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A Nonprofit’s Guide to Stronger Grants Management

By Aprio | July 8, 2026

Nonprofit grants management best practices for stronger controls, cleaner reporting, and reduced compliance risk across the grant life cycle.

Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Rules for Nonprofits

By Aprio | July 8, 2026

Explore proactive strategies on how to navigate the proposed changes to federal grant rules for your nonprofit.

What Is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and How Is It Used?

By Aprio | July 8, 2026

Learn what the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is, how the FAR Overhaul and EO 14402 are reshaping federal contracting, and how contract types affect risk.

Hiring family members in your small business: tax advantages and mistakes to avoid

By Johnson & Sheldon | July 7, 2026

Hiring family members can create real tax advantages for small business owners, but the rules depend on entity type, relationship, age, reasonable compensation, and payroll compliance. Here’s what to know before putting relatives on payroll.

Newly married this year? The tax changes couples miss

By Johnson & Sheldon | July 2, 2026

Getting married triggers significant tax changes that catch many couples off guard, from a new filing status that takes effect the moment you say "I do," to withholding gaps that can result in an unexpected tax bill in April. Beyond filing and withholding, newlyweds also need to address name and address updates, healthcare coverage decisions, HSA eligibility changes, and dependent-related credits before year-end. Tackling these adjustments proactively, rather than waiting until tax season, helps couples avoid penalties, protect their refunds, and start their financial life together on solid footing.

Don’t waste a good year: 2026 retirement and HSA limits worth using

By Johnson & Sheldon | June 23, 2026

For 2026, the IRS has raised contribution limits across retirement plans, IRAs, and HSAs, giving high-income households more room for tax-advantaged saving. The households that benefit most are not simply those that max out every account, but those that act early and decide deliberately which accounts to prioritize, how to coordinate Roth and pretax decisions, and how contributions fit within a broader tax and cash-flow plan. With the right strategy in place at the start of the year, these higher limits become a meaningful planning opportunity rather than a number on a checklist.

Choosing Sales Tax Software That Fits Your Business

By Aprio | June 19, 2026

Automation can reduce sales tax burden and prevent costly errors if you choose and properly configure the right tool for your tax strategy.

Financial strategy for mid-career and peak earning years

By Johnson & Sheldon | June 18, 2026

Mid-career success often brings a more complex financial picture, and the strategies that worked early on may no longer be enough. From managing higher tax exposure to protecting the wealth you've already built, peak earning years come with both greater opportunity and greater risk. This article breaks down the key planning moves to make now so you have more choices later.

Five Operational Levers to Improve Cash Flow Without Raising Prices

By Aprio | June 17, 2026

Improve your business cash flow without the need to raise prices. Here are practical strategies in managing your accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, cost reduction, and cash flow forecasting in the Canadian business climate.

The R&D Tax Deadline You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Aprio | June 16, 2026

For taxpayers who invested in R&D between 2022 and 2024, a one-time retroactive window closes on July 6, 2026.

Financial strategy for early career professionals and young families

By Johnson & Sheldon | June 16, 2026

The early career and young family years bring a rapid increase in financial complexity, as growing income, expanding responsibilities, and long-term decisions around saving, investing, and taxes all converge at once. Read on to learn how a coordinated financial strategy now can create meaningful wealth-building momentum for years to come.

Beyond the 1031: Three Gain Deferral Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should Know

By Aprio | June 15, 2026

Insights on the Beyond the 1031: Three Gain Deferral Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should Know.

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