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2026 IRS Mileage Rates
The IRS has released the 2026 standard mileage rates for taxpayers to use in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving expense purposes. The following chart reflects the new 2026 standard mileage rates compared to the past few years' standard mileage rates. all rates are per mile 2026 2025 2024 2023 Business Rate* 72.5¢ 70.0¢ 67.0¢ 65.5¢ Medical/Moving Rate** 20.5¢ 21.0¢ 21.0¢ 22.0¢ Charitable Rate 14.0¢ 14.0¢ 14.0¢
Jeremy Springer
Jan 152 min read
5 Tips to Feel Tax Return Ready
When it’s time to file, most people don’t lack software—they lack a plan. Feeling prepared isn’t about having the flashiest tools; it’s about doing the quiet, real-world work that makes filing smooth and low-stress. Here are five human-first tips to help you walk into tax season confident and organized, followed by one tech bonus that actually earns its keep.
Jeremy Springer
Jan 124 min read
5 Accounting Essentials for Small Municipalities
Small towns (≤5,000 citizens or less) run on trust. With lean staff, tight budgets, and neighbors holding you accountable, the way you handle money is as important as the services you provide. The good news: you don’t need a big-city finance department to get the fundamentals right.
Jeremy Springer
Jan 125 min read
5 Tips to Make Your A/P Sparkle
Here’s a pragmatic playbook for tightening your accounts payable (AP) operations—designed for finance leaders who want stronger controls, cleaner processes, and fewer surprises. The emphasis is on proven internal-control mechanics, not flashy tech.
Jeremy Springer
Jan 54 min read
Small Business Trends for 2026
Small businesses are heading into 2026 with a mix of opportunity and pressure: consumers remain value-driven, compliance is shifting at the federal and state levels, and “do-more-with-less” operating models are hardening into the norm. We've got our insights and some helpful info — light on hype, heavy on what to watch, and what to do next.
Jeremy Springer
Dec 30, 20255 min read
THE Tax Question: Standard or Itemize
Do you think that you need to track all of your expenses each year so your tax preparer can help you itemize your deductible costs in your tax personal tax return? Has your trusted tax preparer every said: "You're taking the standard deduction this year as it helped you more." In this helpful info article, we're talk the difference between standard deduction and itemized deduction for your personal tax return (Form 1040).
Jeremy Springer
Dec 29, 20254 min read
Reverse Mortgages?!
We are going to talk about the UNO™ reverse card funding option that not many folks know much about - reverse mortgages. We'll cover how you can use them, laws that cover them, and then give several real-world examples to make some of the jargon and legalese make a bit more sense.
Jeremy Springer
Nov 24, 20255 min read
What Is Gift Tax?
With the holidays quickly approaching, we wanted to share some helpful info on what tax preparer and accountants mean when they say "gift tax." It's not a tax you have to pay every time you buy or give a gift. It is a tax on financial gifts.
Jeremy Springer
Nov 19, 20255 min read
Social Media: Not a Tax Professional 2.0
A little over one year after our initial Helpful Info article on the pitfalls of using tax advise from social media, we continue to get tons of questions on "tax topics" that people see on popular social media platforms. We figured an updated article on the topic couldn't help. Just in case you didn't see our last article (or TL:DR), here's the quick version of that article -- don't take tax advise from social media...period.
Jeremy Springer
Nov 12, 20253 min read
SECURE 2.0: The Final ROTH Reg
The IRS has issued final regulations addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions. (Catch-up contributions are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan for employees age 50 or older.) In this Helpful Info article, we're going to explain the final regulation and how it impacts the average taxpayer.
Jeremy Springer
Nov 10, 20252 min read
AI Can Help—But It’s Not Your Accountant
Artificial intelligence is a fantastic assistant. It can draft checklists, surface IRS publications in a pinch, and even summarize complex topics. But when it comes to your taxes and the financial decisions behind them, AI is a tool — not a trusted advisor. For individuals and business owners, the difference matters.
Jeremy Springer
Nov 3, 20253 min read
Nonprofit Trends for 2026
We are seeing donor trends, management styles, and general opertions shift. Of course, shifts are nothing new in the world of fundraising and telling impactful stories. Taking what we see -- and don't' see -- we've got ten trends we see coming for 2026.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 31, 20254 min read
Halloween Treat
We all love a fun treat from time to time. Our team has put together a fun Halloween and accounting themed wordsearch for those of you who love puzzles! Click the button below to download a printable version. Legal Disclaimer: This post contains general information for taxpayers and should not be relied upon as the only source of authority. Taxpayers should seek professional tax advice for more information. This information was current at time of posting; we are not responsib
Jeremy Springer
Oct 27, 20251 min read
Wait a (Corporate Meeting) Minute!
You've just started your company or maybe you are twenty years into business. One thing that is often overlooked as part of many business tax needs are corporate meeting minutes. Just like your local municipal government, your business is required by law to keep written records of decisions made during your yearly - yes, yearly - corporate meeting.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 20, 20254 min read
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
Signed into law on July 24, 2025, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act authorizes the IRS to postpone federal tax deadlines for taxpayers affected by a qualified state-declared disaster, upon written request by the state governor. The new law also increases the automatic extension of federal tax deadlines for certain taxpayers.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 16, 20252 min read
Drought? Sold Cattle? Tax Relief!
Oklahoma cattlemen, ranchers, and farmers are all still experiencing the impacts of weather on their cattle herds. We've got helpful information for those who had to sell cattle due to the ongoing drought around the state.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 16, 20253 min read
Form W-4: Don't Be Scared!
tarting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. One of the documents you will likely see on your first day of work is IRS Form W-4, which tells your employer how much income tax to withhold from your paycheck. This Helpful Info post provides some basic information about what Form W-4 is, how to fill it out properly, and what is done with the information when the form is handed in to the employer.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 13, 20255 min read
IRS Furloughs: What Taxpayers Need to Know
The IRS has begun to furlough employees due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Many services are paused or slower than normal. Here's how the IRS staffing is being adjusted and what services will most likely be impacted.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 9, 20251 min read
Ring! Ring! IRS Not Answering
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration recently did an audit to assess efforts to improve toll-free telephone access and reduce taxpayers’ wait times when calling the IRS for assistance. Here is what they found!
Jeremy Springer
Oct 8, 20253 min read
One Big Beautiful Bill for Business
Congress signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4, 2025. The law reshapes several business-tax rules that will show up in the 2025 filing season and beyond. Here’s a plain-English walkthrough for common business return types—what changed, why it matters, and what to consider before you file.
Jeremy Springer
Oct 5, 20253 min read
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