Starting a new business is an exciting venture — but it also comes with a series of critical decisions that can shape your company’s future. One of the most important is determining how to structure your business for tax purposes. The choice you make early on can affect everything from your personal liability to how […]
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A Smarter Way to Give: Use Appreciated Stock to Enhance Tax Savings
Supporting charitable causes is often driven by generosity, not financial gain. Still, it’s worth knowing that certain giving strategies can make your generosity go further. One particularly effective approach is donating long-term appreciated stock instead of cash. By doing so, you may be able to increase your tax savings. Not just a deduction Appreciated […]
It’s Not Too Late for Companies to Claim Clean Energy Tax Benefits
The landscape of clean energy tax incentives is shifting once again. With the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, many businesses will see both expanded opportunities and accelerated deadlines. While the law extends or enhances certain tax breaks, it also curtails several key clean energy incentives earlier than […]
TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED
At Rudler, PSC, we embrace technological advancements, as we are always looking for the latest and greatest ways to both serve our clients and enhance our employees’ work experience. In addition, we are constantly examining how we work – from our processes to our results – to ensure the best experience for everyone. At Rudler, […]
Data Hygiene: how to keep it clean and the dangers of dirty data
Hygiene can refer to more than just washing our hands, and hygienic practices in the field of data are a must. Keeping your data accurate, safe, and useful allows you to make better informed decisions for your business. Data Hygiene refers to the ongoing process of ensuring that the information your company relies on […]
IRS notices: understanding the most common
Receiving a notice from the IRS can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. IRS notices are more common than you think, and many are simple to resolve once you understand them. This article walks through the most common types of IRS notices, explains why taxpayers receive them, and provides guidance on how to […]
Best recordkeeping practices for businesses straight from a recent Tax Court case
A successful business is more than just its products and services, but also its practices and procedures. A good business requires strong recordkeeping, allowing better financial decisions as well as ease in tax and legal compliance. Accurate records create support for deductions and keeping tax breaks. This was demonstrated in a recent U.S. Tax Court […]
Be aware of occupational fraud
In a perfect world, you can trust that the employees you hire will uphold the same integrity that you do in regards to the business you have built, but in reality you need to be aware of the areas where you are vulnerable. In fact, occupational fraud cost organizations about 5% of their revenue on […]
The 50+ Advantage: Unlocking the Power of Catch-Up Contributions
If you are 50 or older you have the opportunity to supercharge your retirement savings with additional “catch-up” contributions. Don’t sleep on this valuable opportunity to contribute to these tax-favored retirement accounts. IRA contribution amounts For 2025, eligible taxpayers can make contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA of up to the lesser of $7,000 […]
Additional reporting needed for $10,000+ cash transactions in your business
If your business received large amounts of cash or cash equivalents, there is more to do than just report it on your tax return. Transactions are additionally required to be reported on Form 8300. What are the requirements? Although many cash transactions are legitimate, the IRS explains that the information reported on Form 8300 “can […]