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2019 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

December 3, 2019

As year-end approaches, each business should consider the many opportunities that might be lost if year-end tax planning is not explored. A business may want to consider several general strategies,...…

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Important Oregon and Federal Payroll News for 2019

January 24, 2019

Both the IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue made some changes to payroll taxes and payroll tax reporting during 2018 which affect every employee in the state. Both employers...…

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Getting Your Business Ready for 2018 Year End

December 28, 2018

As we approach the end of 2018 and get ready for a new tax season, it’s a good time to be thinking about getting your company’s accounting ready for your...…

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ISLER CPA will acquire Horsfall & Fipps, PC

October 22, 2018

ISLER CPA, a leading regional provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on privately held companies and individuals, is pleased to announce that Horsfall & Fipps, PC is joining...…

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Planning for Your Taxes in 2018 part 4: Changes to Meals and Entertainment Deductions

August 6, 2018

This is the fourth installment of our monthly tax blog about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In previous posts, we have discussed changes to tax rates, standard and itemized...…

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Planning for Your Taxes in 2018 part 3: Section 199A or the Qualified Business Income Deduction

July 26, 2018

This is the third installment of our monthly tax blog about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In our two previous posts, we discussed changes to individual tax rates, exemptions,...…

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IRS updates Power of Attorney and Tax Information Authorization Forms

February 8, 2018

RSM previously issued a tax alert about the recent changes in IRS procedures with regards to the new verification process when authenticating third party representatives who are contacting the IRS’...…

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New Proposal for Fiduciary Standard for Brokers Coming in Fall, 2018?

January 23, 2018

Faced with differing standards for investment advisers and brokers, the SEC is preparing a consistent standard for both. SEC chair Walter Clayton has said that clarity and consistency are key...…

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Nonprofit Financial Reporting Checklist

June 30, 2017

Change is on the horizon for nonprofits in the form of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements for Not-for-Profit Entities. Released...…

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Work-Life Balance: A Journey Through the CPA Exams

March 16, 2017

As the graduation bells ring, for many accounting students the world of public accounting sits over the horizon. For the majority of public accounting firms it is expected of you...…

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