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EV Tax Credits End in September 2025

Congress began creating tax incentives for purchasing energy efficient vehicles in 2005, and the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 brought major expansion to the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit…

QuickBooks Desktop Slated to Sunset as Intuit Shifts to the Cloud

Like many vendors across the software industry, including Microsoft and Adobe, Intuit is sunsetting its long-running desktop product line in favor of its cloud-based model. QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), used by…

August 2025 Newsletter

In this newsletter we cover employee gift matching programs as a philanthropic strategy, fraud prevention using the “fraud diamond” framework, upcoming expanded income tax disclosure requirements for private entities, and differences between public charities and private foundations. Also features a team spotlight on Lisset Anderson from Client Services.

Meet Nathan Bolt – Fractional CFO Services

Nathan is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) drawing from over two decades of experience in accounting and finance. He holds a BS in Accounting, is a licensed CPA, and…

Why 2025 Is Turning Out to Be a Great Year

In January, we wondered what the year would bring. Well, now we know what the first half of the year has brought, and it is good news for high-net-worth business…

ACC Announces New Policies Aimed at Preventing Business Filing Fraud

Most state business filing agencies like the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) are ministerial entities only and have no regulatory or enforcement authority.  In other words, these government entities can make…

Key Provisions of the New Tax Act

  On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. At the center of the bill is the extension of many provisions of…

OBBBA – Tax Treatment of R&D Expensing and Bonus Depreciation

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly impacts the tax treatment for businesses of research and development (R&D) expense and bonus depreciation. These new provisions offer substantial benefits and …

July 2025 Newsletter

What is The Difference Between a Public Charity and a Private Foundation?

If you listen to public radio, you have probably heard an announcement that programming is supported by an organization such as the Jane Doe Private Foundation or the Smith Family…

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.

Substantiating Charitable Contributions

June 30, 2026

To close loopholes, Congress added Section 170(f)(8)(A) to the Internal Revenue Code to create strict substantiation rules for charitable contribution deductions. Click through for the specifics, so you don’t get caught without proper substantiation for your charitable donations.

Payroll Systems and Compliance Challenges

June 4, 2026

Can payroll systems keep up with shifting regulations and constant compliance changes? Yes —with a little effort. Click through for an answer to this question and others regarding wage laws and tax requirements.

June 2026 Newsletter

June 4, 2026

What OBBBA Tax Changes Take Effect in 2026?

June 4, 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.

Do You Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments?

June 4, 2026

The US tax system requires taxpayers to pay tax on income as it is received during the year—paying estimated taxes through the year helps you avoid some potentially significant IRS penalties and interest. Click for what you need to know.

Top HOA Fraud Risks and Why Financial Statement Audits Matter

June 4, 2026

Fraud can occur in any Homeowners Association (HOA). Understanding where fraud tends to show up and what financial statement audits can reveal can help boards strengthen oversight and better protect community funds.

How to Structure Real Estate Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency

May 7, 2026

The structure behind real estate investment is key—the difference between a well-structured investment and a poorly structured one can be significant. Click for the details.