Haefele Flanagan Mourns the Loss of Founder Robert Thomas Haefele 

January 22, 2025: Haefele Flanagan is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its founder, Robert (Bob) Thomas Haefele, CPA. A visionary leader and a dedicated professional, Bob Haefele established…

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Super-Catch-Up Retirement Contributions

Starting in 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows eligible participants who are ages sixty to sixty-three to make “super-catch-up contributions” of up to the greater of: $10,000, or 150 percent of the regular…

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Transition Relief for Third-Party Settlement Organizations

The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2024-85 PDF providing transition relief for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, regarding transactions…

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**IMPORTANT** BOI Reporting Update

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a federal district court in Texas issued an order granting a nationwide, preliminary injunction that: (1) enjoins enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and regulations…

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Blog: Why do Fire Engines Always Back In?

Have you ever wondered why fire trucks always back into the fire hall instead of pulling in head-first like most vehicles? The reason is simple: it’s all about being prepared for quick action. By backing…

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Eligible IRA Owners can Donate More to Charity in 2024

The Internal Revenue Service reminds individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ and older that they can make up to $105,000 in tax-free charitable donations during 2024 through qualified charitable…

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Deadline Approaching for Corporate Transparency Act/BOI Reporting

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), ratified into law on January 1, 2021, advances the agenda of deterring criminals from infusing their illicit funds into the U.S. financial system. For most eligible…

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Blog: 10 Resolutions to Boost Your Company’s Value

As we approach the close of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, many business owners are focused on transformation and growth. If increasing your company’s value is your goal, consider these New Year’s resolutions…

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Hurricane Updates: IRS Tax Related Assistance and Warning about Charity Scams

In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that have ravaged Florida and the Southeast in recent weeks, the Internal Revenue Service warned about charity scams and reassured victims that it stands ready…

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Blog: Challenges Faced by Not-for-Profit Organizations in Adopting the New CECL Standard

By: Cristopher Sefransky, CPA, CFE, LSSGB Our industry is well over a year into implementation of the transitional guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update…

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