From May 22 – September 4, all CDS office hours are as follows:• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM• Friday: CLOSEDEnjoy your summer! Week of June 29-July … [Read more...]
Behavioral analytics can be your fraud early-warning system
May 18, 2026 by Kari Steinbeisser
Occupational fraud often starts with an employee’s small behavioral change. For example, a salesperson might suddenly download an unusually large amount of … [Read more...]
Alayna Willcutt Joins CDS
May 15, 2026
Alayna Willcutt joined CDS as an Accountant in 2026. Alayna previously interned with us and brings three years of tax preparation experience. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Can I require an at-will employee to give two weeks’ notice?
May 13, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts of Mineral HR Answer: No, but you can request it as a professional courtesy. At-will employment means either party can end the … [Read more...]
Moving to a new state? Review the tax implications first
May 12, 2026 by Jennifer Solem
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary widely from state … [Read more...]
Fine-tune your tax withholding after filing your return
May 11, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
Many taxpayers discover at filing time that their tax payments during the year didn’t align with their actual liability — either too much or too little was … [Read more...]
Affordable ways to protect your small business from fraud
May 4, 2026 by Kari Steinbeisser
When it comes to fraud, small business owners can feel like they’re between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, the Association of Certified Fraud … [Read more...]
IRS issues final regulations on tips tax break
April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Halverson
Last year, a new income tax deduction for qualified cash tips went into effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The break is scheduled to expire … [Read more...]
Tax mitigation strategies when rebalancing your investment portfolio
April 28, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
Tax mitigation strategies when rebalancing your investment portfolio Large stock market gains in recent years, coupled with some significant volatility in … [Read more...]
Unlock tax-free gains with QSB stock
April 27, 2026 by Jim Rudnick
If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for qualified small business (QSB) stock. This … [Read more...]
