Question of the Week: Our CEO asked if we should be doing stay interviews. What are they? How do we do them? Answer: A stay interview is a simple, planned … [Read more...]
Is an HDHP plus an HSA a financially smart health care option for you?
October 28, 2025 by Nicholle Peterson
Health care costs continue to increase. Pairing a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help. Insurance premiums will be … [Read more...]
Making the most of the new deduction for seniors
October 27, 2025 by Annette Benson
For 2025 through 2028, individuals age 65 or older generally can claim a new “senior” deduction of up to $6,000 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). … [Read more...]
Review your business expenses before year end
October 27, 2025 by Larry Stulen
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will reduce 2025 taxes and … [Read more...]
Boost your tax savings by donating appreciated stock instead of cash
October 24, 2025 by Thomas Stoeckman
Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added benefit. If you donate … [Read more...]
Should your business maximize deductions for real estate improvements now or spread them out?
October 24, 2025 by Jennifer Lownsbury
Commercial real estate usually must be depreciated over 39 years. But certain real estate improvements — specifically, qualified improvement property (QIP) — … [Read more...]
What do the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you?
October 24, 2025 by Mitchell Erickson
The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes permanent or amends … [Read more...]
The 2025 SALT deduction cap increase might save you substantial taxes
October 24, 2025 by Jeff Rislov
If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly reduce your 2025 federal … [Read more...]
Stop Fraud at the Front Desk
October 24, 2025 by Annette Benson
Small businesses often rely on a few trusted employees to be the first people customers encounter — not to mention, the primary ones to collect payments and … [Read more...]
The tax traps of personally guaranteeing a loan to your corporation
September 30, 2025 by Jennifer Lownsbury
If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand the potential tax … [Read more...]
