CPA-HQ Articles and Podcasts
Do a little research and learn something new on CPA-HQ. Our articles are written by the accounting and tax professionals at Hawkins Ash CPAs. Our CPAs and staff are committed to providing relevant and accurate information to help individuals, businesses and organizations keep on track and plan for what’s ahead.

2023 Mileage Rate Updates: Deducting Vehicle Expenses for Businesses and Individuals
It’s not just businesses that can deduct vehicle-related expenses on their tax returns. Individuals also may be able to deduct ...
Read More
Read More

Tax Implications of Bartering Services: Two Real-Life Scenarios and Maximizing Your Bartering Potential for Tax Savings
During these times of high inflation, many cash-challenged businesses have bartered for goods and services instead of paying dollars for ...
Read More
Read More

Avoiding Costly Tax Mistakes: Understanding Worker Classification for Small Businesses
Many businesses use independent contractors to help keep their costs down — especially in these times of staff shortages and ...
Read More
Read More

Maximizing Tax Relief for Business Losses: Navigating the Net Operating Loss (NOL) Deduction and Tax Law Changes
Whether you’re operating a new company or an established business, losses can happen. The federal tax code may help soften ...
Read More
Read More

4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Their Compensation Is “Reasonable”
If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a ...
Read More
Read More

Take Advantage of the Rehabilitation Tax Credit When Altering or Adding to Business Space
If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should ...
Read More
Read More

Bolster Wealth Management With Trusts
What’s a Trust? A trust is a legal document (and the entity created by that document) that dictates how an ...
Read More
Read More

3 Things to Know After Filing Your Tax Return
Most people feel a sense of relief after filing their tax returns each year. But even if you’ve successfully filed ...
Read More
Read More

The Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child This Summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the ...
Read More
Read More

Retirement Saving Options for Your Small Business: Keep It Simple
If you’re thinking about setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees, but you’re worried about the financial ...
Read More
Read More