Tackling risk management with a proactive approach

Risks are unavoidable in today’s volatile, uncertain marketplace. However, proactive owners and executives can manage business risks more effectively with an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. A structured approach helps organizations anticipate risks, seize opportunities and build resilience. Think holistically, not reactively ERM goes beyond simply identifying risks — it’s a comprehensive, enterprise-wide process. Internal […]

What’s my filing status?

Determining the correct tax filing status isn’t always straightforward. That’s especially true if the parents of a young child live together and aren’t married. Can both parents claim the more favorable head of household (HOH) status? According to the IRS, the answer is no. Only one parent can claim HOH status for a qualifying child. […]

The IRS list of disasters outlines extended filing dates

The IRS website regularly updates a list of regions where disaster victims (both individuals and businesses) are allowed extensions to file federal tax returns and make payments (https://bit.ly/3UU9WO5). You can search by state or date to learn what rules might apply in your situation. For example, in 2025, the IRS granted tax relief to specific […]

IRS unit that audits billionaires has lost 38% of its employees since January

The IRS unit that audits billionaires has lost 38% of its employees since January, new data shows – ICIJ.org https://bit.ly/4ldnyPS

The many advantages offered by Health Savings Accounts

Test your tax knowledge on HSAs.

Florida May Abolish Property Taxes. Here’s What They Are in Every State

Florida May Abolish Property Taxes. Here’s What They Are in Every State. – Business Insider https://bit.ly/43PO9wf

Trump orders IRS to stop sending, taking checks. What Arizona taxpayers can expect – The Arizona Republic https://bit.ly/3FJ8BF3

Budget calls for spending cuts to rein in “waste, fraud and abuse”

The U.S. House’s 2025 budget resolution calls for legislators to identify possible spending cuts to offset the cost of extending most Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions and fund other tax proposals. This includes possible cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is overseen by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has been tasked with slashing […]

ABLE accounts are savings accounts that don’t affect eligibility for government assistance

Eligible individuals with disabilities and their family members can use Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts to pay for qualified expenses. These are savings accounts that don’t affect eligibility for government assistance programs. The 2025 contribution limit is $19,000. Qualified expenses include housing, education, transportation and basic living expenses. ABLE account beneficiaries may be […]

Budget Reconciliation: Tracking the 2025 Trump Tax Cuts

Budget Reconciliation: Tracking the 2025 Trump Tax Cuts https://bit.ly/444euqe