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9 Money Milestones for Your 50s and Beyond
Every birthday is important in our book, but there are some key milestones to remember when planning for retirement. This age-by-age breakdown offers an overview of tax and financial planning…
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Did You Know? R&A Offers Talent Acquisition Services – Exclusively for Our Clients
Whether you want to hire a top-level executive or professional staff, R&A is able to handle all aspects of the hiring process for you. We offer a variety of talent…
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What Business Owners Should Know About Valuations
If you own a business, at some point you are likely to need a business valuation. A valuation can play a key role in helping you achieve your financial goals.…
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April 2023 Newsletter
How will a Department of Labor rule proposal affect your business?
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March 2023 Newsletter
R&A is pleased to share that, for the third consecutive year, we have won ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to our clients; one of just 44 accounting firms across the…
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IRS Clarifies Federal Taxes and State Payments
The IRS has recently announced that “in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors,” taxpayers in many states will not need to report various payments on their 2022…
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Does Your Business Have to File Schedules K-2 and K-3?
In alignment with IRS requirements, there are certain businesses that must file Schedule K-2 and Schedule K-3. Ultimately, any pass-through entities that have relevant international income, deductions, credits, or other…
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After the Audit: An Overview of SAS 114 & SAS 115, Auditor’s Communication Letters
Independent financial statement audits are designed to provide assurance that the amounts reported in them are reasonably stated. An integral part of the audit process is an assessment of the…
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Understanding Business Travel Deductions
If you travel for business, you want to claim valid deductions, but the rules can be confusing. Following are just a few tax details business travelers should know. Business travel deductions…
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February 2023 Newsletter
An integral part of the audit process are letters to both governance and management communicating their findings.
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2025 End-of-Year Tax Planning is Crucial
Master 2025 tax planning with OBBBA strategies: charitable deductions, SALT caps, wash-sale rules & crypto tips. Minimize taxes before year-end.
Upcoming Changes to Tip and Overtime Income Tax and Reporting
In July 2025, H.R.1, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. This Act provides deductions for tips and overtime compensation for 2025 through 2028. As a result, employers must implement additional tracking mechanisms, so that this information is accurately reported on employees’ Form W-2. Tip Income Individuals are now eligible to deduct…
Setting Your Children Up for Financial Success
Parenting can be a challenge. You know this if you have lived through the “terrible twos.” If you haven’t yet had that experience, the “terrible twos” is a colloquial term for a phase of childhood typically starting around 18 months and lasting until around age 3 or 4. Your daily mantra for this stage is,…
Stepped-Up Basis: How It Affects Inherited Assets
An asset’s basis is its original purchase price, which determines how much tax will be owed when the asset is sold. When an asset is inherited, the so-called stepped-up basis resets this value to the asset’s fair market value at the time of the owner’s death. For example, if a family home was purchased for…
The Importance of Accurate Real Estate Valuation in Tax Reporting
Real estate valuations have garnered increased attention in tax reporting over the last several years, driven by fluctuations in property prices and heightened oversight around how those values are reported. Whether a property is held for personal or operational use, an investment, or development, how it’s valued can directly impact taxable income, balance sheets, and…
Retirement Plan Catch-up Contributions
Super-Catch-up and Catch-up as Roth Requirements Beginning January 1, 2026, significant changes will be implemented regarding retirement plan catch-up contributions for certain individuals. Both individuals and retirement plan sponsors need to be aware of these changes. The changes discussed below apply to most 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) retirement plans. Other types of plans are…
Meet Chang Moo – Supervisor, Tax
Chang Moo is a Supervisor in our Tax department and has been a member of our team since 2017. Prior to joining R&A, he worked for Deloitte and RSM. His career in public accounting began in 2006. Chang graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. In addition to assisting clients…