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W ritten by Randall Weaver, CPA If you’re planning to sell real estate in late 2026, or already have a …
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Opportunity Zone Investing FAQs
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May 11, 2026
COVID-Era IRS Penalty & Interest Relief
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May 6, 2026
Trout CPA's Managing Partner Named a 2026 Forbes ...
We are proud to announce that Todd Harrington, CPA, CGMA, CVA, has been named to the Forbes …
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April 24, 2026
Short-Term Rental Loss Strategy: 2026 Tax Updates
Written byGeoffrey Kaufman, CPA, MBA Short-term rental losses can still be treated as non-passive under …
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April 9, 2026
Tiffany Bender & Chris Hartman Earn 2026 PICPA Young Leader ...
We are proud to celebrate Tiffany Bender, CPA, and Chris Hartman, CPA, on being named recipients of the …
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April 8, 2026
Chris Hartman Earns 2026 CPBJ Business & Finance Honor
We are proud to celebrate Chris Hartman, CPA, on being named a 2026 Central Penn Business Journal …
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March 24, 2026
Self-Directed IRA Investing in Real Estate Syndications: ...
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February 16, 2026
100% Bonus Depreciation With A Pre-January 19, 2025 Binding ...
Written by Randall Weaver, CPA If you’re a real estate developer, the return of 100% bonus depreciation …
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February 13, 2026
Important Changes to Mailing Tax Payments: What You Need to ...
By Michael Carr, CPA, CTRC On December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) changed how it …
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Essential Financial Oversight Guide for Manufacturing ...
By Karen Shenk, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, CEPA, CFE Running a manufacturing business requires more than just …
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