Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
January 2, 2018
A New Year and New Tax Laws: What Reform Means for IRS Tax Brackets and Deductions
The standard deduction is effectively doubled to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers, while the additional standard deductions for the elderly and blind are retained.
January 1, 2018
Tax Pro Shows Hidden Benefits of 2018 Tax Reform Law
There are so many cool things that you can do with this new tax law. I will be updating you on more of them soon.
January 1, 2018
2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit
The TCJA doubles increases the child tax credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000 and raises the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,400. In addition, it authorizes a $500 nonrefundable credit for non-child dependents for taxpayers who don’t claim a CTC.
December 31, 2017
New Top Inspector at IRS Watchdog Agency
TIGTA's Office of Investigations investigates allegations related to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement concerning activities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and related entities, and also protects the IRS against external attempts to corrupt...
December 31, 2017
Workplace Resolutions For the New Year – 2018
Too often workplace policies are only considered in the context of some negative workplace action when it is actually occurs, such as a termination or other employment issue. Sometimes it may involve a legal claim by an applicant or employee.
December 28, 2017
2018 IRS Income Tax Refund Chart – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
When will you get your IRS income tax refund? How quickly a taxpayer receives a refund also depends on when they file and whether they have requested a direct deposit of their refund, or a paper check. This is because during some time frames there is ...
December 28, 2017
New Tax Law Complicates Property Tax Deduction: How Pre-Paying Can Help
Before the new tax reform law – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) -- was finalized, Congress made a slight concession to residents of high-tax states by including a limited deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), which includes state income, sales ...
December 27, 2017
Single Family Home Rental Prices Hit New High
Median rent across the country rose 2.4 percent over the past year to a median rental price of $1,435 per month, the highest median rent Zillow has ever reported.
December 26, 2017
Many States See New Employment Laws in 2018
As the new year approaches, employers across the United States scramble to become compliant with local and state employment laws.
December 26, 2017
Exempt Employee Salary Threshold Rises Across the U.S.
Last year employers anxiously watched as the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a rule requiring the salary threshold for exempt employees to double. The new overtime rule required that employees see a new salary of $47,476 in order to qualify as an ...
December 26, 2017
Existing Home Sales Surge in November
Existing-home sales surged for the third straight month in November and reached their strongest pace in almost 11 years, according to the National Association of Realtors. All major regions except for the West saw a significant hike in sales activity las
December 26, 2017
Confirmation.com Expands in South America
The Confirmation.com application provides a platform for auditors and accounting firms to control the audit process from start to finish by securely performing audit confirmations to third-party responders such as companies, financial institutions ...