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Deciding Whether You Can Claim R&D Benefits
The research and development tax credit is a tax incentive program. Also known as the research and experimentation tax credit, the research tax credit, or the R&D credit, the credit allows…
Nonresident Individuals and Tax Returns
Form 1040-NR is a version of the IRS income tax return for nonresident individuals to file if they earned income from US sources throughout the year. As with regular Form…
Did You Know? R&A Offers Business Valuation Services
You want to know the value of your business. R&A can help you with that. Many business owners are faced at some point with the question “What is my company…
Are You Spending Too Much on Bookkeeping?
Wondering what your options are to reduce spending and increase income? Here are some tips: Organize your documents and communications. Receipts scattered? Can’t keep up with payments that are due? Missed payments…
Tax Treatment for Kids Working in the Family Business
What kind of business is a mom-and-pop operation? It’s probably not a question you pondered when you dreamed of going into business. Suppose you employ your child. How is this…
Did You Know? R&A Offers Outsourced Accounting, Payroll, and Advisory Services
You want to grow your business. R&A can help you do that. Many small- to mid-size businesses are outsourcing non-core functions, including accounting and payroll. Those services can include: general ledger management,…
Closing an Arizona Limited Liability Company
Closing your Arizona Limited Liability Company (LLC) can be a challenging and difficult task. You may be facing legal matters such as settling debt or protecting personal property and there…
Is Your Small Business At Risk For Internal Fraud?
Internal fraud, also called occupational fraud, is defined as “the use of one’s occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the organization’s resources or assets.” Simply stated, this…
Foreign Earned Income: The Tax Situation
If you live overseas, you will likely find yourself in a special tax situation and may need to file Form 2555, Foreign Earned Income. You may be eligible for an…
Pros and Cons of Tax Extensions
In general, individual and trust income tax returns are due on April 15th of each year, while partnerships and corporations must file by March 15th. If your accountant thinks there is…
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IRS Announces New Automatic Exemption from Penalty Program
The IRS’s Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program simplifies tax relief by automatically waiving failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and failure-to-deposit penalties for compliant taxpayers. Replacing the manual First Time Abate process, the automated system evaluates eligibility during return processing—waiving penalties for individuals and businesses with three years of clean compliance history—without requiring formal requests or phone calls.
Estate Planning is Changing: What Families Should Revisit Now
Shifting tax exemption thresholds, evolving retirement account rules, and changing family dynamics make static estate plans a risk. Families should revisit their plans now to update beneficiary designations, review trusts, refresh health care and financial powers of attorney, and adjust wealth transfer strategies to ensure their assets remain protected and align with their current intentions.
What to Consider When Selling Your Business to Employees
Selling your business to employees through an ESOP, cooperative, or management buyout preserves your company’s legacy and rewards your team, but it requires careful planning. Success hinges on choosing the right ownership structure, securing realistic financing (often involving seller notes), obtaining an independent valuation, and preparing strong leaders to handle daily operations after the transition.
The State of Construction Bonding in 2026: What Contractors Need to Know About Financial Reporting
Navigating the 2026 bonding landscape requires contractors to treat financial reporting as a strategic tool rather than a routine compliance exercise. With surety carriers tightening underwriting standards following elevated project complexities, labor costs, and recent severe claims, securing maximum bonding capacity hinges on transparency and financial discipline.
Caught In Prescott – Lessons in Fraud Prevention and Monitoring
Fraud in Prescott – lessons in fraud prevention and monitoring for your business.
IRS Makes Rare Midyear Change to Mileage Rates
A break for many who have been hit by high gas prices: The IRS has quietly announced a revision to the optional standard mileage rates for computing the allowable deductible costs of operating an automobile. Click through to see what has changed—and what hasn’t.
The Purpose of Form I-9: What Employers Need to Know
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
Junna is a supervisor in our Assurance department. In her role, she solves financial problems and helps provide accurate financial reporting for our clients.