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Tax filing update for pass-through entities

Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes or an S corporation? In tax lingo, these are called “pass-through” entities because their taxable income items, tax deductions and tax credits are...

Review your business expenses before year end

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will reduce 2025 taxes and might even provide permanent tax savings. Also consider the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)....

Employers: Watch out for 401(k) plan fraud

A 401(k) plan is among the most valuable benefits an employer can offer — and one of the most tempting targets for criminals. With billions of dollars held in employee retirement accounts, fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit plan sponsors, administrators...

IRS releases guidance on changes to R&E expensing

Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and experimental (R&E) expenditures under Internal Revenue Code Section 174, beginning in 2025. The IRS has recently issued transitional guidance...

The benefits of budget and cash flow planning

Running a successful business isn't just about generating sales. It's about making sure the money coming in and going out is understood, managed, and strategically directed. That’s where budget and cash flow planning come in. Together, these tools give business owners...

Many business tax limits have increased in 2025

A variety of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually based on inflation. Many have increased for 2025, but with inflation cooling, the increases aren’t as great as they have been in the last few years. Here are some amounts that may affect you...

L. Brent Kolb Named Managing Director of DunlapSLK

DunlapSLK is pleased to announce that L. Brent Kolb, CPA, MT has been named as the firm's new Managing Director. Brent succeeds Dennis Dunlap, who will continue in his role as one of the firm’s Shareholders. Dennis' focus will be on continuing to serve clients while...

The standard business mileage rate increased in 2025

The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago and the 2025 optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business has also gone up. The IRS recently announced that the 2025 cents-per-mile...

DOL’s final rule on overtime eligibility appears doomed

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it was rolling out a new final rule on eligibility for overtime pay. The move prompted mixed reactions from observers, much concern among employers and, inevitably, legal challenges from its staunchest...

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