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Good News for the Craft Beverage Industry

Good News for the Craft Beverage Industry

A recently proposed bill could make the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 permanent. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) had good news for the craft […]

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Understanding C Corporations Post TCJA

Understanding C Corporations Post TCJA

With the recent changes under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), tax rates for C corporations have come down to a flat 21%, making it very appealing for many […]

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What’s Your Business Exit Plan_ Make It Part Of Your Tax Planning.

What’s Your Business Exit Plan? Make It Part Of Your Tax Planning

It may seem odd to develop a business exit plan this soon, but you must look out for your own financial future. You have to consider your company’s income and […]

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Upcoming Changes to Accounting for Lease Arrangements

Upcoming Changes to Accounting for Lease Arrangements

Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]

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What do the 2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Mean for You?

What do the 2019 Cost-of-Living Adjustments Mean for You?

The IRS has announced its 2019 cost-of-living adjustments to tax items that might affect you. Many of the amounts increased to account for inflation, but some remained at 2018 levels. […]

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Should You Prepay Your Property Taxes?

Should You Prepay Your Property Taxes?

Prepaying property taxes related to the current year that are due the following year has long been one of the most popular and effective year-end tax-planning strategies. But, does it […]

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There is still time: Consider setting up a retirement plan for 2018

There is still time: Consider setting up a retirement plan for 2018

When the majority of your liquid assets are tied up in your business, saving for retirement can be difficult. However, setting up a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help plan for […]

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Is now the time to sell? Consider the 4 P's of a successful transition process

Is now the time to sell?

Consider the 4 P’s of a Successful Transition Process There’s a well-known saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats,” suggesting as improvements in the general economy occur so will the […]

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Decision Making for Companies with Multiple Owners

Decision Making for Companies with Multiple Owners

How do you handle success? Construction companies have been good at tightening their belts to survive the lean times. However, now that financial results for most companies have improved, these […]

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Using Key Performance Indicators to Monitor and Benchmark Your Company’s Financial Results

Using Key Performance Indicators to Monitor and Benchmark Your Company’s Financial Results

With so much financial data at your fingertips, what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that are most relevant in assessing your company’s financial situation? While one KPI alone cannot […]

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Selecting the Correct Tax Accounting Method for your Business

Selecting The Correct Tax Accounting Method For Your Business

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) opened up the eligibility guidelines for using the cash method of accounting, making the cash method available to more businesses than was previously […]

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Save Money While Making Vendor Payments

Save Money While Making Vendor Payments

Many manufacturing companies pay vendors with ACH payments. This process often involves entering the vendor bill and payment information in the accounting software package and then entering the payment at […]

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Choosing the best business entity structure post-TCJA

Choosing The Best Business Entity Structure Post-TCJA

For tax years beginning in 2018 and beyond, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) creates a flat 21% federal income tax rate for C corporations. Under prior law, C […]

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Important upcoming tax deadlines for businesses

Important Upcoming Deadlines For Businesses

Here are some of the key tax deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2018.  Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]

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2018 retirement plan limits

2018 Retirement Plan Limits Update

For 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) increased several plan limitations to reflect cost of living adjustments. Below are some of these limits for 2018: Elective deferrals to 401(k), 403(b) […]

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Webinars

Real estate tax law changes

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors

By Carson Lorts, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. This past year, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), enacting many of his campaign promises. […]

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Preparing for 2026 Tax Season for Veterinarians

As 2025 draws to a close, veterinary practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]

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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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real estate dealer

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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passive real estate

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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House Bill 5: Kentucky Enacts Retroactive Pass-through Entity Tax

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On March 31st, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5, which includes a retroactive pass-through entity (PTE) tax effective […]

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