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DWC’s Michael Brooks Recognized as Young Professional of the Quarter
Congratulations to Dalby Wendland accountant Michael Brooks for recently being recognized as Young Professional of the Quarter by the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County (YPN). YPN is a commitee within the Grand Junction Chamber. Their mission is to connect young professionals from diverse backgrounds, empower personal and professional growth,
Two Ways to Transfer a Family Business
Two Ways to Transfer a Family Business For many people, a family-owned business is their primary source of wealth, so it’s critical to plan carefully for the transition of ownership from one generation to the next. The best approach depends on your particular circumstances. If your net worth is well
Valuation Issues in Your Buy-Sell Agreement
Valuation Issues in Your Buy-Sell Agreement Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle both expected and unexpected ownership changes. When creating or updating yours, be sure you’re prepared for the valuation issues that will come into play. Issues, what issues? Emotions tend to run
Charitable IRA Rollovers Especially Beneficial in 2018
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualified charitable organizations without owing any income tax on the distributions. This break may be especially beneficial now because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes that affect
Cash vs. Accrual Method of Accounting
Cash vs. Accrual Method of Accounting Small businesses often use the cash-basis method of accounting. As businesses grow, they usually convert to accrual-basis reporting for federal tax purposes and to conform with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Starting this tax year, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Section 199A Deduction Updates
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Section 199A Deduction Updates One of the most scrutinized and technically challenging elements of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is the Section 199A deduction, effective from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2025. Created as a means for businesses other
Estate Planning and Unmarried Couples
Estate Planning and Unmarried Couples When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy laws step in to help provide financial security for the surviving spouse. It may not be the plan they would have designed, but at least it offers some measure of financial security. Unmarried couples,
Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Estate Planning
There’s no law that says you can’t prepare your own estate plan. And with an abundance of online services that automate the creation of wills and other documents, it’s easy to do. But unless your estate is small and your plan is exceedingly simple, the pitfalls of do-it-yourself (DIY) estate
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Many employers mistakenly believe that the misclassification of employees as independent contractors doesn’t really matter, so long as the contractors satisfy all of their tax obligations. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Improper classification of workers comes at a high cost, and both federal and state authorities have been
Identity Theft and Your Tax Return
Tax returns are a prime target for identity thieves. After all, the IRS processes billions of dollars in tax refunds every year, and criminals follow the money. A thief needs little more than your name and Social Security number (SSN) in order to file a fraudulent tax return and pocket