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Preparing for a big meeting is always a balancing act. You want to present yourself in a way that reflects credibility, readiness and an understanding of your audience. Either too informal or overly rigid, and the message can miss the mark. Selecting an artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework involves a similar calculation requiring a balance […]

Your business relies on third-party vendors. They handle payroll, store customer data or manage your cloud infrastructure. The question is simple: How do you know they’re doing it securely and in line with their contractual obligations? System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports provide that answer. They’re independent audits that verify a vendor’s controls actually work. […]

Georgia healthcare professionals who supervise student clinical rotations have access to enhanced tax benefits this year. The state’s Preceptor Tax Incentive Program has been expanded and simplified, offering higher credit amounts and adding dentists to the list of eligible participants to claim the credit. The changes officially took effect on January 1, 2026. WHO QUALIFIES […]

For decades, accounting has been rooted in tradition: manual workpapers, spreadsheets and long hours. Many remember (or still feel) the grind of journal entries completed one by one, the constant chase for status updates and the pressure of the close. But the profession has changed and so have the expectations placed on today’s accounting teams. […]

The key to a stress-free tax season? Knowing what’s coming and when. This calendar breaks down every important tax deadline for 2026. Whether you’re filing personal returns, managing payroll or running a business, you’ll know exactly when everything is due. February 2 Businesses: Provide Form 1098, Form 1099-MISC (except those with a Feb. 17 deadline), […]

After years of building your business, you are finally ready to sell and you want top dollar. Top dollar translates to a solid purchase price, right? Sort of. While the base purchase price is the headline figure, it is equally crucial to understand common adjustments to the purchase price that can chip away at your […]

As the start of the new year prompts many businesses to review their reporting and compliance obligations, questions around Form 1099 requirements often come into focus. Each year, businesses manage a high volume of vendor payments and expense tracking while addressing an important compliance question: which payments require a Form 1099? Contractor fees, equipment rentals […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a new type of tax-advantaged account for eligible children. Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” can be established for children under age 18 who have a Social Security Number (SSN). Contributions to properly established accounts can begin on July 4, 2026. The IRS has released guidance that sheds more […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates new income tax deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 for qualified cash tips and overtime compensation. If you receive tips or overtime pay, you likely have questions about whether you’re eligible for a deduction and how big it might be. The IRS has issued guidance on how […]

Key Takeaways Beginning January 1, 2026, employees age 50 or older who earned more than $150,000 in the prior year (amount published annually by the IRS) with their current employer must make their catch-up contributions as Roth. IRS final regulations apply starting in 2027, but plans must operate in good faith compliance beginning in 2026. […]