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04.14.26

March 2026 Market Review

Articles
Market Review
Wealth Management

Global Artery Remains Closed March hands back the quarter’s gains as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and inflation anxiety returns. March 2026 Key Observations In March, markets gave up...

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04.14.26

Your Post-Tax-Filing Checklist

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

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...

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04.14.26

COVID Interest and Penalty Relief: IRS Refund Opportunities

Webinar
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 1:00 – 1:45 PM CT Following the recent Court of Federal Claims decision in Kwong v. United States, taxpayers may now have new opportunities to...

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04.13.26

ACA Penalties May Still Apply — and they’re Increasing for 2026

Articles
Business Owners
Healthcare
Business Tax

Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, as your business grows, these rules can apply sooner than...

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04.08.26

What You Need to Know About Filing an Extension — and Minimizing Penalties

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

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...

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04.08.26
Ross Gobel

Maximizing Charitable Giving Throughout the Year

Blog
Wealth Management

Many people think of charitable giving as a year-end decision, but some of the best strategies begin much earlier. We work with families who want their giving to reflect both...

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04.06.26

FAQs About the Research Credit

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Companies that engage in research and development activities may qualify for a federal tax credit for some of those expenses. The credit is complicated to calculate, and not all research...

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04.02.26

Benefits That Help You Care for Your Company’s Caregivers

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

With caregiving costs rising faster than inflation, it’s harder than ever to juggle parenting young children or caring for elderly relatives while also working nine to five. Your business can...

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03.31.26

Are You Eligible for Mileage Deductions?

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

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...

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03.30.26

Debt vs. Equity: Classification Counts When Shareholders Put Money into Their Corporations

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

If you operate your business as a C corporation, how you put money into your company — and how you take it back out — can have a major impact on...

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03.27.26

Hot Topic Webinar: Quarterly Economic Update

Webinar

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. Ready to explore the forces shaping the markets...

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03.24.26

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Make a 2025 IRA Contribution — Whether You Can Deduct It or Not

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

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,...

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03.24.26
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

AI, Inflation, and the Investment Decisions That Shape Portfolio Outcomes with Brad Long, CFA (Ep. 5)

Podcast

Big market moves can pull investors toward quick reactions, but lasting results often come from steady thinking and better questions. How do you separate noise from what actually matters, and...

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03.24.26

Should Your Business Consider a Fiscal Year End?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year. But a calendar year isn’t always the best option. For...

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03.18.26

Why You Might Want to Build a Wall Between Your Business and Its Real Estate

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Does your business own its real estate in a separate holding company, such as a limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership? This practice can provide several advantages, including shielding...

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