Shift income to take advantage of the 0% long-term capital gains rate

Are you thinking about making financial gifts to loved ones? Would you also like to reduce your capital gains tax? If so, consider giving appreciated stock … [Read more...]

Introducing our newest Partners!

We are pleased to announce that Mitchell Erickson and Thomas Stoeckman have been admitted as Partners of CDS.  CEO, Brett Aamot, commented, “Mitchell and Thomas … [Read more...]

What is a Claim of Discrimination?

What does it mean when a discrimination claim is filed with the EEOC? Answered by the HR Experts When a claim is filed with the federal Equal Employment … [Read more...]

Can we terminate someone for taking FMLA leave during a major project they committed to helping with?

Answer No. When a leave of absence is “job protected,” like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it means you can’t terminate or demote the employee or … [Read more...]

A new year means new tax figures for individuals

Many tax figures are annually adjusted for inflation and typically increase each year (or at least every few years). For 2026, some additional changes are going … [Read more...]

Keep “put it on my tab” from becoming a problem for your business

Does your business let regulars run tabs? Customers who maintain tabs in restaurants, bars and retail shops are often profitable, and it may be in your best … [Read more...]

IRS issues guidance on Trump accounts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a new type of tax-advantaged account for eligible children. Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump … [Read more...]

Avoiding inadvertent S corp termination

S corporation structure provides most of the tax benefits of a partnership plus the liability protection of a corporation. But because of the strict … [Read more...]

More individuals with disabilities will be eligible for tax-advantaged ABLE accounts in 2026

Did you know there’s a tax-advantaged way to save for the expenses of a person with a disability that’s similar to saving for college expenses with a Section … [Read more...]