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Your Post-Tax-Filing Checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some tax-related items now can help you stay organized and avoid issues later. Here are a few to-dos. Check Your Refund Status If you’re getting a
Use A CRT And A WRT In Tandem To Achieve Two Estate Planning Goals
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust types can be used together to help achieve those goals (one familiar and another you may not have heard of): a charitable remainder trust (CRT) and a wealth replacement trust
DWC Professionals Earn the CPA Designation
DWC CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce that Collin T. Klinker and Eric L. Sanderson have recently attained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations and obtained Colorado licensure after successfully passing the Uniform CPA Examination. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Uniform CPA Examination protects
Cash vs. Accrual: Choosing The Right Accounting Method
Many small business owners start with simple accounting processes. But as their companies grow, the choice of accounting method can significantly impact taxes, financial reporting and access to financing. Understanding the differences between the cash and accrual methods — and when each makes sense — can help you make more
What You Need to Know About Filing an Extension – And Minimizing Penalties
If you don’t have everything ready to complete your 2025 federal individual income tax return by the April 15 deadline, you can request an automatic extension. Filing Form 4868, “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return,” by April 15 can give you breathing room
An ILIT Has Many Benefits, but Options Are Available to Undo It
Life insurance can provide peace of mind. But if your estate is large enough that estate taxes are a concern, it’s important not to own the policy at death. Why? The policy’s proceeds will be included in your taxable estate. To avoid this result, a common estate planning strategy is
Are You Eligible For Mileage Deductions?
Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know if you can deduct vehicle-related expenses. A change that was made permanent by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) limits who can claim a deduction for business mileage. But you might
How Can An FLP Fit Into Your Overall Estate Planning Strategy?
A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it to your children or other heirs. Additional benefits include potential tax savings and protection from creditors. And you don’t have to own a business to have an FLP. FLPs In A Nutshell To
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity To Make a 2025 IRA Contribution — Whether You Can Deduct It or Not
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination of the two). But once the contribution deadline has passed, the opportunity to contribute for that year is lost forever. The deadline for 2025 IRA contributions is April 15, 2026.
Business Deductions For Four-Legged Coworkers
Did you know that you can claim tax deductions for animals that serve a bona fide business purpose? This benefit extends beyond agricultural operations. Working animals in many sectors may qualify. Here are the details. Working Animals vs. Personal pets A working animal must provide a clear and direct business