Here are your Articles for October 6, 2026.

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IMPORTANT! ELECTIONS MATTER FOR "TAX POLICY"
If you want Lower taxes...Vote Republican.
If you want Higher Taxes...Vote Democrat.

In my 44 years as a CPA I've never seen tax policy as favorable for all citizens as it is now.
The Republican Administration passed the Tax Cut & Jobs Act in 2017 and in the Big Beautiful Bill in 2025.
These tax law changes lowered the taxes of "every client" I SERVE, and at every income level, not just the wealthy.

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Jim, Dan, and Amber


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TIMELY OPPORTUNITIES

Age Is Just a Number, but Tax Milestones Matter
From childhood savings accounts to retirement plan distributions, age can affect federal tax obligations and planning opportunities throughout one's life. Knowing when key milestones will arrive is critical to choosing optimal strategies. We journey through major age-based tax rules and considerations that taxpayers may encounter from birth through their 70s.
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QUICKBOOKS

Save Time with QuickBooks Online Automation
Routine bookkeeping can quickly become time-consuming. You might log in to your accounting software to record a customer payment, only to discover invoices that need to be sent, bank transactions waiting to be categorized or estimates that are ready to be converted into projects.
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MANAGEMENT

Why That's Brilliant! Suggestion Boxes Still Work
Suggestion boxes can work wonders. They cost little to set up and, over time, at least a few of your employees' ideas will likely save your company money and help it operate more efficiently. This article offers eight steps to a successful suggestion box program. A sidebar provides a brief history of the suggestion box, which starts in 1894.
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OPERATIONS

Avoid Costly Equipment Buying Blunders
Some business owners invest in the most expensive piece of equipment available only to later learn it was beyond their needs or the expertise of their employees. Then again, other business owners don't upgrade their equipment or buy only used assets, which may lead to all sorts of other problems. This article offers a five-point plan for buying assets in a safe, savvy manner.
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Our firm provides the information in this e-newsletter for general guidance only, and does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, investment advice, or professional consulting of any kind. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, accounting, legal, or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional adviser who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation. Tax articles in this e-newsletter are not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding accuracy-related penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The information is provided "as is," with no assurance or guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.