How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Non-profits

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted July 4, 2025, introduces several tax changes directly affecting non-profit organizations. Below is an overview … [Read more...]

What the new OBBBA tax law could mean for individuals

As 2025 began, individual taxpayers faced uncertainty with several key provisions of the tax law that were set to expire at the end of the year. That changed on … [Read more...]

When Should You Amend a Tax Return? Here’s What You Need to Know

Filing your taxes often brings a sense of relief, but discovering a missed or forgotten detail after submission can quickly change that. Fortunately, the IRS … [Read more...]

Nicole becomes Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor

Nicole Fernkes recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification. She joined CDS in 2022 as a bookkeeper and earned her QuickBooks ProAdvisor … [Read more...]

Minnesota Paid Leave Program: Summary for Employers

Overview The purpose of MN Paid Leave is to provide short-term assistance for family and medical leave; it will be paid directly by the state to employees on … [Read more...]

If an employee hasn’t submitted their timesheet before we run payroll, can we delay paying them until they do?

Answer: No, you shouldn’t wait to pay the employee. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered, … [Read more...]

Emily Kampsen joins CDS

Emily Kampsen recently joined CDS in 2025 as a Governmental Auditor in our Willmar office. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with … [Read more...]

Significant business tax provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4. The new law includes a number of favorable changes that will affect small business … [Read more...]

Sarah becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Sarah Wentzel recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification.  She joined CDS in 2023 as a Bookkeeper. Prior to CDS, she worked in bookkeeping … [Read more...]