The ins and outs of materiality

Materiality is a core concept that shapes the entire financial reporting process. In simple terms, materiality helps determine which financial information is significant enough to influence decisions — and which details likely won’t affect the overall picture. Understanding how experienced certified public accountants (CPAs) evaluate materiality can help you prepare reliable financial reports and avoid […]

Large Estate? The GST Tax Could Impact Your Legacy Plan

Are you considering making gifts during your lifetime or bequests at death to loved ones two generations or more below you? If so, beware of the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax. It ensures that large estates can’t bypass a round of taxation that would normally apply if assets were transferred from parent to child and then […]

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Beer Taxes by State, 2026

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IRS Announces Updated 2027 HSA and HDHP Limits

If you’re covered by a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), you can contribute pretax income to a Health Savings Account (HSA). Funds can be withdrawn tax-free to pay qualified medical expenses. The IRS annually adjusts various HSA and HDHP limits for inflation. For 2027, the maximum HSA contribution amount will be $4,500 for individuals (vs. $4,400 […]

IRS Releases New Calculator for Long-Term Contract Reporting

The IRS has released a new calculator to help businesses with multi-year construction and manufacturing contracts. The Excel-based Percentage-of-Completion Method (PCM) Look-Back Interest Calculator is designed to help with completing Form 8697, “Interest Computation Under the Look-Back Method for Completed Long-Term Contracts” (https://bit.ly/4u9m6RM). While the calculator may simplify part of the process, it doesn’t guarantee […]

Fine-tune your tax withholding after filing your return

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 withheld from their paychecks. A small difference is to be expected, but withholding that’s significantly off target can have negative consequences. Overwithholding reduces the amount available to you […]

Teen Tip Earners May Qualify for a Valuable Tax Deduction

Many teens are starting summer jobs and may earn tips. Tips are a nice bonus because they’re extra cash before payday. They can also result in a tax deduction. Employees who earn tips from jobs like waiting tables, delivering food or other eligible occupations may be able to deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips […]

When the IRS Incorrectly Flags You as Deceased: Next Steps to Take

Imagine getting locked out of your IRS tax account because the IRS incorrectly believes you’ve died. It’s rare, but it can happen due to processing errors or the Social Security Administration (SSA) sending incorrect information to the IRS. If you receive IRS Notice CP01H, “Tax Return Submitted with Locked Social Security Number (SSN),” verify you […]