If you're near retirement — or already there — market dips hit differently. When you're still in your 30s or 40s, a downturn is just a blip on a long timeline. When you're in your 50s, 60s, or beyond? It feels a lot more personal. A lot more...
Navigating the labyrinth of return filing requirements for tax-exempt entities can seem daunting at first glance. However, understanding these requirements is crucial for maintaining your organization's tax-exempt status and ensuring compliance with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This comprehensive guide will walk you through the...
UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE CAUSE ABATEMENT Reasonable cause abatement is a provision that allows taxpayers to request the removal of certain penalties based on circumstances that prevented the taxpayer from complying with tax laws. This relief is grounded in the principle that, despite the taxpayer’s best efforts, compliance...
If you hire a domestic worker to provide services in or around your home, you probably have a tax liability that you don’t know about – or one that you do know about but are ignoring. Either situation can come back to bite you. When...
If you’ve ever wanted to slice and dice your financial data in QuickBooks® Online without changing your chart of accounts or creating new classes or locations, you’re in luck. The Tags feature in QuickBooks® Online offers an intuitive, flexible way to track transactions across any...
Kyle Eskens joined Blackman & Sloop in August 2024 as a Senior Auditor, primarily working with our Non-Profit sector and on Employee Benefit Plan audits. He was drawn to the firm for two key reasons: the ability to work fully remote while remaining in Nebraska —...
Here is what the firm has been up to since our last newsletter. We are honored to be named one of Accounting Today’s 2025 Best Firms to Work For. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a positive, supportive workplace where our team can thrive. We...
You did it. You worked hard, saved consistently, and now you're either enjoying retirement—or it's just around the corner. You’ve been told for years to put money into retirement accounts, defer taxes, and wait for the golden years. But wait… no one told you? Retirement might be your...
Spring isn’t just for closets. It’s for your business finances too. And just like you wouldn’t leave last year’s mismatched socks sitting in your drawer, you shouldn’t let old subscriptions, bloated expenses, or outdated processes keep piling up in your books. Because here’s the truth: Small financial leaks turn...
Tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it often remains underutilized by many taxpayers. One area that frequently causes confusion and potential financial strain is the management of estimated tax payments and the associated penalties for underpayment. Understanding the intricacies of estimated...
