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Indirect cost allocation for federal government contractors: building rates you can explain and support
Federal government contractors who bill on cost-reimbursable contracts must allocate indirect costs across contracts using...
How much cash should your business actually keep?
How much cash should your business keep on hand? The answer depends on more than...
Compensation, conflicts, and related parties: what your nonprofit needs to know
Nonprofit boards regularly decide on compensation, vendors, and relationships with affiliated organizations. But when someone...
New IRS per diem rates in effect as of October 1
The IRS has released its 2026-2027 special per diem rates for business travel, and the...
Q4 tax planning: what needs to happen, and when?
Q4 tax planning is not a single deadline; it's a series of decisions that each...
The SEC may rescind its climate rules. What should private companies do now?
The SEC may rescind its 2024 climate disclosure rules, but private companies should not assume...
Divorce and your tax return: what the settlement may not resolve
A divorce settlement divides assets and establishes legal rights, but it does not resolve every...
IRS introduces automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with a strong compliance history
The IRS is replacing its First Time Abate program with a new Automatic Exemption from...
Form 990 filing mistakes that can undermine your nonprofit’s credibility
Form 990 is more than a tax return; it's a public document that donors, grantmakers...
Why homeowners need to track improvements before a sale or inheritance
As home values rise, the federal home sale exclusion may no longer be enough to...
IRS provides gift tax safe harbor for Trump account contributions
The IRS just made it easier for families to fund Trump accounts without triggering an...
Cash flow forecasting as a leadership tool
Most business owners rely on backward-looking financials that tell them where they have been, not...