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January 2025 Newsletter 2

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January 2025 Newsletter

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News Alert: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting – Business Clients

This is to alert you to recent developments regarding Beneficial Ownership Information reporting, commonly referred to as BOI or BOIR. BOI filing is a requirement to everyone that owns an…

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Residential Rental Property Owners – Transaction Privilege Tax Update

Effective January 1, 2025, residential rental property owners should no longer collect and remit any city transaction privilege tax (sales tax) on residential rentals. Not all Arizona cities assess this…

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Time to Renew Transaction Privilege Tax License

You have likely received notices from Arizona Department of Revenue and the City of Tucson that it is time to renew your TPT license. License renewals apply and are valid…

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The Tax Benefits of Giving

With fall décor already lining the shelves, it feels like the season of giving is right around the corner. As you consider your gifts and donations this year, keep in…

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The IRS Announces Inflation Changes for 2025

The following is not a comprehensive list of all changes, but a summary of key adjustments that will affect a wide range of taxpayers:   Standard deductions. For single taxpayers and…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

After a relatively mild year for tax changes, future policy stands at a crossroads-with a confluence of expiring tax provisions, a new administration, and evolving economic factors that will shape…

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Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

Tax planning requires thoughtful consideration and flexibility. Taxpayers should anticipate potential shifts to proactively position their tax strategy, no matter what lies ahead. We’ve highlighted important information in this article…

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Don’t Wait Until 2026: It Might Cost You Millions

As we approach 2025, future tax policy is bracing for change. With election results determined, policy shifts will begin to take shape as the new administration takes over. Any potential…

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June 2025 Newsletter

June 11, 2025

How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part II

June 11, 2025

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

June 11, 2025

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

May 12, 2025

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?

May 12, 2025

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

May 12, 2025

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

May 12, 2025

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…

May 2025 Newsletter

May 12, 2025

How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part I

April 18, 2025

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…