Amanda becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Amanda Buckingham, MBA, recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification. Amanda joined CDS in 2024 as a Senior Accountant. Prior to CDS, she … [Read more...]

Abby becomes Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Abby Anderson recently received her QuickBooks ProAdvisor Online certification. Abby joined CDS in 2024 as a Staff Accountant. She graduated from Southern New … [Read more...]

Abby Schaefer joins CDS

Abby Schaefer recently joined CDS as a Payroll Specialist in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she worked in payroll and bookkeeping for one year and customer … [Read more...]

Minnesota Paid Leave Deadline Approaching

Paid Leave is a new program launching for Minnesotans in 2026. It provides paid time off when a serious health condition prevents a worker from working, when … [Read more...]

6 tax-free income opportunities

Believe it or not, there are ways to collect tax-free income and gains. Here are some of the best opportunities to put money in your pocket without current … [Read more...]

Minnesota Tightens Regulations on Independent Contractor Classification

In a significant development for businesses and workers alike, Minnesota is intensifying efforts to ensure proper classification of independent contractors. The … [Read more...]

Major Shift in Tip Credit Rule: What Employers Need to Know

On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made a landmark decision by vacating the Department of Labor’s (DOL) “80/20/30” tip credit rule. This … [Read more...]

The tax implications of disability income benefits

Many Americans receive disability income. Are you one of them, or will you soon be? If so, you may ask: Is the income taxed and if it is, how? It depends on the … [Read more...]

IRS issues final regulations on inherited IRAs

The IRS has finalized regulations for the "10-year rule" regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs and defined contribution plans. … [Read more...]