Your post-tax-filing checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things,…
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What you need to know about filing an extension — and minimizing penalties
If you don’t have everything ready to complete your 2025 federal individual income tax return by the…
Are you eligible for mileage deductions?
Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know…
Building a culture of accountability in nonprofits
You might be tempted to think that “accountability” is just the latest in a long line of…
AI in construction: 4 use cases to consider
Unless you’re ready to deploy robots on your jobsites, artificial intelligence (AI) won’t be performing any actual…
It’s your last chance to claim these clean energy tax breaks
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously…
Reviewing business structures for your manufacturing company
Whether you’re launching a new manufacturing company or you already own one, how that entity is structured…
April 15 is the deadline for more than just your income tax return
You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what…
April 15 isn’t only the income tax return filing deadline, it’s also the gift tax return filing deadline
If you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, you may need to file…
4 types of interest expense you may be able to deduct
Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are…
Does your nonprofit need a CFO?
Most nonprofits begin with a deep commitment to serving a mission — not a love of financial…
Parents: Claim all the tax credits you’re entitled to
Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various…
Don’t miss your opportunity to make a 2025 IRA contribution — whether you can deduct it or not
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA…
Manufacturers: Boost working capital by strategically managing inventory
For many manufacturers, inventory is both a necessity and a cash trap. Raw materials, work-in-process (WIP) and…
Employee engagement remains a nationwide concern
As an employer, have you noticed it’s been harder to keep employees motivated, focused or fully invested…
Play it smart by naming co-executors
Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions in the estate planning process. This person…
When nonprofit teams don’t see eye to eye on financial reporting
Tension between Accounting and Development teams is more than a simple workplace issue. It can have real…
Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the…
Has your manufacturing company conducted a benchmarking study?
For manufacturers, maintaining financial clarity is essential to staying competitive in an increasingly data-driven industry. Performing a…
Dispute prevention tips for contractors
For contractors running small and midsize construction businesses, even a single major conflict can turn an otherwise…
Owners’ compensation: A critical business valuation adjustment
Owners’ compensation can be a subjective — potentially contentious — issue when valuing a closely held business….