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One of the most common things I see in financial planning is not someone making a “bad” decision. More often, it’s that no decision gets made at all. Life gets...

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary widely from state to state. And establishing residency for tax...

Tax identity theft isn’t limited to individual taxpayers — businesses are also targeted through their Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), payroll systems and tax filings. The financial impact of these crimes...

Most business owners would like to offer their employees a 401(k) retirement savings plan with all the bells and whistles. But for small businesses with lean budgets and small staffs,...

BGM and Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) invite you to join us for an in-depth look at how the cannabis and hemp community – and state legislatures – are responding to...

Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a cost segregation study can be the key to unlocking it....

Even if you aren’t currently preparing to sell your business, you might want to think strategically about your eventual buyer. Sophisticated buyers won’t only look at your financials, they’ll also...

Last year, a new income tax deduction for qualified cash tips went into effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The break is scheduled to expire after 2028....

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. What does it take to live longer while...

If you run your business as a C corporation, you may be eligible for a potentially significant tax break for qualified small business (QSB) stock. This opportunity has existed for years,...

On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had issued an order, effective April 22, 2026, placing FDA-approved marijuana products and products containing marijuana subject to...

You joined a startup for the mission and the upside. But life happens, and sometimes you leave before the acquisition or initial public offering (IPO). Here’s what happens to your...

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help...

The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited liability partnership (LLP) or limited liability company (LLC). Depending on...

Since 1967, The Vroman Group has been a cornerstone of the Des Moines community and the surrounding area. The firm’s CPAs and advisors have helped generations of clients navigate financial...