We are thrilled to announce that Sean R. Smith has been promoted to Partner at RBF! Since joining the firm in 2013, Sean has been a cornerstone of the Audit & Attestation department, providing exc...

As the year draws to a close, it’s crucial to take stock of your financial situation and make strategic moves to minimize your tax liability. With a little planning and foresight, you can take a...

Tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it often remains underestimated by many taxpayers. One area that frequently causes confusion and potential financial strain is the managem...

Starting your own business is an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. As a young entrepreneur, you have the energy, creativity, and drive to turn your ideas into reality. This co...

In the digital age, crowdfunding has emerged as a revolutionary way for individuals and businesses to raise funds for a wide array of projects, from innovative products and artistic endeavors to perso...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program as outlined in Announcement 2024-30. This initiative is designed to address erro...

As our population ages, seniors increasingly become targets for a variety of scams. These fraudulent schemes can have devastating financial and emotional impacts on older adults, who may be more vulne...

Every profession has its own best practices but proper accounting and bookkeeping techniques are crucial across the board. Whether you’re a hospital administrator trying to write off equipment costs...

As Boomers and Gen Xers approach retirement, effective financial planning becomes crucial to ensure a comfortable and secure future. This article outlines essential tax and financial planning strategi...

Social Security benefits serve as a crucial financial backbone for millions of retirees, disabled individuals, and families of deceased workers in the United States. However, the taxation of these ben...

Proper accounting is the backbone of any successful small business. It ensures that your financial records are accurate, helps you make informed decisions, and keeps you compliant with tax regulations...

As a small business owner, one of your primary goals should be to maximize your business deductions to minimize your tax liability. Effective tax planning can significantly impact your bottom line, al...

Summer is the perfect time to relax and enjoy the warm weather, but accounting tasks can eat into your valuable leisure time. The last thing you need is to spend unnecessary hours on repetitive financ...

Maintaining a clear and effective budget is crucial for success. Yet, many businesses are overwhelmed by day-to-day operations, often making financial decisions without a solid forecast. This can lead...

Tax season should be a time to reclaim some of your hard-earned money, not a source of stress and anxiety. Yet, for many taxpayers, tax-related identity theft is a very real threat. Imagine filing you...

Article Highlights Standard Deduction IRA Options Self-Employed Parent Employing Your Child Tax Benefits Children who are dependents of their parents are subject to what is commonly referred to as the...

Article Highlights: Understanding Underpayment Penalties De Minimis Exception Safe Harbor Payments Payment Timing Withholding Annualized Payments Farmers and Fishermen Underpayment penalties are a com...

The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others (as money or property) without paying taxes. This is meant to keep an individual from using gifts to avoid the estate tax ...

A frequent question, and a situation where taxpayers often make tax mistakes, is whether it is better to receive a home as a gift or as an inheritance. It is generally more advantageous tax-wise to in...

The landscape of tax legislation in the United States has been marked by constant evolution, with changes often reflecting the broader economic and political priorities of the time. One area that has ...