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1031 Exchange Rules for Real Estate Investors in Arizona
Arizona’s housing market has become a hotspot for real estate investors in recent years, fueled by its rapid growth and potential for significant returns. As investors expand their portfolios, rising…
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Major Overtime Change Will Deeply Affect Employers
According to a Department of Labor release, a newly issued rule increases the salary threshold required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee from federal overtime pay…
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April 2024 Newsletter
Now that tax season is drawing to a close, it may feel like a good time to declutter the accumulated piles of paperwork, but there are some recommended guidelines to…
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How To Handle Cyberattacks
Every worker in a company has a part to play in pulling together to combat potential cyberattacks. Vigilance must extend well beyond the IT department, as employees themselves constitute a…
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Payroll Myths Exploded
Are there any misconceptions that you’ve had about payroll? Did you end up finding out the reality of the situation after experiencing a series of unfortunate events? Hopefully, your answer…
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What are the Rules for Record Retention?
Now that tax season is drawing to a close, it may feel like a good time to declutter the accumulated piles of paperwork. But there are some recommended guidelines to…
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March 2024 Newsletter
Amid the backdrop of market realignment, higher interest rates, and shifting workplace habits, investors remain cautiously optimistic about their real estate allocations heading into 2024.
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What Are the Tax Rules Around Day Care
You may be in for a tax break if you’ve been shelling out the bucks for day care. Among the tax credits and deductions available to parents and families, one…
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Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts: Help Employees Save for a Rainy Day
Employer-sponsored PLESAs encourage employees to save for emergencies by allowing them to put aside a portion of their pay for that purpose. Authorized under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022,…
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Beware of Ghost Employees – and Other Payroll Fraud
Any employee can commit payroll fraud. An employee could submit false hours, claiming they worked overtime when they didn’t. On the extreme end, someone in your payroll department could create…
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Can I Claim a Tax Deduction for that Donation?
Clarify which donations are tax-deductible. Understand 501(c)(3), churches, schools, and other exempt organizations. Know what qualifies for your tax deduction.
Taxpayer Right to Representation in IRS Matters
Understand your right to IRS representation. Learn how CPAs and authorized representatives help with audits, negotiations, and IRS compliance to protect your interests.
No More Paper Tax Refund Checks
Paper tax refund checks ended September 30, 2025. Learn about direct deposit, digital payment options, and how to ensure faster refunds with electronic filing.
Meet Brenda Hays – Senior Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Specialist
Brenda Hays is R&A’s Senior Human Resources Coordinator and our payroll specialist. She has been a member of the R&A team since 2012. Her role has expanded over the years to include administration, compliance reporting, and many human resources-related roles including benefits coordination, policy implementation, and new employee onboarding. Brenda also supports many of our…
What Home Improvement Tax Breaks Are Set to Expire and Which Remain in Effect?
If you’re thinking about making upgrades to your home, you may have an opportunity to claim valuable tax breaks. While not every improvement qualifies, there are a few exceptions, such as capital improvements or repairs for a rental property, medical modifications, or home office tax breaks. You can also earn tax credits for energy-efficiency projects,…
Time to Renew Transaction Privilege Tax License
You have likely received notices from Arizona Department of Revenue and the City of Tucson that it is time to renew your TPT license. License renewals apply and are valid for one calendar year, January 1 to December 31. All licenses must be renewed by December 31 of the current year to apply to the…
Business Fraud Case Study: How to Detect & Prevent Fraud
On June 25, 2025, Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County Treasurer, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzling and laundering approximately $38.7 million of public funds. Ms. Gutfahr, who served as the Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 through 2024, began embezzling funds from the county in 2013 and continued to do so…
2025 End-of-Year Tax Planning is Crucial
Master 2025 tax planning with OBBBA strategies: charitable deductions, SALT caps, wash-sale rules & crypto tips. Minimize taxes before year-end.