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Key Takeaway: Often in life, we can sit back and watch those playing checkers versus chess. Chess players play a longer-term game that is more strategic and has bigger payoffs....

The original SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0 provide significant tax credits for eligible small businesses. There are now three distinct tax credits for 401(k) plan fees or contributions paid...

Tax time is upon us once again, and at BGM, we are fully equipped to assist you in preparing your 2023 tax returns. The process has already commenced, with all...

By now, just about every company uses some kind of accounting software to track, manage and report its financial transactions. Many businesses end up using several different types of software...

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the cannabis industry, it is essential for cannabis business owners to constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance growth and increase stability. One option...

Did you make large gifts to your children, grandchildren or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. In...

Businesses basically have two accounting methods to figure their taxable income: cash and accrual. Many businesses have a choice of which method to use for tax purposes. The cash method...

How do you maximize your investments and retirement accounts? Attend our February Hot Topic webinar and learn how to make the tax rules apply to you. Join us for a...

For businesses, and people for that matter, the beginning of the calendar year can be a bit of a grind. The holidays have passed, summer vacations are relatively far off...

When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks and...

When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole proprietorship, you need to understand the tax issues involved. Here...

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are well-advised to buy various forms of insurance to manage operational risks. But insurance itself is far from risk-free. You might overpay for a...

Did you donate to charity last year? Acknowledgment letters from the charities you gave to may have already shown up in your mailbox. But if you don’t receive such a...

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced back when COVID-19 temporarily closed many businesses. The credit provided cash that helped enable struggling businesses to retain employees. Even though the...

MINNEAPOLIS, January 25, 2024 — BGM, a leading CPA, advisory, and financial solutions firm in the Twin Cities, is pleased to announce that Nathan Panning has been promoted to lead...