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Should You Accept the Task of Serving as an Executor?
Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title also includes significant responsibilities. So if a family member or a close friend asks you to be the executor of his or her estate, think about your answer before agreeing
Key Metrics to Assess the Health of Your Cash Flow
For many businesses, accounts receivable (AR) is one of the largest assets on the balance sheet. It represents the cash you’ve earned but haven’t yet collected. Efficient AR management is critical for maintaining healthy cash flow, reducing bad debt and fueling growth. But a key question often goes unasked: How
Accounting Mistakes Nonprofits Should Try to Prevent
It may be tempting to try to save money and perform your nonprofit’s accounting tasks internally. But if your staff isn’t experienced and properly trained, mistakes are likely to occur — with potentially serious repercussions. Some accounting mistakes are common among newer nonprofits and smaller organizations that attempt to go
Switch to an S Corp to Lower Your Self-Employment Tax Bill
If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to lower your SE tax liability is to convert your business to an S corporation. Self-Employment Tax Basics Sole proprietorship income, as well as partnership income that flows through to partners (except
Understand How POD and TOD Accounts Affect Your Estate Planning
Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass directly to named beneficiaries without going through probate. This can save time, reduce administrative costs and provide your beneficiaries with quicker access to their inheritance. However, there are drawbacks to using these accounts.
5 Ways Businesses Can Assess Health Care Benefits Spending
If your business sponsors health care benefits for its employees, you know the costs of doing so are hardly stable. And unfortunately, the numbers tend to rise much more often than they fall. According to global consultancy Mercer’s Survey on Health & Benefit Strategies for 2026, 51% of large organizations surveyed
DWC Professionals Earn the CPA Designation
DWC CPAs and Advisors is pleased to announce that Vennessa M. Distel and Angela C. Heuman 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
New Form 1099-NEC Threshold Provides Simplicity and Relief
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made in 2026, the new law raises the threshold for information reporting on certain business payments from $600 to $2,000. Beginning in 2027, the threshold amount will be adjusted for inflation.
No Tax on Car Loan Interest Under the New Law? Not Exactly.
Under current federal income tax rules, so-called personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted. One big exception is qualified residence interest or home mortgage interest, which can be deducted, subject to some limitations, if you itemize deductions on your tax return. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) adds another
Expensing Implementation Costs for Cloud-Based Services
Today, many organizations rely on cloud-based tools to store and manage data. However, the costs to set up cloud computing services can be significant, and many business owners are unsure whether the implementation costs must be immediately expensed or capitalized. Changes made in recent years provide some much-needed clarity to