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​What You Need to Know to Claim Charitable Deductions on Your Tax Return

Jan 30, 2023, 4:07 AM

Donating to your favorite nonprofit should make you feel good no matter what tax benefits you also get. But there’s no denying that a tax deduction can make the giving a little sweeter. Not shockingly, the IRS has a lot of rules around charitable contribution deductions. So, if you want to claim your contributions, you’re going to need good records.
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​What’s Going on with the Accounting Profession?

Jan 18, 2023, 1:28 AM

These posts are typically aimed at helping you with your financial or tax matters. But this one’s a little different. There probably isn’t a profession around that wasn’t at least slightly upended by the pandemic and the situations it created. The accounting profession is no different.
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​IRS’s 2023 Mileage Rate Up 3 Cents a Mile for Business Use

Jan 11, 2023, 3:37 AM

You get a little bump for business use. But it’s pretty much more of the same for moving, military, and charity purposes.
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Casey Peterson, LTD and Gardner, Loutzenhiser and Ryan, P.C. to merge

Dec 20, 2022, 9:57 AM

​“Lead the Way” is the driving force behind everything we do at the firm. We strive to lead the way with our clients, communities, and industry. Part of leading the way is looking for opportunities for the firm to grow. To that end, we’re excited to announce our merger with Gardner, Loutzenhiser and Ryan, P.C.
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​South Dakota’s Minimum Wage Increasing for 2023

Dec 13, 2022, 7:17 AM

If you have employees making minimum wage in South Dakota, their wages will increase to $10.80 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2023.
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​What You Need to Know about Employee Gifts and Taxable Income

Nov 29, 2022, 6:33 AM

With the holidays in full swing, a lot of employers will be planning to give their employees gifts. And the IRS, much like Scrooge, will want a cut. So, here’s a Q&A to help employers and employees know what’s taxable and what isn’t.
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​Why You Can’t Defer Your ERP Payments Until Next Year

Nov 2, 2022, 4:32 AM

If you’re an ag producer who was affected by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021, you’re likely eligible for the government’s Emergency Relief Program payments. But for most producers, you can't defer those payments.
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​Employee vs. contractor: Which does your business employ?

Oct 20, 2022, 10:38 AM

If you run a business, you might employ employees or contractors. There are some important legal distinctions between the two groups, and the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced some changes. So, it’s important that you figure out the type of worker you employ.
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How Will the Midterm Elections Affect the Market?

Oct 5, 2022, 10:20 AM

Our wealth and retirement planning partner, Avantax, breaks down market volatility heading into the midterm elections.
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What You Need to Know about Crowdfunding and Taxes

Oct 5, 2022, 3:34 AM

​You’ve probably seen or donated through a crowdfunding platform — like Kickstarter or GoFundMe — for someone’s medical bills, emergency needs, or business ideas. But is the money raised through crowdfunding considered taxable income?
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