JCCS Offices Closed for Labor Day
This Labor Day, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of employees, business owners, and communities across Montana. Our offices will be closed on Monday, September >>
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It’s Time to Start Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report
Waiting until year end to plan your not-for-profit’s annual report can lead to rushed content and overlooked accomplishments. By gathering personal impact stories and financial highlights >>
Which Fringe Benefits Are Tax-Free to Employees?
To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable >>
Debits and Credits: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Accurate books start with a basic understanding of how financial transactions flow through your accounts. Today’s accounting platforms automate much of the double-entry process, making bookkeeping >>
If Your Spouse Died this Year, Should You File a Joint Federal Tax Return Next April?
The death of a spouse brings significant personal and financial changes, including important tax considerations. One question surviving spouses face is how to file their federal >>
Be Tax-Smart with Your Mutual Fund Investments
Mutual funds offer an easy way to invest in a diversified portfolio compared to buying individual stocks and bonds. But the tax treatment of mutual funds >>
Tax Tips for Parents with Kids Heading to College this Fall
A higher education is expensive, and many parents spend years saving up. Others haven’t had the financial bandwidth to save or have hit unexpected financial roadblocks >>
Updated IRS Mileage Rates for 2026
The IRS has increased the 2026 cents-per-mile rates for calculating tax-deductible vehicle operating costs due to rising fuel costs. Effective July 1, 2026, the standard mileage >>
Building a More Secure Retirement Future for Women
This month, we recognized Women’s Retirement Security Day on July 14, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the unique retirement challenges women face and the >>
Navigating Trump Accounts: Insights from a JCCS Tax Advisor
As a tax advisor at JCCS, I’ve been fielding questions from clients about a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle known as a “Trump Account.” These accounts, which became active July 4, >>
