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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…
Don’t Wait Until 2026: It Might Cost You Millions
As we approach 2025, future tax policy is bracing for change. With election results determined, policy shifts will begin to take shape as the new administration takes over. Any potential…
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What You Need to Know About Paying Household Employees
When you hire someone to do work in your home, they may be considered a household employee, and you might have some tax withholding responsibility when you pay them. You may have heard of this tax referred to as the “nanny tax.” These taxes are actually employment taxes and include social security, Medicare, and sometimes…
Update on Trump Accounts – Automatic Enrollment
Do you have a child under the age of 18? They most likely have a Trump Account now, whether or not you signed them up for one. The US Department of Treasury recently began automatically enrolling eligible children in the program rather than waiting for parents or guardians to apply. Even though your child may…
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Suppose your business hires an outside person to complete a task. What is your tax withholding responsibility when you pay this person? The answer depends on the business relationship between you and the person doing work for you. Types of workers There are two kinds of workers: employees and independent contractors. (We know this is…
Payroll Security Best Practices for Small Businesses
Payroll systems handle large volumes of sensitive personal data, making them vulnerable to breaches. To safeguard this data, organizations need integrated security measures that minimize the risks of errors, fraud, and operational disruptions. AI can support these efforts by identifying processing issues and suspicious activity, but it is not a standalone solution. Effective payroll security…
Checking Your Federal Tax Withholding – Why, When, and How
If you are an employee, you know that various taxes are withheld from your paychecks. While you generally can’t change the amount of social security and Medicare taxes withheld, you can change the withholding amounts of federal and state income tax. In fact, the IRS encourages taxpayers to review their income tax withholding at least…
R&A Named a 2026 Top 500 US Accounting Firm
R&A is very pleased to share that we have been recognized as a Top 500 Firm in the US for 2026 by INSIDE Public Accounting based on US net revenue. INSIDE Public Accounting is a leader in practice management and CPA firm resources for the public accounting profession. Of this recognition, Phillip C. Dalrymple, CPA, CFE, and R&A Managing Partner said, “We are proud…
Trusts Can be Powerful Estate Planning Tools
You’ve probably had a check-up with your doctor or dentist in the last year as part of your routine practice of self-care. Preventive visits like this can detect and address potential health issues in their earliest and most treatable stages. We think of estate planning as preventive care for your life and loved ones. No…
Promises of Tax Settlements for “Pennies on the Dollar” are Often Too Good to be True
At R&A CPAs, we often find ourselves counselling individuals or businesses that are overwhelmed by large tax liabilities or mired in IRS bureaucracy. Like you, we see ads promising amazing “pennies on the dollar” settlement deals with the IRS touted by “professionals,” backed up by dramatic testimonials of success. These settlements refer to the IRS’s…