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What to Know About Sec. 530A Accounts

Recent legislation introduced a new type of savings and investment account for children: Sec. 530A “Trump” accounts. These accounts are intended to provide a tax-advantaged way to save for a child’s ...

Tax Deadline Approaching

Tax season is here, and deadlines are approaching quickly!

To help us ensure your tax return is completed by April 15, 2026, we must receive all of your tax information by Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Rising Scam Alert: Fraudsters Posing as Bank Fraud Teams

Banks are reporting a surge in social engineering scams involving caller ID spoofing, where criminals impersonate a bank’s fraud department to trick businesses into revealing online banking ...

Wisconsin Notices on Qualified Charitable Distributions

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (WDOR) has started a limited audit project focused on retirement income reporting. Some taxpayers may receive a notice of tax due if WDOR’s records don’t clearly ...

Final Reminder — Extended Tax Returns Due Oct. 15

Final reminder! If you filed an extension for your 2024 individual or calendar year-end C-corporation income tax return, your deadline is tomorrow, October 15.

This is the final day to file your ...

WI Annual Report filing services scam

If you are a Wisconsin-based business with your state annual report due December 31, you may have recently received a legitimate-looking email from “US Filing Services.” This email looks as though it ...

IRS to Phase Out Paper Refund Checks

The IRS and Treasury Department announced that paper refund checks for individual taxpayers will begin phasing out on September 30, 2025, following an executive order signed by President Trump earlier ...

Final Paychecks and Company Equipment

Question: An employee recently resigned and hasn’t returned company equipment. Can we hold their final paycheck until we get everything back?

The short answer: No, you cannot hold or delay a final ...

Since We’re Talking Retirement Plans...

You should review your retirement plan’s forfeiture account and ensure any forfeited amounts are used or allocated promptly, in accordance with your plan document. In most cases, unallocated funds in ...

Submitting 401(k) Deferrals: The Rules

If your small business sponsors a 401(k) plan, one of your key responsibilities is making sure that employee deferrals are deposited into the plan timely and accurately. The IRS and Department of ...