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How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part I
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…
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Managing Cash Flow and Tax Planning in Real Estate Portfolios
Real estate has weathered its fair share of market shifts in recent years, but compared to more volatile asset classes, its resilience continues to buoy portfolios with diversification and long-term…
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BOI Reporting Obligations Reinstated–And Then Removed Again
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is the agency that enforces the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Earlier in 2025, FinCEN sent out a notice indicating a…
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April 2025 Newsletter
The April newsletter featuring expert CPA guidance on analyzing non-profit tax returns, strategies for optimizing real estate portfolio cash flow, the latest updates on BOI reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, essential business disaster planning strategies, and understanding the tax implications of Roth IRA conversions.
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2024 Arizona Tax Credits for Individuals
The 2024 Arizona Tax Credit programs for individuals allow you to make a positive charitable impact while receiving a credit that reduces your Arizona income tax liability dollar for dollar.…
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IRS Announces Mileage Change For 2025
At the end of December, the IRS announced standard mileage rates for 2025. Below are the deductions, if you are using an automobile for approved purposes: Self-employed and business: 70…
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Tax Benefits for Businesses That Accommodate People with Disabilities
Businesses that make structural adaptations or other accommodations for the elderly or for employees or customers with disabilities may be eligible to save money on their taxes through various tax…
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IRS Takes Steps to Help Prevent Refund Delays on Duplicate Dependent Returns
If someone else claims your dependent on their tax return and files before you do, your e-filed return will be rejected by IRS. Duplicate dependent returns can be the result…
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Update – Significant Expiring Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) making significant changes to the existing tax code. Many of the provisions of the act were set to expire…
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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 for one calendar year, January 1 to December 31. All licenses must be renewed by December 31 of the current year to apply to the…
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, who served as the Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 through 2024, began embezzling funds from the county in 2013 and continued to do so…
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, employers must implement additional tracking mechanisms, so that this information is accurately reported on employees’ Form W-2. Tip Income Individuals are now eligible to deduct…
Setting Your Children Up for Financial Success
Parenting can be a challenge. You know this if you have lived through the “terrible twos.” If you haven’t yet had that experience, the “terrible twos” is a colloquial term for a phase of childhood typically starting around 18 months and lasting until around age 3 or 4. Your daily mantra for this stage is,…
Stepped-Up Basis: How It Affects Inherited Assets
An asset’s basis is its original purchase price, which determines how much tax will be owed when the asset is sold. When an asset is inherited, the so-called stepped-up basis resets this value to the asset’s fair market value at the time of the owner’s death. For example, if a family home was purchased for…
The Importance of Accurate Real Estate Valuation in Tax Reporting
Real estate valuations have garnered increased attention in tax reporting over the last several years, driven by fluctuations in property prices and heightened oversight around how those values are reported. Whether a property is held for personal or operational use, an investment, or development, how it’s valued can directly impact taxable income, balance sheets, and…
Retirement Plan Catch-up Contributions
Super-Catch-up and Catch-up as Roth Requirements Beginning January 1, 2026, significant changes will be implemented regarding retirement plan catch-up contributions for certain individuals. Both individuals and retirement plan sponsors need to be aware of these changes. The changes discussed below apply to most 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) retirement plans. Other types of plans are…