive Director Jeff Dance, discusses the opportunities and challenges related to the business side of medicine.

Today's episode features Commercial Real Estate Agent Richard Tidwell who specializes in healthcare real estate. Whether it's a start-up, relocation, or lease negotion, Tidwell offers providers and practice managers with niche expertise to make the best decision.

Founded in 1981, Kassouf Healthcare Solutions was created to handle the business side of medicine, allowing doctors to focus on their patients. The Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team is comprised of operations management and revenue cycle specialists. We enhance the business of medicine by providing value to our clients with an action-oriented and caring customer-centered focus. Learn more here.

This is Cyber Matters, part of the Kassouf Podcast Network, with host Russ Dorsey, Principal and Chief Information Officer at Kassouf. Cyber Matters discusses issues that truly matter - to us, our clients, their families, and their businesses.

Cyber Matters is not just about code, computers, and technical jargon. Instead, we focus on the human side of cyber and technology, discussing the impact of digital advancements on our lives and livelihoods, and the key points that matter.

In this episode we continue our conversation wtih Darren Mott, retired FBI Special Agent, cybersecurity professional, and the host of The CyBUr Guy podcast. We talk about phone and internet scams that target our parents and loved ones. We talk about phone scams, like the "Kidnapping Scam" that uses AI to generate the voices of family members. We talk about elder fraud and how the bad guys can convince someone to go to the bank and drain their bank account. We discuss how we can help our families avoid falling victim with some preparation and family conversations about the threats that exist.

Darren's podcast is known for its engaging discussions with other FBI agents and professionals actively working in the field of cybersecurity, which has made it a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the subject. Darren explains how most scams would be prevented if the victims had just been educated, and the sad fact that in most cases, victims wait too long to involve law enforcement, and stolen money quickly become unrecoverable

Perhaps most crucially, we talk about what you can do if you find yourself victim of a scam. Darren stresses the importance of acting promptly and contacting the FBI and IC3.GOV as soon as possible to significantly improve the odds of recovering your money.

To learn more about cyber security, or to suggest a topic or guest, please contact Russ Dorsey, rdorsey@kassouf.com.

The CyBUr Guy Podcast is available anywhere you get your podcasts.

Watch the Video Here: https://youtu.be/kCAXf9RWs14

For this episode, the Birmingham Medical News Podcast is coming to the Kassouf feed! We're excited to partner with BMN to help them produce their new podcast. If you'd like to follow their show, visit their website.

Host Steve Spencer is joined by Roger Smalligan, MD of the All of Us Research Program. This NIH-sponsored program is historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people living in the United States. The goal of the program is better health for all of us. More information: https://allofus.nih.gov/about

DISCLAIMER:

The Kassouf Podcast Network is provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute accounting, legal, tax, or other professional advice. Visitors should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer or other professional.

To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS and Circular 230, visitors should know that any federal tax advice contained in this website and related podcasts is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.

We try to provide content that is true and accurate as of the date of publishing; however, we give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or applicability of any of the contents. We assume no responsibility for information contained on this website and disclaim all liability in respect of such information, including but not limited to any liability for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or misleading or defamatory statements.

Links to external websites are provided solely for your convenience. We accept no liability for any linked sites or their content and remind you that we have no control over their content. When visiting external web sites, users should review those websites’ privacy policies and other terms of use to learn more about, what, why and how they collect and use any personally identifiable information.