Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks. Some of the most valuable are tax credits, because … [Read more...]
Deferring taxes on advance payments
February 23, 2026 by Jim Rudnick
An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income tax purposes, generally advance payments must … [Read more...]
10 questions to help you prevent customer list theft
February 23, 2026 by Annette Benson
You understand how important customer lists are to your business’s financial success. So do employees. In fact, some dishonest workers may be tempted to take … [Read more...]
Brady Krupa, MBA, Earns CPA Designation
February 19, 2026 by Brady Krupa
Brady Krupa recently earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. He joined CDS in 2023 as a Staff … [Read more...]
How can we prevent pay discrimination?
February 18, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts of Mineral HR Answer: You can help prevent pay discrimination by basing all pay decisions on legitimate, job-related criteria. … [Read more...]
Increased limit on the SALT deduction
February 17, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns An important decision to make when filing your … [Read more...]
Should we ban romantic relationships in our workplace?
February 11, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts using Mineral HR: You could try, but the heart wants what it wants. Bans of this sort are difficult to enforce and can make employees … [Read more...]
If you’re married, should you file jointly or separately?
February 10, 2026 by Carolyn Halverson
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. They can file jointly or separately. What you choose will affect your standard … [Read more...]
Businesses need to look before they leap abroad
February 9, 2026 by Annette Benson
U.S. businesses may want to operate abroad for many reasons. Examples include opportunities to grow their customer bases, diversify revenue streams, establish … [Read more...]
