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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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Tax-smart getaways: How to combine business trips with vacation days

Tax-Smart Getaways: How to Combine Business Trips with Vacation Days

Summertime means sunny days, warmer weather, and opportunities to take a hard-earned vacation.  As a self-employed person or a business owner, there are ways to combine a business trip with […]

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IRS Updates Rules for Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles

IRS Updates Rules for Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles

The IRS recently announced the inflation-adjusted maximum value of an employer-provided vehicle under the vehicle cents-per-mile rule and the fleet-average value rule. Employers can use the rules to value an […]

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Hire Your Children this Summer – A Win for Everyone!

Hire Your Children this Summer – A Win for Everyone

If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can receive various tax breaks along with other non-tax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job […]

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Now is the Time to Check your Withholding

Now is the Time to Check your Withholding

Due to the massive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the 2019 filing season resulted in surprises. Many filers who received refunds in past years wound up […]

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Will you pay tax on the sale of your home?

Will you pay tax on the sale of your home?

The residential real estate market has been booming as of late. Interest rates are favorable and buyers have larger budgets to purchase the home of their dreams. The spring and […]

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Roth 401(k) Plans — why they should be utilized

Roth 401(k) Plans: Why they should be utilized

Roth 401(k) accounts are relatively a new retirement plan option that allows for tax-free earnings and distributions. Studies have shown the number of available Roth 401(k) plans are increasing every […]

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New electric vehicle purchase can provide a generous tax credit.

New Electric Vehicle Purchase Can Provide a Generous Tax Credit

The market for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is still small compared with other cars on the road, but it’s growing thanks in part to a federal tax credit offering. If […]

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The taxpayer advocate

The Taxpayer Advocate

By Miranda Aavatsmark Perseverance. Confidence. Heart. Guts. Willpower. Tenacity. Dedication. The attributes above come to mind when I think of great fighters. Some of the legends include Muhammad Ali, Rocky […]

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General Tax Document Retention Guidelines

General Tax Document Retention Guidelines

After filing your 2018 income tax return (or requesting an extension), your office is still full of reams of paper consisting of years’ worth of tax returns, receipts, canceled checks […]

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Can't Itemize? Maximize Your Above The Line Deductions

Can’t Itemize? Maximize Your Above The Line Deductions

The limitations on itemized deductions have gotten a lot of attention under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). More individuals will take advantage of the standard deduction instead […]

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Webinars

No Tax on Tips and Overtime? The One Big Beautiful Bill Explained for Employers

The One Big Beautiful Bill brings sweeping changes to employer reporting and compensation practices — and understanding the details is critical to avoiding costly mistakes. In this recorded webinar, Blue […]

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What’s In The One Big Beautiful Bill? Practical Tax Insights from Blue & Co.

The highly anticipated “One Big Beautiful Bill” has passed – and with it comes sweeping tax changes that could significantly impact your business. This recorded webinar unpacks key provisions of […]

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IRS Announces Impacts of OBBB to the 2025 and 2026 Form W-2

By Sara Jacobi, CPA, CEPA, Director of Taxation at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), introduced two “no tax on” provisions that impact both employers and employees […]

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What’s the Difference? Actual Home office expenses vs. the simplified method

What’s the Difference? Actual Home Office Expenses vs. the Simplified Method

Small business owners who work from home could save money on their taxes by taking the home office deduction, as long as they meet the requirements set forth by the […]

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Law—Now What?

By Amy L. Sandlin, CPA, Tax Quality at Blue & Co. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, informally titled the “One Big […]

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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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