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Securing Operational Records in Business Emergency Preparedness Plans

Natural and human-caused disasters often occur without much warning and can disrupt even the most well-oiled operations. Being equipped with an emergency preparedness plan for your business can ensure continuity…

What To Know About Overtime Rules

Overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be confusing, but business owners need to know the provisions. Following are some provisions to be aware of. There’s no…

Tax Tips for Parents

When starting a family, you might be interested to know that you’re now eligible to claim new credits and deductions, which ultimately lessens the total value of your tax liability.…

Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know About New Reporting Requirements

Effective January 1, 2024, millions of privately-owned small businesses became subject to new reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), an anti-crime law that seeks to uncover the concealment…

Employer Payroll Taxes

There comes a time for most businesses when there is a need for labor beyond what the owner(s) can provide. Hiring employees comes with the responsibility for withholding income and…

July 2024 Newsletter

Disasters often occur with no warning and can be devastating to any business. Being prepared with emergency preparedness plans is vital.

How To Handle Intangible Assets – Part II: Business Buyers Beware

If you are currently in the market to acquire a business or may consider such a move later, you will want to carefully consider intangible assets in your business valuation.…

Do You Have More Than 100 Employees in Your Employee Benefit Plan?

If you have more than 100 employees participating in your employee benefit plan (EBP), you may be required to undergo an EBP audit. For plan years beginning on or after…

The Importance of Beneficiary Designations

“Carol Page” got a call from the bank-an IRA from her deceased father was found and paperwork needed to be signed. But before the money was made available, a snag…

Small Business Tax Breaks: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

When running a small business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of overseeing operations, managing cash flow, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With so many pressing priorities,…

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.