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Jackie Kennedy | Jan. 9, 2020

4 New Law Changes That May Affect Your Retirement Plan

If you save for retirement with an IRA or other plan, you’ll be interested to know that Congress recently passed…

Ashley Sparks | Jan. 6, 2020

Contemplating Fraud Litigation? Not Without a CPA

You may already know how CPAs can help businesses uncover and prevent fraud. But what about when a fraud incident…

Tracy Stevens | Jan. 3, 2020

Congress Rolls Back Burdensome UBIT On Transportation Benefits

A much-hated tax on not-for-profit organizations is on the way out. At the end of 2019, Congress repealed a provision…

Susan Bishop | Dec. 31, 2019

Your Home Office Expenses May Be Tax Deductible

Technology has made it easier to work from home so lots of people now commute each morning to an office…

Jackie Kennedy | Dec. 27, 2019

Congress Gives A Holiday Gift In The Form Of Favorable Tax Provisions

As part of a year-end budget bill, Congress just passed a package of tax provisions that will provide savings for…

Tom Margarit | Dec. 27, 2019

5 Ways To Strengthen Your Business For The New Year

The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a great opportunity for reflection and planning. You…

Becky Gibbs | Dec. 11, 2019

How Many Directors Does Your Nonprofit’s Board Need?

State law typically specifies the minimum number of directors a not-for-profit must have on its board. But so long as…

Ashley Sparks | Nov. 20, 2019

Bridging The Gap Between Budgeting And Risk Management

At many companies, a wide gap exists between the budgeting process and risk management. Failing to consider major threats could…

Susan Bishop | Nov. 14, 2019

Using Your 401(k) Plan to Save This Year and Next

You can reduce taxes and save for retirement by contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan. If your employer offers a…

Becky Gibbs | Nov. 14, 2019

Accounting for Contributions and Grants is Now Easier

Accounting for contributions and grants has often proven complicated for not-for-profits, especially when they come with donor-imposed conditions. But 2018…

Susan Bishop | Nov. 6, 2019

Save For A Disabled Family Member With A Tax-Advantaged Account

There’s a tax-advantaged way for people to save for the needs of family members with disabilities — without having them…

Charlie Metzig | Nov. 6, 2019

Is Multicloud Computing Right For Your Business?

Cloud computing — storing data and accessing apps via the Internet — has been widely adopted by businesses across industry…

Ashley Sparks | Nov. 4, 2019

International Trade Fraud Protection

The U.S. economy depends on import and export markets to run as designed. After all, revenue from trade tariffs and duties…

Susan Bishop | Oct. 29, 2019

IRA Charitable Donations: An Alternative to Taxable Required Distributions

Are you charitably minded and have a significant amount of money in an IRA? If you’re age 70½ or older,…

Ashley Sparks | Oct. 21, 2019

Putting the Brakes on Lapping Schemes

Lapping schemes are one of the most common ways crooked employees skim money from their employers. In these schemes, a…

Susan Bishop | Oct. 15, 2019

Use a Coverdell ESA to Help Pay College, Elementary and Secondary School Costs

There are several ways to save for your child’s or grandchild’s education, including with a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA).…