Construction accounting that reveals problems early: job costing, change orders, and WIP reporting
Construction businesses can stay profitable on paper while margin quietly slips away on individual jobs. This article explains how job costing, ...
The Pros and Cons of an Inventory Standard Costing System: Insights with Michael Goetz, CPA
Standard costing can be a powerful tool for cost control -- but only if it's implemented thoughtfully and maintained consistently. In this Q&A, ...
Section 179D energy-efficient commercial building deduction: a reminder for projects already underway
Although the June 30, 2026 deadline for the Section 179D energy-efficient commercial building deduction has passed, projects that began ...
Transfer pricing and related entities: what business owners need to know
Business owners who move money, goods, or services between commonly controlled entities are subject to IRS transfer pricing rules, which require ...
The Chips Are Falling Into Place, and Central New York Manufacturers Need to Be Ready
A $100 billion semiconductor investment is coming to Central New York -- and it will reshape the regional supply chain in ways most ...
When unequal cash creates unequal risk: disproportionate distributions in S-corps
Disproportionate distributions in S corporations can trigger unintended tax consequences and even loss of S status. Learn where the risks arise ...
Financial resilience: managing business performance and personal risk together
For business owners, financial decisions rarely stay within company walls - they extend into personal wealth and security. Financial resilience ...
S-corporations 101: FAQs for business owners
S-corporations are one of the most frequently discussed (but often misunderstood) tax structures for small business owners. While they can offer ...
The mega backdoor Roth: a straightforward strategy for high earners locked out of Roth IRAs
For high-income professionals locked out of traditional Roth contributions, mega Roth conversions offer a powerful alternative. By contributing ...
IRS clarifies 100% first-year bonus depreciation rules
The IRS recently issued new guidance clarifying how the permanent 100% bonus depreciation deduction will work moving forward. This allows ...
AI and Fair Lending: Why Financial Institutions Must Maintain Vigilance Despite Shifting Regulatory Priorities
Recent regulatory shifts have created uncertainty about fair lending oversight. But financial institutions can't afford to reduce their ...
Disguised dividends: what C corp owners should know about reasonable compensation
Mitigate the risk of IRS reclassification of compensation as disguised dividends. Learn how C corporations can structure owner-employee pay to ...
Historic FSA update: employers must act before year-end if they want to raise dependent care contribution limits
For the first time since 1986, dependent care flexible spending account limits are getting a major boost - rising from $5,000 to $7,500 for the ...
Beyond basis: understanding at-risk limits on loss deductions
Learn how basis and at-risk amounts work together to determine loss deductibility in partnerships and S corporations, and why tracking both is ...
A financial guide for heirs navigating inherited assets
Inheriting assets involves complex tax rules and time-sensitive decisions that can impact your financial outcome. This guide covers what heirs ...
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