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The Essentials of Payroll Tax Recordkeeping

Federal agencies such as the IRS and the Department of Labor require employers to maintain detailed information on wages, hours and taxes; state laws often impose additional regulations. Some records,…

IRS First-Time Abatement Program Policy Change

Did you know that if you file a tax return late, pay taxes late, or make mistakes in making tax deposits, the IRS imposes a penalty? For your sake, we…

What to Know About Social Security Now and in Retirement

Social Security provides nearly 97% of older adults with a foundation of retirement protection in their later years. For many, it serves as a major source of income, supplementing 40%…

Preparing for an Audit

The word ‘audit’ can invoke images of piles of paperwork, discovery of horrible mistakes, and endless email chains in our mind’s eye. For auditees, exhaustion can creep in before the…

Tax Planning Strategies for Multi-State Real Estate Investors

In today’s market, investing in real estate across state lines has become an increasingly accessible and effective way to build a diversified portfolio and tap into areas that show strong…

How Do You Know When Your Business Is Ready for a CFO?

One of the biggest challenges in running a successful company is managing growth. Not having the right skill set in place is like having the bat boy fill in as…

Tax Harvesting Strategies: How to Make Gains and Losses Work in Your Favor

Learn tax-gain and tax-loss harvesting strategies for 2025. Maximize investments, reduce tax liability, and plan year-end tax positions with proven tactics.

December 2025 Newsletter

Arizona Tax Credits for Individuals – 2025

Discover Arizona tax credits for 2025: charitable donations, foster care, school tuition, and military family relief. Learn limits and filing deadlines for maximum savings.

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.

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.