December 19, 2019
Change in Accounting Method: Is now the time?
By Miranda Aavatsmark As I sit down to write this, it is a couple of days post-Halloween and I changed out my spring door wreath for my fall one. This year […]
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December 17, 2019
Form 990 Compensation Reporting
When your favorite time of year rolls around (completing your organization’s Form 990, of course!), it can be difficult to know what you should be providing to your tax return […]
Read MoreDecember 5, 2019
Trim Your Tax Bill: Three Last-Minute Tips
Good news — there is still time to reduce your 2019 tax liability. Here are three strategies that may help you cut your taxes before year-end: 1. Accelerate deductions/defer income. […]
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Updated Rule for Mileage-Related Deductions
The IRS has issued new guidance updating the rules for using optional standard mileage rates when calculating “above-the-line” deductions for the costs of operating an automobile for certain purposes. IRS […]
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R&D Credits for Small Manufacturers
Many manufacturers take advantage of the federal income tax credit for increasing research activities, more commonly referred to as the “R&D credit.” Enacted back in 1981, the R&D credit was […]
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Two Valuable Year-End Tax-Saving Tools for Your Business
At this time of year, many business owners are trying to do what they can to save tax for the year. Under current tax law, there are two valuable depreciation-related […]
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Is it a good idea to convert a C-Corporation to a S-Corporation?
If you are thinking about converting a C-Corporation to an S-Corporation there are several issues that must be taken into consideration before making the election. Although S-corporations can provide substantial […]
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What to Do with My Required Minimum Distribution
Are you 70 ½ or older and charitably minded with investments in an IRA? With fewer taxpayers itemizing because of the doubling of the standard deduction, using your required minimum […]
Read MoreDecember 5, 2019
Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses Struggling with the TCJA
During the first tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many businesses wrestled with how the law’s sweeping changes would impact their bottom lines. Before the beginning […]
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Family Members with Disabilities may be ABLE to Save
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account is a tax-free account that can be used for expenses related to disability without losing eligibility for government benefits. ABLE accounts can be […]
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COLUMBUS, Ohio. (July 1, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC and Blue Benefits Consulting, Inc. are delighted to share that M. Jane Shawver, QKC, QKA, has been named President of […]
July 01, 2025
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The Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program is a great way for students to learn about different careers in accounting. One benefit of the program is that they get to meet some of the Blue & Co. team to ask questions and get firsthand advice.![]()
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