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Small Business Owners May Qualify to Deduct Their Home Office Expenses
If you own a small business and “exclusively and regularly” use part of your home as your primary place of doing business, you may be able to deduct some of…
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Can You Claim the Credit for Other Dependents?
If you’re taking care of adult children, relatives or parents, you know that this can create an additional financial strain. To ease it, the IRS offers a credit for dependents…
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Credits vs. Deductions: What’s the Difference?
Tax deductions and tax credits can both help you, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same thing. Knowing how they work can help you understand your tax situation. Tax credits…
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R&A CPAs Promotes Nathaniel K. Eggman to Shareholder
Tucson, AZ, January 26, 2022—R&A CPAs, one of Southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and business advisory firms, announced today that Nathaniel K. Eggman, CPA, PFS has been promoted to shareholder.…
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Taxable and Nontaxable Employee Benefits
As the unemployment rate falls from its 2020 high, employees are switching jobs in record numbers. The new stability in the economy means workers have more leeway to shop around…
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What’s the Tax Deal on IRAs?
IRAs—individual retirement arrangements—are among the most popular retirement savings vehicles. They can be used to reduce taxes on retirement savings, but how do they work? If you create a traditional…
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Did You Know? R&A Can Assist Your Business with Human Resources Services
Human resources management is a complex and ever-evolving aspect of running a business. Our clients often look to us to assist them in their human resource decisions. In addition to…
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Do You Need a Forensic Accountant?
If you discover money missing from your business, you may need a forensic accountant. Forensic accountants are qualified to investigate the source of missing money and determine whether you were…
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Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges: When They Are the Right Choice
In very simple terms, a like-kind exchange is a tax-deferred transaction that allows one asset to be swapped with another, similar asset without generating a capital gains tax liability from…
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Employee Retention Credit: New Guidance
In COVID Tax Tip 2021-123, the IRS clarifies some of the confusion surrounding the powerful but complex Employee Retention Credit. The IRS is addressing changes made by the American Rescue Plan…
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How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part II
In a way, IRS Form 990 consists of two separate tax returns. The first is the “numbers” section (discussed in part I of this article) where organizations report their income and expenses for the year. In the second, organizations report how they comply with the many federal rules and regulations that govern the existence of…
Meet Jessica Nutbrown: Client Accounting Services Supervisor
Jessica Nutbrown is a Supervisor in our Client Accounting Services department and has been a member of the R&A team for four years. In her role, she supports a variety of clients with their accounting needs, helping them stay organized, informed, and confident in their financial operations. Her strong work ethic and approachable style make…
Top 10 Cybersecurity Practices Every Business Needs to Stay Ahead of Threats
As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies to run their operations, cyber-related attacks have taken a quantum leap in both number and sophistication, threatening to derail continuity and create long-term impact. According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, 600 million cyberattacks occur around the globe every day. A single breach can devastate not only a…
Are Nonprofits Exempt from Arizona Sales Tax?
One of the appeals of establishing a nonprofit organization is that these organizations are generally exempt from paying one or more types of tax. But just because an entity is exempt from one type of tax does not mean it is exempt from all taxes. In my work with Arizona nonprofit organizations, one common question…
Why More Businesses are Turning to Fractional CFO Services
For many small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can often exceed operational needs or current budget realities, despite the clear value seasoned financial leaders bring to the table. Because of this, many businesses are turning to fractional CFO services as an alternative to capture the executive-level expertise without the…
Succession Planning is Vital – What You Need to Know
In 1977, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak incorporated Apple Computer, a company that would revolutionize technology and consumer electronics and have a profound impact on the music, film, and wireless industries. Apple went public in 1980, and by 1983, it was one of America’s top companies. In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form…
How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part I
According to the Internal Revenue Service, there are approximately 1.5 million public charities and private foundations in the US. That’s a lot of good work being done! Public charities depend on donations from the general public to carry out their missions. With 1.5 million organizations to choose from, how do you decide which you want…