Choosing a business entity? Here are the pros and cons of a C corporation

If you’re launching a new business venture, you’re probably wondering which form of business is most suitable. Here is a summary of the major advantages and … [Read more...]

Becky Lang joins CDS

Becky Lang recently joined CDS as a Staff Auditor in our Willmar offce. Prior to CDS, she worked in private accounting for 12 years and public accounting for 7 … [Read more...]

Great Tax Reduction Ideas

The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. And with the much higher … [Read more...]

Benefits of an employer-sponsored HSA

No one needs to remind business owners that the cost of employee health care benefits keeps going up. One way to provide some of these benefits is through an … [Read more...]

Inflation means you and your employees can save more for retirement in 2023

How much can you and your employees contribute to your 401(k)s next year — or other retirement plans? In Notice 2022-55, the IRS recently announced … [Read more...]

Act now to reduce your business’s 2022 tax bill

It’s been a tumultuous year for many businesses, and the current economic climate promises more uncertainty for the short term, if not longer. Regardless of how … [Read more...]

5 steps to take now to cut your 2022 tax liability

It has been quite a year — high inflation, rising interest rates and a bear stock market. While there’s not a lot you can do about any of these financial … [Read more...]

Estate planning vocab 101: Executor and trustee

Among the many decisions you’ll have to make as your estate plan is being drafted is who you will appoint as the executor of your estate and the trustee of your … [Read more...]

Lee Becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Lee Bowen receives her QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification Lee Bowen recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification. Lee Bowen joined CDS in 2022 as … [Read more...]