Savings bonds and taxes: What you need to know

When considering the advantages of U.S. Treasury savings bonds, you may appreciate their relative safety, simplicity and government backing. However, like all … [Read more...]

Ways to manage the limit on the business interest expense deduction

Prior to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses were able to claim a tax deduction for most business-related interest expense. The TCJA … [Read more...]

Are we permitted to ask applicants about their immigration status?

No, you shouldn’t ask applicants about their immigration status—for example, whether they are a citizen, naturalized citizen, lawful permanent resident, or … [Read more...]

Can I itemize deductions on my tax return?

You may wonder if you can claim itemized deductions on your tax return. Perhaps you made charitable contributions and were told in the past they couldn’t be … [Read more...]

Questions about taxes and tips? Here are some answers for employers

Businesses in certain industries employ service workers who receive tips as a large part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels and … [Read more...]

Do you have an excess business loss?

If an individual taxpayer has substantial business losses, unfavorable federal income tax rules can potentially come into play. Here’s what you need to know as … [Read more...]

Claiming the Renter’s Credit on Your Income Tax Return

When you file your 2024 taxes, if you are a renter, you can claim the Renter's Credit as part of your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). You will … [Read more...]

Lee Bowen promoted to Senior Payroll Specialist

Lee Bowen, CPP, was recently promoted to a Senior Payroll Specialist. She joined CDS in 2022. Prior to CDS, she worked in accounting for over four years and … [Read more...]

Do your salespeople come by their commissions honestly?

Preventing financial losses from occupational fraud requires your company to remain vigilant. In a nutshell: Trust employees, but routinely verify they aren’t … [Read more...]