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08.25.25

Divorcing as a Business Owner? Don’t Let Taxes Derail Your Settlement

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning
Advisory

Divorce is stressful under any circumstances, but for business owners, the process can be even more complicated. Your business ownership interest is often one of your largest personal assets, and...

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08.22.25

How Will the Changes to the SALT Deduction Affect Your Tax Planning?

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for federal income tax deductions for state and local taxes (SALT), albeit temporarily. If you have high SALT expenses, the...

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08.19.25

The Next Estimated Tax Payment Deadline is Coming Up Soon

Articles
Business Tax
Individual Tax & Planning

If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The law, which was enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces...

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08.18.25

BGM Ranked Top 200 Accounting Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting

News

BGM is proud to announce that our Firm has been named a ‘Top 200 Firm,’ ranking #138 in the nation, by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). This marks the seventh consecutive...

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08.17.25

Lower Your Self-Employment Tax Bill by Switching to an S Corporation

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

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...

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08.15.25
Ross Gobel

Travel Season Checklist: Legal & Estate Documents to Review

Event
Wealth Management

The opinion of the author is subject to change without notice and must be considered in conjunction with relevant regulation, as well as subsequent changes in the marketplace. Any information...

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08.14.25

July Market Review

Articles
Market Review
Wealth Management

Calm Above, Currents Below Strong earnings season and resilient economy give way to a weak July employment report. July 2025 Key Observations Markets were mixed in July as equities delivered...

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08.13.25

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...

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08.12.25

Succession Success: Planning, Preparing, and Profiting from Your Business Exit

Webinar

Session #3: Profiting Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22 at 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT In the final session, we’ll explore how to execute your chosen exit plan, navigate the due diligence...

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08.11.25
Spencer Davies, CFP®

The Work-Optional Mindset: Building Financial Resilience in High-Stress Professions

Blog
Executives
Wealth Management

The opinion of the author is subject to change without notice and must be considered in conjunction with relevant regulation, as well as subsequent changes in the marketplace. Any information...

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08.10.25

A tax guide to choosing the right business entity

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

One of the most critical decisions entrepreneurs make when starting or restructuring a business is choosing the right entity type. This choice directly impacts how the business is taxed, the...

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08.09.25

No Tax on Car Loan Interest Under the New Law? Not Exactly

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

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...

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08.05.25

Hot Topic Webinar: Gearing Up for Retirement

Webinar
Retirees
Retirement 401k
Wealth Management

This presentation is offered for educational purposes only and should not be considered a comprehensive review or analysis of the topics discussed today. These materials are not a substitute for...

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08.05.25

The New Law Includes a Game-Changer for Business Payment Reporting

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

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...

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07.30.25

Businesses Can Still Choose to Address Sustainability

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

For many years, businesses of all shapes and sizes have at least considered sustainability when running their operations. Many people — including customers, investors, employees and job candidates — care...

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