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Pros and Cons of S Corporations – is it right for you?

Pros and Cons of S Corporations – is it right for you?

For many years, the number of S corporations have been on the rise, due to high corporate tax rates and double taxation. Business owners were able to receive limited liability […]

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Deducting the cost of business equipment has never been easier

Deducting the Cost of Business Equipment Has Never Been Easier

It is now even easier to deduct the cost of the business equipment and other depreciable property you are buying for your business. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) […]

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Reconsidering Your Investment Strategies

Reconsidering Your Investment Strategies

As we get into the summer, there is no better time to reconsider your investment strategy. Whether you are looking to make large scale changes or minor tweaks, the following […]

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The Gift of Business Valuations for Estate Planners

The Gift of Business Valuations for Estate Planners

By Miranda Aavatsmark In case you had not heard, never watch the news, or do not regularly check your Twitter, the estate and gift tax exemption doubled from about $5.5M […]

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Alternative Investments and Foreign Reporting for Nonprofits

Alternative Investments and Foreign Reporting for Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations are often looking for ways to diversify their investment portfolios. One way to achieve diversification is to invest in alternative investments, which can include domestic and foreign limited […]

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Complexities and Nuances of Qualified Opportunity Funds

Complexities and Nuances of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs)

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created an avenue for taxpayers to temporarily defer capital gains, potentially exclude up to 15% of those same deferred gains, and permanently […]

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Qualified Opportunity Zones: What are they, and how can they benefit you?

Qualified Opportunity Zones: What are they, and how can they benefit you?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created qualified opportunity zones (QOZs), a significant new tax incentive, to encourage long-term, private investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed and low-income […]

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Charitable Tax Deductions: Non-Cash Donations

There are other ways to receive charitable tax deductions, besides making cash donations. Property donations, such as giving clothes to Goodwill, are deductible at the fair market value. It would […]

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Watch Out for State Taxes When Retiring to a New State

Watch Out for State Taxes When Retiring to a New State

Tax planning is a cornerstone in retirement planning. When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to your loved […]

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Revoke or Not to Revoke – That Is The Question

Revoke or Not to Revoke – That Is The Question

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law on December 22, 2017, and we have had a full tax year, and the following tax season, to absorb […]

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Hiring? Be Sure to Take Advantage of this Tax Credit

Hiring? Be Sure to Take Advantage of this Tax Credit

Is your company looking to hire new talent?  Employers may be eligible for the “Work Opportunity Tax Credit” (WOTC) if they hire employees that meet specific criteria. There are 10 […]

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Construction Tax Alert: New $25M Average Gross Receipts Threshold

Construction Tax Alert: New $25M Average Gross Receipts Threshold

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has brought many changes to the tax law. However, there is one area not drawing a lot of attention that is worth […]

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Avoid Getting Hit with Harsh Payroll Tax Penalties

Avoid Getting Hit with Harsh Payroll Tax Penalties

Managing payroll can be a burdensome task. Adding to the burden is adjusting tax withholding tables issued by the IRS. It’s not only crucial to withhold the appropriate taxes, but […]

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While The Chances of IRS Audit Are Down, Taxpayers Should Still Be Prepared

While The Chances of IRS Audit Are Down, Taxpayers Should Still Be Prepared

Latest Statistics Overall, less than 1% of individual tax returns were audited in both 2017 and 2018. However, as in the past, those with very high incomes face greater odds. […]

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Making sense of the new IRS rules on company cars

Making Sense of the New IRS Rules on Company Cars

The IRS has updated the inflation-adjusted “luxury automobile” limits on certain deductions taxpayers can take for passenger automobiles, including light trucks and vans, used in their businesses. Revenue Procedure 2019-26 […]

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Webinars

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Tracking the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: House Passes, What’s Next?

By Amy L. Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality at Blue & Co. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) narrowly passed the House on May 22, 2025, and headed to […]

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Real Estate Dealer vs. Investor: Why the IRS Cares (and You Should Too)

By: Nathan Smith, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. “You can’t have it both ways” is a sentence many CPAs may have expressed to their clients at one time […]

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IRS Postpones Tax Deadline & Provides Disaster Relief for Kentucky

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced significant tax relief for individuals and businesses in Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides […]

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Passive Real Estate: What You Need to Know

By: Lance Williams, CPA, Senior Manager, and Kimber Sutton, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Its March 1 and you are gathering your tax documents to drop off to […]

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QuickBooks Online: Important Changes to Year‑End 1099 and W2 Tax Forms for 2024

As we approach year end, please see the information below that outlines the new fee structure for 1099 and W-2 forms printed and mailed by Intuit’s QuickBooks. If you have […]

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Beneficial Ownership Information Report –New 2024 Requirement

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality Control at Blue & Co. Tens of millions of businesses are estimated to be now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) […]

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