Use the tax code to make business losses less painful

Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften the blow by allowing businesses to … [Read more...]

Many tax limits affecting businesses have increased for 2023

An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually, and due to high inflation, many have increased more than usual for 2023. Here are … [Read more...]

4 tax challenges when considering retirement

Are you getting ready to retire? If so, you’ll soon experience changes in your lifestyle and income sources that may have numerous tax implications. Here’s a … [Read more...]

Brady Krupa joins CDS

Brady Krupa recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant. He was an intern for CDS in 2022. Brady graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa with a … [Read more...]

Ways to Make Filing Faster and Easier in 2024

At CDS, we see firsthand the challenges businesses and individuals face at tax time. The filing process can be complex and time-consuming, and even the smallest … [Read more...]

The IRS has just announced 2024 amounts for Health Savings Accounts

The IRS recently released guidance providing the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSA fundamentals An HSA is a trust … [Read more...]

Social Security’s Future

Recent reports have raised new concerns about the impending insolvency of the Social Security program, absent congressional action. Social Security reform has … [Read more...]

Improve Next Year’s Tax Situation Now!

Whether you receive a big refund or pay your taxes on tax day, taking action now can ensure next year’s tax bill is optimized by not paying a dollar more than … [Read more...]

5 Employers Found to Violate Federal Labor Laws & Regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued news releases announcing actions taken against five companies that were investigated … [Read more...]

Be Aware: Employee Retention Credit Scams on the Rise

The IRS recently shared its 2023 “Dirty Dozen”, or its annual list of tax-related scams to be aware of this season. The first tax scam released as part of the … [Read more...]