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May 2024 Newsletter
Rising property values in Arizona are prompting investors to implement 1031 exchange strategies to mitigate hefty capital gains taxes and reinvest for further growth.
Ensure Your Business Has Renewed Your Transaction Privilege License for 2024
R&A renews Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licenses for clients for which we process sales tax. If you process your TPT renewal yourself and have not yet done so, Arizona Department…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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IRS Interim Guidance Provides Clarity on Bonus Depreciation Rules
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought welcome news for businesses with the permanent return of 100 percent bonus depreciation. Businesses are now eligible to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets acquired and placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025. Until recently, bonus depreciation was scheduled to phase out entirely under previous law.…
Trump Accounts – The Basics
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 established the 530A account, a new type of tax-advantaged IRA designed specifically for children. Better known as Trump accounts, these IRAs are designed to help children enter adulthood with greater financial security. A Trump account is subject to certain special rules on contributions, investments, distributions,…
529 Tuition Programs – What You Need to Know
Qualified tuition programs, also called 529 plans, are tax-advantaged plans designed to encourage saving for future education costs. These plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions and are authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code (surprise!). Speaking of surprises, 2025 research shows that 52 percent of Americans don’t know what…
Handling a Family Business
Fairness isn’t always about equal shares – it’s often about what makes sense based on each person’s needs and circumstances. Sometimes one child needs more financial support or hands-on help. Other times, it’s about who’s better equipped to take the reins. At the end of the day, the goal is to land on a solution that allows…
Is Your Business Healthy?
Many leaders see sales and assume all is well, but hidden issues can linger under the surface. Discover the four essential financial tests. From liquidity to profitability, that determine the true health of your company.
The ABCs of RMDs and QCDs
The federal government encourages individuals to save for retirement by providing tax incentives for those who make contributions to personal retirement accounts. The goal is to help people achieve financial independence in retirement and lessen the burden on public assistance programs for older Americans. The government offers these tax incentives as a trade-off, foregoing tax…
Five Reasons to File Your Taxes Early
It has begun! The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the 2026 filing season. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. (Filing a six-month extension will give taxpayers until October 15, 2026, to file their tax returns but…
Could Your Child Owe Taxes? Here’s What To Know
We generally assume that children aren’t required to pay taxes. But if your child has unearned income-such as interest and dividends from investments-the IRS may require them to file a return. There are two main situations to consider. Their unearned income exceeds $2,700 for 2025 Your child will fall under what’s known as the kiddie…