Julie Hanson recently returned to CDS as an Administrative Assistant in our Morris office. Prior to CDS, she worked in education for over 20 years. We're … [Read more...]
Ellary Shipman joins CDS
January 16, 2025
Ellary Shipman joined CDS in 2025 as a Tax Accountant. Prior to joining CDS, she gained over three years of experience in public accounting. She graduated with … [Read more...]
Logan Cronen joins CDS
January 15, 2025
Logan Cronen recently joined CDS in 2025 as a Staff Accountant, after an internship with the firm. He graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND … [Read more...]
Know When a Gift Tax Return is Required or Recommended
January 3, 2025 by Larry Stulen
Thanks to the annual gift tax exclusion, you can systematically reduce your taxable estate with little effort. And while you typically don’t have to file a gift … [Read more...]
Maximize your 401(k) in 2025: Smart strategies for a secure retirement
January 3, 2025 by David Corneil
Saving for retirement is a crucial financial goal and a 401(k) plan is one of the most effective tools for achieving it. If your employer offers a 401(k) or … [Read more...]
Erica Melbie joins CDS
January 3, 2025
Erica Melbie recently joined CDS as a Payroll Specialist in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in human resources, payroll, and benefits … [Read more...]
How inflation will affect your 2024 and 2025 tax bills?
December 13, 2024 by Annette Benson
Inflation can have a significant impact on federal tax breaks. While recent inflation has come down since its peak in 2022, some tax amounts will still increase … [Read more...]
Kelly O’Farrell earns Certified Business Exit Consultant® Designation
December 12, 2024
Partner, Kelly O'Farrell, CPA, CVA has recently earned the Certified Business Exit Consultant® Designation from the International Exit Planning Association … [Read more...]
Social Security wage base is going up in 2025
November 13, 2024 by Lori Reich
As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing … [Read more...]
