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IRS Changes Mileage Rates for New Year

According to an IRS statement, starting in 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 67 cents per mile…

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Year-End Tax Readiness: A Checklist for Businesses

Now is a good time to begin preparing to file your business taxes for 2023. Accurate and organized financial statements will make that process easier and help ensure you optimize deductions.…

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Arizona Tax Credits for Individuals – 2023

The 2023 Arizona Tax Credit programs for individuals allow you to make a positive charitable impact while receiving a credit that reduces your Arizona income tax liability dollar for dollar.…

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Budgeting For Small Businesses

In this first in a series of three articles, we share information for small business owners about budgeting and how the right platform can help. R&A CPAs recommends QuickBooks Online…

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Arizona One-Time General Welfare Rebate

The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) will be issuing a one-time individual income tax general welfare rebate, entitled the Arizona Families Tax Rebate to Arizona taxpayers who meet the following…

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IRS Announces 401(k) and IRA Limits for New Year

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500 for 2023. That’s just the…

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December 2023 Newsletter

In its usual late-year announcement, the IRS has presented the retirement plan limits and other adjustments for the new year.

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November 2023 Newsletter

Are you curious about the clean vehicle tax credit? Luckily for you, the IRS has plenty of answers to questions about clean vehicle credits,

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What Is a SEP IRA?

A SEP IRA offers employers and their employees a tax-friendly way to save for retirement. As it currently stands, with a traditional IRA you can contribute $6,500. This is a…

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How Your Home Affects Your Taxes: Energy Credits

Just a few years ago, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 greatly changed existing tax laws that affect homeowners. How your personal tax bill has been affected…

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June 2025 Newsletter

June 11, 2025

How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part II

June 11, 2025

In a way, IRS Form 990 consists of two separate tax returns. The first is the “numbers” section (discussed in part I of this article) where organizations report their income and expenses for the year. In the second, organizations report how they comply with the many federal rules and regulations that govern the existence of…

Meet Jessica Nutbrown: Client Accounting Services Supervisor

June 11, 2025

Jessica Nutbrown is a Supervisor in our Client Accounting Services department and has been a member of the R&A team for four years. In her role, she supports a variety of clients with their accounting needs, helping them stay organized, informed, and confident in their financial operations. Her strong work ethic and approachable style make…

Top 10 Cybersecurity Practices Every Business Needs to Stay Ahead of Threats

May 12, 2025

As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies to run their operations, cyber-related attacks have taken a quantum leap in both number and sophistication, threatening to derail continuity and create long-term impact. According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, 600 million cyberattacks occur around the globe every day. A single breach can devastate not only a…

Are Nonprofits Exempt from Arizona Sales Tax?

May 12, 2025

One of the appeals of establishing a nonprofit organization is that these organizations are generally exempt from paying one or more types of tax. But just because an entity is exempt from one type of tax does not mean it is exempt from all taxes. In my work with Arizona nonprofit organizations, one common question…

Why More Businesses are Turning to Fractional CFO Services

May 12, 2025

For many small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can often exceed operational needs or current budget realities, despite the clear value seasoned financial leaders bring to the table. Because of this, many businesses are turning to fractional CFO services as an alternative to capture the executive-level expertise without the…

Succession Planning is Vital – What You Need to Know

May 12, 2025

In 1977, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak incorporated Apple Computer, a company that would revolutionize technology and consumer electronics and have a profound impact on the music, film, and wireless industries. Apple went public in 1980, and by 1983, it was one of America’s top companies. In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form…

May 2025 Newsletter

May 12, 2025

How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part I

April 18, 2025

According to the Internal Revenue Service, there are approximately 1.5 million public charities and private foundations in the US. That’s a lot of good work being done! Public charities depend on donations from the general public to carry out their missions. With 1.5 million organizations to choose from, how do you decide which you want…