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Not everything in the accounting and financial world is black and white. Much is left to interpretation coupled with experience. At KHA, we know our clients value our perspective and guidance. We therefore not only see it as our duty to share regulatory updates, but also our commitment to share our insights on matters that impact you, our clients.

Maximize Your Legacy While Minimizing Taxes: The Strategic Guide to Charitable Remainder Trusts

Maximize Your Legacy While Minimizing Taxes: The Strategic Guide to Charitable Remainder Trusts

If you're looking to support your favorite charitable causes while maintaining an income stream and achieving significant tax benefits, a charitable remainder trust (CRT) could be the perfect solution. This sophisticated estate planning tool allows you to convert appreciated assets into lifetime income while making a meaningful charitable impact—all while potentially saving thousands in taxes. Whether you hold highly appreciated stocks, real estate, or other valuable assets, a CRT offers a strategic way to diversify your holdings, reduce your tax burden, and create a lasting philanthropic legacy.
How to Maximize Your Charitable Giving Under New Tax Rules: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 and Beyond

How to Maximize Your Charitable Giving Under New Tax Rules: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 and Beyond

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025, introduces significant changes to charitable giving tax benefits starting in 2026. As your trusted tax advisor, KHA Accountants has prepared this comprehensive guide to help you understand these changes and implement strategic giving approaches that preserve your tax advantages while supporting the causes you care about.
What Are Opportunity Zones?

What Are Opportunity Zones?

Timing is key in maximizing the benefits of OZ investments. With thoughtful planning and strategic execution, OZs can be a cornerstone of both financial success and meaningful change.
Scenario Planning: A Roadmap for Business Agility

Scenario Planning: A Roadmap for Business Agility

In a world of constant change and unpredictability, scenario planning empowers businesses to anticipate multiple futures and make informed decisions. This strategic approach helps organizations manage risks, optimize resources, and stay agile amidst economic volatility, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. Discover how scenario planning can transform your company's resilience and growth potential.
Cost Analysis: Turning Hidden Numbers into Smarter Decisions

Cost Analysis: Turning Hidden Numbers into Smarter Decisions

Want to know where your profit is really going? Here's a practical, business-owner-friendly approach to cost analysis, showing how to uncover hidden inefficiencies, assign overhead accurately, and make confident decisions with your numbers. Whether you’re looking to price smarter, cut waste, or prepare for growth, it all starts here.
New Guidance Issued for Rural Opportunity Zone Investors

New Guidance Issued for Rural Opportunity Zone Investors

New IRS guidance could impact your Opportunity Zone tax compliance and planning strategies. Notice 2025-50 reduces the substantial improvement threshold from 100% to 50% for rural QOZ properties, effective retroactively to July 4, 2025. With 3,309 rural zones now identified, some investors may qualify for benefits they previously couldn't achieve, while others need immediate compliance reviews to optimize their tax positions.
SECURE 2.0 Alert: High Earners Face New Roth Catch-Up Requirements in 2025

SECURE 2.0 Alert: High Earners Face New Roth Catch-Up Requirements in 2025

Major Alert for High Earners: If you're making $145,000+ and contributing catch-up funds to your 401(k), the rules just changed dramatically. Starting in 2025, ALL your catch-up contributions must go into Roth accounts—meaning you'll pay taxes upfront instead of getting that immediate deduction. But here's the twist: this could actually be a golden opportunity for long-term wealth building. Our tax experts break down what this means for your retirement strategy and why acting now is crucial.
IRS Goes Digital: The September 2025 Electronic Payment Mandate

IRS Goes Digital: The September 2025 Electronic Payment Mandate

Starting September 30, 2025, the IRS will stop issuing paper refund checks as part of Executive Order 14247, affecting 6.5 million taxpayers who still receive paper checks. "Many of our clients initially express concern about providing banking information electronically, but the reality is that paper checks actually carry higher risk," says Jennifer Sicking, Managing Partner at KHA Accountants. "Treasury data shows paper checks are 16 times more likely to be lost, stolen, or delayed compared to electronic transfers." The deadline may seem distant, but preparation should begin now to avoid delays and complications with both refunds and payments to the IRS.
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