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Can I Claim a Tax Deduction for that Donation?
Clarify which donations are tax-deductible. Understand 501(c)(3), churches, schools, and other exempt organizations. Know what qualifies for your tax deduction.
Taxpayer Right to Representation in IRS Matters
Understand your right to IRS representation. Learn how CPAs and authorized representatives help with audits, negotiations, and IRS compliance to protect your interests.
No More Paper Tax Refund Checks
Paper tax refund checks ended September 30, 2025. Learn about direct deposit, digital payment options, and how to ensure faster refunds with electronic filing.
Meet Brenda Hays – Senior Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Specialist
Brenda Hays is R&A’s Senior Human Resources Coordinator and our payroll specialist. She has been a member of the R&A team since 2012. Her role has expanded over the years…
What Home Improvement Tax Breaks Are Set to Expire and Which Remain in Effect?
If you’re thinking about making upgrades to your home, you may have an opportunity to claim valuable tax breaks. While not every improvement qualifies, there are a few exceptions, such…
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…
Business Fraud Case Study: How to Detect & Prevent Fraud
On June 25, 2025, Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County Treasurer, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzling and laundering approximately $38.7 million of public funds. Ms. Gutfahr,…
2025 End-of-Year Tax Planning is Crucial
Master 2025 tax planning with OBBBA strategies: charitable deductions, SALT caps, wash-sale rules & crypto tips. Minimize taxes before year-end.
Upcoming Changes to Tip and Overtime Income Tax and Reporting
In July 2025, H.R.1, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. This Act provides deductions for tips and overtime compensation for 2025 through 2028. As a result,…
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IRS to Revise Nonprofit Tax Returns
New proposed changes to Form 990, which is filed by not-for-profit organizations, will focus on making an organization’s use of funds more transparent. Click for more details.
What OBBBA Tax Changes Take Effect in 2026?
January 1 ushered in a new set of provisions resulting from the One Big Beautiful Act that will influence what 2026 looks like. You will want to pay attention now, before the year gets too far along.
Understanding the Federal R&D Tax Credit
At its core, the federal R&D tax credit, enacted in 1981 to stimulate innovation and business investment, provides dollar-for-dollar savings tied to qualified research activities. It is now complemented by similar tax credits in many states and, together, federal and state credits can amount to as much as 20 percent of the costs incurred in…
Scam Alert: How To Spot Phishing, Smishing and Spoofing
Phishing remains a major threat. In the second half of 2024, email-based phishing attacks surged by 202 percent. Alarmingly, most of these attacks used link-based tactics, and 80 percent of the malicious links were categorized as zero‑day threats, meaning they exploited computer vulnerabilities before patches could be applied. During peak periods, users encountered an average…
IRS Interim Guidance Provides Clarity on Bonus Depreciation Rules
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought welcome news for businesses with the permanent return of 100 percent bonus depreciation. Businesses are now eligible to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets acquired and placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025. Until recently, bonus depreciation was scheduled to phase out entirely under previous law.…
Trump Accounts – The Basics
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 established the 530A account, a new type of tax-advantaged IRA designed specifically for children. Better known as Trump accounts, these IRAs are designed to help children enter adulthood with greater financial security. A Trump account is subject to certain special rules on contributions, investments, distributions,…
529 Tuition Programs – What You Need to Know
Qualified tuition programs, also called 529 plans, are tax-advantaged plans designed to encourage saving for future education costs. These plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions and are authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code (surprise!). Speaking of surprises, 2025 research shows that 52 percent of Americans don’t know what…