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IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2026

The IRS has increased the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026 in response to rising fuel costs. The revised rates apply

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Trump Accounts: Where Do They Fit in a Child’s Financial Future?

Families already have several ways to save for a child’s future, from 529 plans to Roth IRAs and custodial accounts. Trump Accounts add a new

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The Invisible Anchor: Is Your Business Outgrowing the Systems That Built It?

There is a specific, frustrating paradox that hits successful businesses right as they enter their next phase of growth. On paper, revenue is up, sales

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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2026

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2026. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

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Key Questions to Improve Your Sustainability Data Management Practices

According to a recent study, nearly 98% of companies now disclose some form of sustainability information. This is a clear signal that data-driven accountability has

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Summary of Proposed Tax Provisions Impacting Businesses

After months of speculation, the U.S. House of Representatives has released a ‘proposed’ tax and spending package. The bill aims to extend and enhance a

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How to Use KPIs to Grow Your Business

Today, there is a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for virtually everything– from revenue and yield to scrap rate and cycle time. KPIs are powerful tools

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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

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Best Practices for Business Owners in 2025 and Beyond

As a business owner, you likely spend most of your days – and many of your nights – thinking about the daily operations of your

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A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

A Look at the Modern Audit: Are You Missing Out?

While most companies think of audits as an annual necessity, the vast majority typically keep to the same old standards and don’t know to ask

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Estate Tax Planning

Estate Tax Planning: Possible Changes Ahead

No matter what the presidential outcome, there was never any question that the outlook for estate tax planning would be different in 2021. How much

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IRS Issues Small Business Reminders

‘Small Business Week’ prompted the IRS to publish reminders for entrepreneurs and businesses on how they can better estimate their tax situation and plan ahead.

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Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

If you’ve ever sent or received a text or an email, then you understand the effects that the perceived tone can have on how the

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How Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

How Business Owners Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

It’s inevitable. One day, you will step down from running your business. The timing and transition for when and to whom you relinquish control are

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Fuel Price

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of

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