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Tax Benefits for Businesses That Accommodate People with Disabilities

Businesses that make structural adaptations or other accommodations for the elderly or for employees or customers with disabilities may be eligible to save money on their taxes through various tax…

March 2025 Newsletter

IRS Takes Steps to Help Prevent Refund Delays on Duplicate Dependent Returns

If someone else claims your dependent on their tax return and files before you do, your e-filed return will be rejected by IRS. Duplicate dependent returns can be the result…

Update – Significant Expiring Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) making significant changes to the existing tax code. Many of the provisions of the act were set to expire…

Good Record Keeping Practices You Should Know

I don’t know about you, but paper represents a major problem for me at home and in the office. How long should I keep records of purchases like appliances, real…

What Documents Do I Need to File My Individual Income Tax Returns?

Seems like I just barely put my holiday decorations away, and now it’s already time to start gathering documents for my 2024 income tax returns. Whether you are super-organized or…

February 2025 Newsletter

Solar Tax Credits: What Residential and Rental Property Owners Need to Know

Solar tax incentives have been in place for years, but recent expansions have sparked a surge in solar installations across the country. Both residential and rental property owners are now…

How Trusted Employees Commit Fraud

Many small businesses are family-owned and operated with employees that have been with the company for years. Manager oversight can become lax. Staff and co-workers are like “family,” or they…

Estate Planning – What to Know

Thinking about one’s own mortality is no one’s favorite way to pass the time. Yet if you own any stuff or love anyone, it is something you will eventually have…

Installment Sales – Ins, Outs, Ups, & Downs

June 30, 2026

The installment method is a tax-reporting strategy that allows you to spread out the recognition of capital gains over multiple tax years when you finance an asset sale yourself. There is a lot to know—click for the details.

How Manufacturers Can Turn Innovation into Tax Benefits

June 30, 2026

Recent tax law changes have expanded the definition of qualifying research and development activities and created new opportunities for manufacturers to recover capital. Click for important details.

Substantiating Charitable Contributions

June 30, 2026

To close loopholes, Congress added Section 170(f)(8)(A) to the Internal Revenue Code to create strict substantiation rules for charitable contribution deductions. Click through for the specifics, so you don’t get caught without proper substantiation for your charitable donations.

Payroll Systems and Compliance Challenges

June 4, 2026

Can payroll systems keep up with shifting regulations and constant compliance changes? Yes —with a little effort. Click through for an answer to this question and others regarding wage laws and tax requirements.

June 2026 Newsletter

June 4, 2026

What OBBBA Tax Changes Take Effect in 2026?

June 4, 2026

January 1 ushered in a new set of provisions resulting from the One Big Beautiful Act that will influence what 2026 looks like. You will want to pay attention now, before the year gets too far along.

Do You Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments?

June 4, 2026

The US tax system requires taxpayers to pay tax on income as it is received during the year—paying estimated taxes through the year helps you avoid some potentially significant IRS penalties and interest. Click for what you need to know.

Top HOA Fraud Risks and Why Financial Statement Audits Matter

June 4, 2026

Fraud can occur in any Homeowners Association (HOA). Understanding where fraud tends to show up and what financial statement audits can reveal can help boards strengthen oversight and better protect community funds.

How to Structure Real Estate Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency

May 7, 2026

The structure behind real estate investment is key—the difference between a well-structured investment and a poorly structured one can be significant. Click for the details.