Sierra Stephens, CPP, has been promoted to Payroll Manager. She joined CDS in 2017 as a Payroll Specialist, bringing over eleven years of client service … [Read more...]
Midyear 2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase (Condensed)
July 29, 2026 by Tonya Raths
The IRS has made a midyear increase in the standard mileage rate for business vehicle use, including for cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks and panel trucks. These … [Read more...]
Non-profit Organization Outlook for 2026: CPA Firm Insights & Action Steps
July 29, 2026 by Meranda Wacek
As 2026 approached, non-profit organizations face a rapidly changing environment. Economic volatility, evolving donor expectations, technological advancement, … [Read more...]
How and what you donate impacts your tax deductions
July 21, 2026 by Mitch Hjelle
SUMMARY Donation type, amount, and how it’s given affect your tax deduction. New rule: Only donations exceeding 0.5% of your AGI are deductible if you … [Read more...]
Alayna Willcutt receives Online QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification
July 20, 2026
Alayna Willcutt recently received her QuickBooks® ProAdvisor Online Level I certification. She joined CDS in 2026 as an Accountant. Alayna previously interned … [Read more...]
The new-and-improved credit for employer-provided child care
July 20, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
SUMMARY Key Enhancements (Starting 2026) Credit rate increased: 40% of qualified child care facility expenditures 10% of qualified resource and … [Read more...]
IRS issues guidance on QOZ program changes
July 17, 2026 by Jeff Rislov
The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program provides tax incentives to invest in designated low-income communities across the United States. Tax law changes … [Read more...]
Business and other mileage rates increase for the second half of 2026
July 16, 2026 by Tonya Raths
SUMMARY The IRS raised mileage rates midyear due to higher fuel costs. The change affects you only if you use the standard mileage rate (not the actual-expense … [Read more...]
What do our managers need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
July 15, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts Your managers have two basic responsibilities under FMLA: notifying HR when any employee might be missing work for an … [Read more...]
