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Handling a Family Business

Fairness isn’t always about equal shares – it’s often about what makes sense based on each person’s needs and circumstances. Sometimes one child needs more financial support or hands-on help. Other times,…

Is Your Business Healthy?

Many leaders see sales and assume all is well, but hidden issues can linger under the surface. Discover the four essential financial tests. From liquidity to profitability, that determine the true health of your company.

The ABCs of RMDs and QCDs

The federal government encourages individuals to  save for retirement by providing tax incentives for those who make contributions to personal retirement accounts. The goal is to help people achieve financial…

Five Reasons to File Your Taxes Early

It has begun! The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the 2026 filing season. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their…

Could Your Child Owe Taxes? Here’s What To Know

We generally assume that children aren’t required to pay taxes. But if your child has unearned income-such as interest and dividends from investments-the IRS may require them to file a…

Should I Get an IP PIN?

In recent years, tax-related identity theft has been a growing problem and has evolved into a major enterprise run by well-funded, technically sophisticated national and international criminal syndicates. In the…

New USPS Regulations: Don’t Run Afoul of the Mailbox Rule!

The Internal Revenue Code provides that a mailed tax document or payment is deemed to be filed timely if it is properly addressed, has sufficient postage, and is postmarked by…

What Documents Do I Need to File My Individual Income Tax Returns?

Seems like I just barely put my holiday decorations away, and now it’s  already time to start gathering documents for my 2024 income tax returns. Whether you are super-organized or…

February 2026 Newsletter

January 2026 Newsletter

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.