R&A CPAs blog

October 2022 Newsletter

I Bonds are a nearly risk-free diversification strategy to hedge against market volatility and there has been record demand for I Bonds.

September 2022 Newsletter

Intra-family loans may be beneficial to you and your family. Click through for the details. | It’s one of the most sweeping and most controversial bills passed in recent years.…

Intra-Family Loans: Transferring Wealth to Finance Future Generations

Over the past couple of years, the economy has been pulled in all directions. The effects have been seen through record-high home prices, higher interest rates, and inflation. While federal…

Cybersecurity & Remote Work: 6 Steps to Protect Your Business

In 2020, the FBI reported 1.4 million cybercrime complaints, mostly identity theft, up from 651,000 in 2019. The Federal Trade Commission received 4.8 million cybercrime complaints in 2020, up from…

August 2022 Newsletter

Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for taxes owed on larger estates, especially with today’s generous exemption amounts.

Depositing and Reporting Employment Taxes

As an employer, you are required to uphold the responsibility of payroll taxes. As such, you must also ensure that you understand what the rules are, especially due to how…

I’ll Get Back to You

When I started my career as a CPA, I was surprised to discover how fluid the tax law is. I had always thought that tax laws were black and white…

Employer Responsibilities Regarding 401(k) Plans

Offering a variety of competitive benefit plans (EBPs) has become a necessity for employers to attract and retain talent. Because of the cost and complexities of traditional pension plans, the…

IRS Offers More Time to Make Portability Election

Portability is often an effective, go-to estate planning strategy that could make a considerable difference for taxes owed on larger estates, especially with today’s generous exemption amounts. In a recent…

July 2022 Newsletter

Current Bear Market Creates Opportunities for Roth Conversions, IRS Makes Rare Midyear Mileage Rate Adjustment, All About Quarterly Tax Returns, 529 Plans: Good for Parents and Grandparents

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

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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.