As we move into 2025, sustainability takes center stage, not only in our everyday lives but also in our financial planning. Two significant avenues for savings … [Read more...]
Maximizing Your Savings: Home Energy and Electric Vehicle Tax Credits
Maximize your year-end giving with gifts that offer tax benefits
As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and … [Read more...]
Help protect your employees’ 401(k) plan savings from fraud
Recently, a 401(k) plan participant was defrauded of approximately $740,000 when he fell victim to an elaborate scheme perpetrated by overseas criminals. … [Read more...]
Donor-advised Fund: A powerful vehicle for charitable giving
If charitable giving is important to you, consider a donor-advised fund (DAF). A DAF — typically sponsored and managed by a community foundation or commercial … [Read more...]
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) & Reporting
March 2, 2025 Press Release: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting … [Read more...]
Amanda becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Amanda Buckingham, MBA, recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification. Amanda joined CDS in 2024 as a Senior Accountant. Prior to CDS, she … [Read more...]
Abby becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Abby Anderson recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification. Abby joined CDS in 2024 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated from Southern New … [Read more...]
Abby Schaefer joins CDS
Abby Schaefer recently joined CDS as a Payroll Specialist in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in payroll and bookkeeping for one year and customer … [Read more...]
Minnesota Paid Leave Deadline Approaching
Paid Leave is a new program launching for Minnesotans in 2026. It provides paid time off when a serious health condition prevents a worker from working, when … [Read more...]
6 tax-free income opportunities
Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current … [Read more...]


