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Tax Implications Of Selling A Business

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 ...
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Managing A Financial Windfall

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 ...
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Chris Lerario

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

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 ...
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Joseph Haas Partner

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 ...
Tax Considerations In M&a Transactions

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 ...
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Medical Expense Deductions

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, ...
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Joe Jester

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 2023 Q4

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 ...
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Home Office Deductions For Self Employed Taxpayers

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 ...
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