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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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Kansas Expands Child Care Tax Incentives for Employers and Communities

By: Emma Hill, Pinion Financial Institutions Advisor Access to reliable child care remains a major workforce challenge for Kansas employers and working families. With the

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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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Is Your Nonprofit’s Budget Built to Last?

A strong mission is only as sturdy as the financial foundation supporting it. It’s been shown that nonprofits who put their financials to work for

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How Nonprofits are Flipping the Script on Fiscal Year-End Strategy

For nonprofit leaders, fiscal year-end can feel like a race to the finish line. Financial reporting deadlines, compliance reviews, HR requirements, audit preparation, and donor

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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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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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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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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System

Is your accounting system holding your business back? Maybe you’re so busy running the business that sorting through scattered financials seems more of a headache

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