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What Business Owners Need to Know About Business Travel Deductions

When it comes to deducting business travel expenses, business owners and employers face a maze of rules that can be both complicated and prone to change. However, understanding these regulations…

January 2025 Newsletter 2

January 2025 Newsletter

News Alert: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting – Business Clients

This is to alert you to recent developments regarding Beneficial Ownership Information reporting, commonly referred to as BOI or BOIR. BOI filing is a requirement to everyone that owns an…

Residential Rental Property Owners – Transaction Privilege Tax Update

Effective January 1, 2025, residential rental property owners should no longer collect and remit any city transaction privilege tax (sales tax) on residential rentals. Not all Arizona cities assess this…

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…

The Tax Benefits of Giving

With fall décor already lining the shelves, it feels like the season of giving is right around the corner. As you consider your gifts and donations this year, keep in…

The IRS Announces Inflation Changes for 2025

The following is not a comprehensive list of all changes, but a summary of key adjustments that will affect a wide range of taxpayers:   Standard deductions. For single taxpayers and…

Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

After a relatively mild year for tax changes, future policy stands at a crossroads-with a confluence of expiring tax provisions, a new administration, and evolving economic factors that will shape…

Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

Tax planning requires thoughtful consideration and flexibility. Taxpayers should anticipate potential shifts to proactively position their tax strategy, no matter what lies ahead. We’ve highlighted important information in this article…

The Purpose of Form I-9: What Employers Need to Know

July 30, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

Poor recordkeeping can create costs that include problems with tax compliance, reporting, and planning—among others. Click for details and avoid these errors.

July 2026 Newsletter

July 30, 2026

June 2026 Newsletter

June 30, 2026

Meet Christopher Bezerra-Clark — Associate, Client Accounting Services

June 30, 2026

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

June 30, 2026

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

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.