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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Webinars
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]



























