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5 Important Terms Used in Business Valuations
As a business owner, you’ll likely need to have your company appraised at some point. An appraisal is essential in the event of a business sale, merger or acquisition. It’s also important when creating or updating a buy-sell agreement or doing estate planning. You can even use a business valuation
Taxes and Cryptocurrency Users and Investors
If you’re a crypto investor or user, you may have noticed something new on your tax return this year. And you may soon notice a new form reporting requirements for digital assets. Check the Box Beginning with tax year 2022, taxpayers must check a box on their tax returns indicating
Receiving a Sizable Inheritance
If you’ve received, or will soon receive, a significant inheritance, it may be tempting to view it as “found money” that can be spent freely. But unless your current financial plan ensures that you’ll comfortably reach all your goals, it’s a good idea to have a plan of action for
Spring Clean Your QuickBooks
Have your company’s accounting records become cluttered with duplicate items and unused accounts? When you need to revise your QuickBooks® lists — such as the chart of accounts, customers and vendors — the software provides methods for deleting, inactivating and merging list entries. Here’s what you can do to help
Happy Graduation to the Class of 2023
Congratulations to these graduating employees and family members of employees - we wish you and all graduates much success!
The “Step-Up” Basis Rules of Inheriting Property
A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she inherits from another? This is an important area and is too often overlooked when families start to put their affairs in
Make Sure to Plan for Long-Term Care Needs
No matter how diligently you prepare, your estate plan can quickly be derailed if you or a loved one requires long-term home health care or an extended stay at an assisted living facility or nursing home. Long-term care (LTC) expenses aren’t covered by traditional health insurance policies or Medicare. So
Updated Accounting Rules for Common Control Leases
On March 27, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) published narrowly drawn amendments to the lease accounting rules. The updated guidance clarifies issues that are relevant to rental agreements between businesses that have the same owner. Written vs. Verbal Leases Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842)
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., Rebrands and Celebrates 75th Birthday
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is changing its name to DWC CPAs and Advisors. The firm’s rebrand marks a milestone year as the full-service public accounting firm celebrates 75 years of serving western Colorado. During the coming months, the firm will initiate a new “look” with an updated logo and
Draft a “Road Map” to Help Guide Your Estate Plan Wishes
No matter how much effort you’ve invested in crafting an estate plan, your will, trusts and other official documents may not be enough. Consider also drafting a “road map.” Essentially, it’s an informal letter that guides your family in executing your plan according to your wishes. What to Address A