Payments to and from Federal government MUST BE ELECTRONIC effective September 30, 2025
Dear Client: Executive Order 14247 (Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account) mandates that all payments to and from the federal government MUST BE ELECTRONIC effective September 30, 2025. This includes tax refunds and tax payments including estimates and fines. Paper checks or money [...]
Important Tax Law Changes – Key Provisions of the 2025 Tax Act
Dear Client, We are writing to inform you of significant changes to the tax law resulting from the recently enacted 2025 Tax Act. This legislation includes a wide range of provisions affecting individuals, businesses, and estates. Below is a summary of the most impactful changes [...]
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