CPA-HQ Articles and Podcasts

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school

3 Tips to Help Make the First Day of School Less Stressful

After a summer of sleeping in and doing things on their own time, the morning alarm and school bell can ...
/ / In the Community
stock investing

Shifting Capital Gains to Your Children

If you're an investor looking to save tax dollars, your kids might be able to help you out. Giving appreciated ...
/ / Tax
Business life cycles

Business Life Cycles and Transitions

Business life cycles can closely mirror our own progression through life, with one difference. If a succession plan is in ...
/ / Business
IRS

IRS Permits High-Earner Roth IRA Rollover Opportunity

Are you a highly compensated employee (HCE) approaching retirement? If so, and you have a 401(k), you should consider a ...
/ / Tax
Tax and Business

August 2017-Tax and Business Alert

Our mid-month Tax and Business Alert newsletter is now available. Topics in this edition include the following: IRS Permits High-Earner ...
/ / Tax
irs building

IRS Issues Urgent Warning to Beware IRS/FBI-Themed Ransomware Scam

The Internal Revenue Service today warned people to avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI ...
/ / Tax
Budget in QuickBooks

How to Create a Budget in QuickBooks

Budgets provide a picture of how well your company is meeting its goals for the year. If you want to ...
/ / QuickBooks
Nonprofit Connection

August 2017 Nonprofit Connection Newsletter

Our August 2017 Nonprofit Connection newsletter is now available. Headlines of this edition include: Public Disclosure Requirements of Tax Exempt ...
/ / Nonprofit
Tax Records

Cool Down With a Dip Into Your Tax Records

In many parts of the country, the dog days of summer are a good time to stay inside. If you're ...
/ / Tax
audit

Guide: Exercising Corporate Due Diligence

Proper due diligence ensures the benefits of the business structure will be upheld if challenged from a legal or tax ...
/ / Business, Guides