Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors

By Ryan J. McDonell, CPA, MSA, MSLT Tax Director Businesses often turn to independent contractors to supplement their workforce when faced with staffing shortages and inflation. While independent contractors can be a valuable resource, businesses should be cautious to...

The “wash sale” rule: Don’t let losses circle the drain

By Charles R. Kennedy, CPA, MBA Vice President & Director of Tax Services Stock, mutual fund and ETF prices have bounced around lately. Investors may see a loss generated on the sale of a security as helping offset gains that have already been realized. However,...

Changes in IRAs and 401(k)s effective in 2025

Kevin J. Bonnett, CPA Vice President & Director of Employee Benefit Services   The “SECURE 2.0” Act enacted in 2022 continues to introduce significant changes each year to the rules around retirement plan savings, and 2025 is no different.      SECURE 2.0...

FinCEN exempts U.S. companies and owners from BOI reporting

Ryan J. McDonell, CPA, MSA, MSLT Tax Director The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and U.S. persons from reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act....