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Ellen Alphonso | Apr. 2, 2026

Service Provider Fraud in Employee Benefit Plans: Risks, Examples & Prevention Tips

In this episode of Ask an EBP Auditor, we take a deep dive into service provider fraud in employee benefit…

Chris Wittich | Mar. 23, 2026

Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax Status for 2026: What Business Owners Should Know

Minnesota PTE tax expired for 2026, but legislation to extend it has passed the Senate and is stalled in the…

John Csargo | Feb. 13, 2026

2026 Standard Mileage Rate: What Employers and Owners Should Change in Their Reimbursement Policies

The IRS has released the 2026 standard mileage rates, and the increase in the business mileage rate requires immediate action…

Sara Ostrander | Feb. 9, 2026

Using Financials as a Management Tool: A Guide for Business Owners

Many business owners treat financial statements as a formality, something created for lenders or year end requirements, then set aside.…

Chris Wittich | Feb. 3, 2026

Minnesota Changes to Pass-Through Entity Tax

Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax allows a business to elect to pay tax at the entity level which generates a federal…

Becky Gibbs | Jan. 14, 2026

2026 Audit Readiness: What Your Business Needs to Do Now

Is your business prepared for audit season? Instead of thinking about what auditors need, focus on what matters most for…

Chris Wittich | Dec. 3, 2025

Watch the Recording: Year-End Tax Update Webinar

This webinar covers changes from HR1, the Big Beautiful Bill, and discusses how Minnesota might react to those changes.

Chris Wittich | Nov. 24, 2025

Marketplace Health Insurance: Understanding ACA Premium Tax Credits Before They Expire

Are you considering health insurance through the Marketplace? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers premium tax credits that can make…

Melissa King | Nov. 10, 2025

Tax Considerations for a Potential Sale, Merger, or Succession Plan

Navigating the sale of your business, a merger, or succession planning requires proactive and well-considered tax strategies. By addressing tax…

Chris Wittich | Nov. 5, 2025

Top 10 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Business Owners

As the year draws to a close, now is the time to make proactive tax decisions that can reduce your…

Kevin Berg | Aug. 8, 2025

Expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion

The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion, codified under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, was first created in…

Chris Wittich | Jul. 9, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Webinar Recording

We’ve been closely monitoring this legislation, and now that it’s law, it’s time to understand what it means for you.…