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State Taxes Affect Business Sales, Too
For various reasons, business owners sometimes decide to put their companies on the market. To successfully negotiate the sale of ...

Don’t Get Carried Away By a Windfall
Receiving a sudden and sizable influx of cash may seem like a dream come true. It can be, but many ...

Hawkins Ash CPAs Expands Valuation Advisory Capabilities with Addition to Team
Christopher Lerario, MBA, CVA, joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a Manager specializing in business valuation and transaction advisory services. “There’s ...

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report: Who Must Report and How
Effective January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement goes into effect that will require millions of small businesses to file ...

Hawkins Ash CPAs Names New Partner Focused on Government Entity Audits
Joseph Haas, CPA, has been named Partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs and will continue to provide expert audit services to ...

It’s Important to Understand How Taxes Factor Into M&A Transactions
In recent years, merger and acquisition activity has been strong in many industries. If your business is considering merging with ...

The Deductibility of Medical Expenses
Individual taxpayers may be able to claim medical expense deductions on their tax returns. However, the rules can be challenging, ...

Hawkins Ash CPAs Announces Joe Jester as Manager in Mequon Office
Joe Jester, CPA, has joined the Mequon office of Hawkins Ash CPAs. As a Tax Manager at Hawkins Ash CPAs, ...

Tax Calendar – Q4 2023
October 10Employees must report September tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form 4070).October 16Individuals whose personal federal income ...

Maximize Your Home Office Tax Deductions: A Comprehensive Guide for Self-Employed Business Owners
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of work for a lot of people, as numerous business owners began working from ...