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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…
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…
Access Retirement Funds in a Disaster
The SECURE 2.0 Act that went into effect in March 2022, makes it easier for qualified individuals impacted by a federally declared major disaster to access their retirement savings. This…
Arizona Minimum Wage to Rise for 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, Arizona’s minimum wage will be increased by 35 cents from $14.35 to $14.70 per hour. Arizona law requires the minimum wage to increase yearly based on…
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The Purpose of Form I-9: What Employers Need to Know
Every employer needs to complete Form I-9 for their employees. It is an important compliance document. Here is what you need to know.
Meet Junna Stockwell, CPA, Supervisor – Assurance
Junna is a supervisor in our Assurance department. In her role, she solves financial problems and helps provide accurate financial reporting for our clients.
The True Cost of Poor Recordkeeping
Poor recordkeeping can create costs that include problems with tax compliance, reporting, and planning—among others. Click for details and avoid these errors.
Meet Christopher Bezerra-Clark — Associate, Client Accounting Services
Get to know the R&A team! This month, featuring Christopher Bezerra-Clark from our Client Accounting Services team.
Claiming a Mileage Deduction on Your Tax Return
If you use your vehicle for business, charity, or medical purposes, you may be able to take a tax deduction. Here is what you need to know.
Installment Sales – Ins, Outs, Ups, & Downs
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
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.