Why your nonprofit’s board needs to be diverse
Ideally, a not-for-profit’s board of directors should mirror that of its community and clientele. Does yours? Identifying that your board needs more diversity is the easy >>
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Contributing to your employer’s 401(k) plan: How it works
If you’re fortunate to have an employer that offers a 401(k) plan, and you don’t contribute to it, you may wonder if you should participate. In >>
Facing a future emergency? Two new tax provisions may soon provide relief
Perhaps you’ve been in this situation before: You have a financial emergency and need to get your hands on some cash. You consider taking money >>
Helping Your Home, the World – and Your Taxes
From replacing a furnace to remodeling a home to buying an electric vehicle, there are multiple energy-related credits potentially available to taxpayers. With a little planning >>
Are scholarships tax-free or taxable?
With the rising cost of college, many families are in search of scholarships to help pay the bills. If your child is awarded a scholarship, >>
4 ways to prepare for next year’s audit
Every fall, CPAs are busy preparing for audit season, which generally runs from January to April each year. This includes meeting with clients, assigning staff >>
Business owners: Think carefully about fringe benefits related to smartphones
You’d be hard-pressed to find many employees these days who don’t use smartphones for some aspect of their jobs. Even someone who works behind a >>
IRS issues warnings: ERC scams
Amid urgent concerns about scams, the IRS has immediately halted acceptance of new claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), at least through year end. IRS >>
Updates on the Montana Property Tax Rebate
Deadline to apply is October 1. Here is a screenshot of where to locate the rebate application on the Montana TAP website (https://tap.dor.mt.gov/_/): It has been >>
2023 IRS Changes to Tax Form 1099-K
What the lower threshold reporting requirement means, and how it will impact individuals and businesses. Attention personal and business tax filers! The IRS has implemented changes >>
