News + Insights

Monday, October 26, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. Markets have had plenty to digest this year....

If you decide to hire new employees, adjust prices or expand operations, you shouldn’t rely on financial information that might be months out of date. And this may be the...

Retirement is far from most teenagers’ minds when they get their first jobs. Most young people are more interested in spending their earnings or saving for a shorter-term goal. But...

IRS audit rates remain relatively low, but that’s little consolation if the IRS selects your return for an examination. Although most taxpayers will never face an audit, business owners often...

These days, customers expect fast and personalized service and support from the businesses they patronize. AI can help you meet their high expectations without overburdening your employees. But as in...

Strong portfolio performance can bring an unwelcome surprise: an additional 3.8% federal tax. The income thresholds for the net investment income tax (NIIT) aren’t annually adjusted for inflation and haven’t...

Over the years, you’ve invested blood, sweat and tears into building a successful small business. Now it’s time to sell and move on to the next chapter of your life....

President Trump recently signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (LaMalfa Act) into law. Among other things, it extends tax relief for victims of certain federally declared...

Tax law changes taking effect this year will increase alternative minimum tax (AMT) risk for some higher-income taxpayers. If you may be affected, consider the AMT before implementing income or...

BGM, a Top 200 full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory firm headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, is pleased to announce that R. L. DePanfilis & Company, LLC, a certified public accounting...

If your small business accepts, uses or invests in Bitcoin, Ethereum or other forms of cryptocurrency, accurate reporting and detailed records are critical for federal tax purposes. The IRS continues...

Offering paid family and medical leave (PFML) can help businesses attract and retain employees while providing workers with financial support when they need time away to care for themselves or...

Executives and key employees often receive stock-based compensation in addition to salaries and bonuses. If restricted stock is part of your compensation, considering the potential tax consequences well before December...

If you own a closely held C corporation, you might be looking for ways to withdraw cash from your business. Paying yourself a dividend can be a straightforward option —...

When a business is acquired, its customers don’t necessarily transfer their loyalty to the buyer. Customers may worry about future pricing, service, product quality and whether the business’s new owner...