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Crowdfunding – Important Tax Guidelines
If you have been using a crowdfunding platform, such as GoFundMe, Kickstarter, or Patreon, to solicit contributions or for charitable donations or gifts, you may be required to report distributions of…
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Reminder – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
In July of this year, we alerted you to new reporting obligations that became effective on January 1, 2023, affecting millions of privately owned small businesses. The Corporate Transparency Act…
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Planning for W-2 Year-End Payroll Filings
With the end of the year approaching, your business should have a plan in place for a crucial step: W-2 filing. W-2 filing directly affects your employees-timeliness and accuracy are vital.…
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New Changes in 529 Plans Bring Greater Value for Families
Since their inception in 1996, 529 plans have long been regarded as a valuable college savings vehicle, helping families mitigate the burden of substantial educational expenses. As tuition rates continue…
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Understanding REITs: A Guide to Tax-Efficient Real Estate Investing
Investing in real estate is widely recognized as one of the most effective strategies for building long-term wealth. It provides a tangible asset that not only serves as a portfolio…
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Tax Implications of Bonuses
If your business rewards your team’s performance with bonuses, there are tax implications to understand. You can generally deduct the cost of bonuses as compensation for services. If you use cash-method…
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Employee vs. Freelancer: Tax and Financial Implications for Business Owners
Deciding to onboard a freelancer, also known as an independent contractor, requires understanding the tax and financial implications. Following are some considerations as you determine what works best for your…
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Business Tax Account Gives Business Taxpayers New Options for Making Payments Easier
The IRS’s Business Tax Account (BTA) is an online self-service tool designed to help business taxpayers manage their tax responsibilities efficiently. BTA, launched last fall, is an important part of…
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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…
Meet Chang Moo – Supervisor, Tax
Chang Moo is a Supervisor in our Tax department and has been a member of our team since 2017. Prior to joining R&A, he worked for Deloitte and RSM. His career in public accounting began in 2006. Chang graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. In addition to assisting clients…