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The OBBBA resurrects the immediate R&E expense deduction

The OBBBA resurrects the immediate R&E expense deduction

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses, including manufacturers, have been required since 2022 to amortize domestic Section 174 research and experimental (R&E) costs over five years, rather than deduct them in the year incurred or paid. Manufacturers...

Understanding the most common IRS notices

Understanding the most common IRS notices

For many taxpayers, receiving a letter from the IRS can feel intimidating. The envelope arrives with the IRS seal, and immediately, worry sets in: Did I make a mistake? Am I in trouble? The truth is, IRS notices aren’t uncommon, and most of them can be resolved fairly...

The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50

The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50

Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to your tax-favored retirement account(s). And these contributions are more valuable than you may think. IRA contribution amounts For 2025,...

Survey reveals key safety practices for construction companies

Survey reveals key safety practices for construction companies

Operating a construction business requires actively and comprehensively addressing workplace safety. The well-being of your employees depends on how successfully leadership creates, deploys and upholds comprehensive policies and procedures for a safe work environment....

Employer-provided meals will face different tax treatment next year

Employer-provided meals will face different tax treatment next year

For years, employer-provided meals — such as free lunches, breakroom snacks, and food offered to staff working late shifts or overtime — enjoyed fairly beneficial tax treatment. However, for most organizations, the tax rules will tighten considerably beginning in...

Larger QBI deductions will soon be available to many manufacturers

Larger QBI deductions will soon be available to many manufacturers

In a 2024 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, 93% of respondents who operate as pass-through entities stated that the impending expiration of the Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction would negatively impact their ability to grow,...

Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime

Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime

Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal income tax purposes. The new law changes that. Tip income deduction For 2025–2028, the OBBBA creates a new temporary federal income tax deduction that can...

4 ways employers can run a more cost-effective retirement plan

4 ways employers can run a more cost-effective retirement plan

Once an organization reaches a certain size, it’s difficult to compete for talent and retain employees without sponsoring a qualified retirement plan. However, the costs of doing so can be intimidating, and plan administration might seem overwhelming. Let’s explore...

Common claim triggers for construction businesses

Common claim triggers for construction businesses

“Where did it all go wrong?” If you’ve been in the construction business a while, you may have asked yourself this question when a claim by a project owner or some other party lands on your desk. Although there’s probably no way to completely eliminate the risk of...

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