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Crowdfunding – Important Tax Guidelines
If you have been using a crowdfunding platform, such as GoFundMe, Kickstarter, or Patreon, to solicit contributions or for charitable donations or gifts, you may be required to report distributions of…
Reminder – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
In July of this year, we alerted you to new reporting obligations that became effective on January 1, 2023, affecting millions of privately owned small businesses. The Corporate Transparency Act…
Planning for W-2 Year-End Payroll Filings
With the end of the year approaching, your business should have a plan in place for a crucial step: W-2 filing. W-2 filing directly affects your employees-timeliness and accuracy are vital.…
New Changes in 529 Plans Bring Greater Value for Families
Since their inception in 1996, 529 plans have long been regarded as a valuable college savings vehicle, helping families mitigate the burden of substantial educational expenses. As tuition rates continue…
Understanding REITs: A Guide to Tax-Efficient Real Estate Investing
Investing in real estate is widely recognized as one of the most effective strategies for building long-term wealth. It provides a tangible asset that not only serves as a portfolio…
Tax Implications of Bonuses
If your business rewards your team’s performance with bonuses, there are tax implications to understand. You can generally deduct the cost of bonuses as compensation for services. If you use cash-method…
Employee vs. Freelancer: Tax and Financial Implications for Business Owners
Deciding to onboard a freelancer, also known as an independent contractor, requires understanding the tax and financial implications. Following are some considerations as you determine what works best for your…
Business Tax Account Gives Business Taxpayers New Options for Making Payments Easier
The IRS’s Business Tax Account (BTA) is an online self-service tool designed to help business taxpayers manage their tax responsibilities efficiently. BTA, launched last fall, is an important part of…
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IRS Announces New Automatic Exemption from Penalty Program
The IRS’s Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program simplifies tax relief by automatically waiving failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and failure-to-deposit penalties for compliant taxpayers. Replacing the manual First Time Abate process, the automated system evaluates eligibility during return processing—waiving penalties for individuals and businesses with three years of clean compliance history—without requiring formal requests or phone calls.
Estate Planning is Changing: What Families Should Revisit Now
Shifting tax exemption thresholds, evolving retirement account rules, and changing family dynamics make static estate plans a risk. Families should revisit their plans now to update beneficiary designations, review trusts, refresh health care and financial powers of attorney, and adjust wealth transfer strategies to ensure their assets remain protected and align with their current intentions.
What to Consider When Selling Your Business to Employees
Selling your business to employees through an ESOP, cooperative, or management buyout preserves your company’s legacy and rewards your team, but it requires careful planning. Success hinges on choosing the right ownership structure, securing realistic financing (often involving seller notes), obtaining an independent valuation, and preparing strong leaders to handle daily operations after the transition.
The State of Construction Bonding in 2026: What Contractors Need to Know About Financial Reporting
Navigating the 2026 bonding landscape requires contractors to treat financial reporting as a strategic tool rather than a routine compliance exercise. With surety carriers tightening underwriting standards following elevated project complexities, labor costs, and recent severe claims, securing maximum bonding capacity hinges on transparency and financial discipline.
Caught In Prescott – Lessons in Fraud Prevention and Monitoring
Fraud in Prescott – lessons in fraud prevention and monitoring for your business.
IRS Makes Rare Midyear Change to Mileage Rates
A break for many who have been hit by high gas prices: The IRS has quietly announced a revision to the optional standard mileage rates for computing the allowable deductible costs of operating an automobile. Click through to see what has changed—and what hasn’t.
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.