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529 Plans: Good for Parents and Grandparents

For families trying to save for their children’s college education, 529 college savings plans, named for a section of the tax code, have always been hailed as a great option—perhaps…

IRS Makes Rare Midyear Mileage Rate Adjustment

The IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the…

June 2022 Newsletter

There are new reporting rules for 2022 for nonprofits that receive contributions of nonfinancial assets.

What Is FATCA?

Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), US taxpayers holding financial assets outside the US must report those assets to the IRS using Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign…

IRS Notices CP2100 and 2100A Help Payers Correct Backup Withholding Errors

You might get a special error notice if your tax filings include one or more of the forms below: Form 1099-B, Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions Form 1099-DIV,…

Is It a Hobby or a Business?

In general, a hobby is an activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention…

Filing the Final Tax Return

As a survivor, executor, or administrator of an estate, you are obligated to file an income tax return reporting all the deceased’s income up to his or her date of…

Income Tax Credit for Residential Solar Devices

Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding homeowners who installed a solar energy device in their residential home during 2021 to submit Form 310, Credit for Solar Energy Devices with their individual…

Intro to the Accounts Payable Process

The term “accounts payable” encompasses almost all the non-payroll payments a business makes. It’s an integral part of your company’s financial statements. If you fail to track billing properly, the…

Cryptocurrency Basics

Cryptocurrency has been in the news a lot lately as it continues to gain traction as an alternative currency. Many are considering whether this is the time to invest in…

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.