Generally, an attendance policy should outline your attendance expectations, the procedures your employees should follow if they’re going to be late or absent, … [Read more...]
Taming the tax tangle if you’re retiring soon
February 4, 2025 by Jeff Rislov
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a long career. Yet the transition may bring a … [Read more...]
What is progressive discipline?
January 29, 2025 by Nicholle Peterson
HR Question of the Week Progressive discipline is a process for addressing performance or behavioral issues with corrective action. Instead of immediately … [Read more...]
Denise Lewison joins CDS
January 28, 2025
Denise Lewison recently joined CDS as a part-time Tax Accountant. She brings 13 years of ag-related accounting experience to CDS. Denise graduated from … [Read more...]
Do you have questions about taking IRA withdrawals?
January 27, 2025 by Jim Rudnick
Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA … [Read more...]
2025 Tax Calendar
January 27, 2025 by Thomas Stoeckman
To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2025 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are … [Read more...]
Protecting your business from deepfake deception
January 27, 2025 by Kari Steinbeisser
Deepfakes — digital forgeries produced by artificial intelligence (AI) — have blurred the line between reality and illusion. On the upside, AI-generated … [Read more...]
The standard business mileage rate increased in 2025
January 27, 2025 by Carolyn Halverson
The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago and the 2025 optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of … [Read more...]
The Form W-2 and 1099-NEC deadline is coming up fast
January 27, 2025 by Karla Hemmesch
Last revised: 1-27-25 With the 2025 tax filing season underway, be aware that the deadline is coming up fast for businesses to submit certain information … [Read more...]
Amanda Manson Rejoins CDS
January 23, 2025
Amanda Manson recently returned to CDS as an Administrative Assistant in our Willmar office. She brings over 20 years of experience in customer service. Amanda … [Read more...]
