What is progressive discipline?

HR Question of the Week Progressive discipline is a process for addressing performance or behavioral issues with corrective action. Instead of immediately … [Read more...]

Denise Lewison joins CDS

Denise Lewison recently joined CDS as a Tax Accountant. She brings 13 years of ag-related accounting experience to CDS. Denise graduated from Rasmussen College … [Read more...]

Do you have questions about taking IRA withdrawals?

Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA … [Read more...]

2025 Tax Calendar

To help make sure you don’t miss any important 2025 deadlines, we’re providing this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are … [Read more...]

Protecting your business from deepfake deception

Deepfakes — digital forgeries produced by artificial intelligence (AI) — have blurred the line between reality and illusion. On the upside, AI-generated … [Read more...]

The standard business mileage rate increased in 2025

The nationwide price of gas is slightly higher than it was a year ago and the 2025 optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of … [Read more...]

The Form W-2 and 1099-NEC deadline is coming up fast

Last revised: 1-27-25 With the 2025 tax filing season underway, be aware that the deadline is coming up fast for businesses to submit certain information … [Read more...]

Amanda Manson Rejoins CDS

Amanda Manson recently returned to CDS as an Administrative Assistant in our Willmar office. She brings over 20 years of experience in customer service. Amanda … [Read more...]

Should We Call Candidates Who Weren’t Selected for a Role?

A manager asked if they could call and not just email the candidates who were interviewed but not selected. Is this a good idea? There’s nothing wrong with … [Read more...]

Julie Hanson rejoins CDS

Julie Hanson recently returned to CDS as an Administrative Assistant in our Morris office. Prior to CDS, she worked in education for over 20 years. We're … [Read more...]