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06.01.26

Beware of Potential Tax Issues When Selling Self-Created Intangibles

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Many modern businesses rely on intangible assets, such as goodwill, trademarks and customer lists. But the IRS doesn’t treat all intangibles the same way. Questions about how these assets are...

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06.01.26
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Cannabis Operators and the New Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes (TTOC) Payroll Warnings

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Business Owners
Cannabis

What dispensaries need to know about tips, payroll reporting, and the new federal deduction. Cannabis operators may begin seeing payroll warnings related to Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes, (“TTOC”). These warnings...

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05.28.26

Looking for Funding? Consider SBA Loans

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Business Owners

If you’re seeking financing to start or grow a small business, don’t forget to look at loan programs through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Down payments, interest rates and...

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05.27.26

Hot Topic Webinar: Is Private Equity Investing for You?

Webinar

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. Have you been wondering whether you should invest...

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05.27.26

Protect Yourself from Fraudsters Impersonating the IRS and Other Tax Scams

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Individual Tax & Planning

Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create urgency or fear to trick victims into sharing sensitive information...

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05.26.26

Self-Employed? Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA

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Business Owners

Some small business owners overlook Roth IRAs because they assume their income is too high for them to qualify to make Roth contributions. Others may think their current tax rate...

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05.26.26

Minnesota Renews Pass-Through Entity Tax Election

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Business Tax

Minnesota pass-through business owners received welcome news in May 2026 when the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation renewing the state’s Pass-Through Entity Tax election on May 18, 2026. The Governor is...

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05.20.26

What You Can Do to Protect Your Business from Rising Costs

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Business Owners

For the 12 months ending in April 2026, the U.S. inflation rate was 3.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices for your business’s products, materials and other operating costs...

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05.20.26
Jake Thibault, CFP®

The QSBS Rules Changed. Here’s What Founders and Early Employees Need to Know

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Wealth Management

For years, qualified small business stock, better known as QSBS, has been one of the most valuable tax benefits available to startup founders, early employees, and angel investors. Now, the...

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05.19.26

Consider Your Potential Charitable Deduction Before Donating Artwork

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

If you give artwork to charity, the deduction you can claim depends on several factors, including the type of organization receiving the piece and how it will be used. Special...

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