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Reasonable Compensation for S Corporation Shareholders: A Practical Guide for Advisors

Reasonable Compensation for S Corporation Shareholders: A Practical Guide for Advisors

by Jessica Esquivel | Feb 24, 2026 | blog, Corporate Tax Services, Entity Formation, Tax Credits

When working with S corporations and shareholder-employees who perform work for the corporation one of the most common and challenging questions you hear is how much they should pay themselves. S corporation shareholder-employees are required to receive reasonable...
The One-Time IRS Penalty Relief Many Taxpayers Miss

The One-Time IRS Penalty Relief Many Taxpayers Miss

by Naz Nasseri | Jan 20, 2026 | blog, Corporate Tax Services, Individual Tax, Tax Credits

Tax penalties have existed since the early days of the U.S. income tax system. Their purpose is not primarily punitive, but administrative. The Internal Revenue Service uses penalties to encourage timely filing, accurate reporting, and prompt payment of taxes. Without...
Understanding Roth IRAs and Their Tax Advantages

Understanding Roth IRAs and Their Tax Advantages

by Naz Nasseri | Jan 15, 2026 | blog, Individual Tax, Tax Credits

What Is a Roth IRA and Why Is It Tax-Advantaged? A Roth IRA is a type of retirement account funded with money on which you’ve already paid income tax. Unlike some other retirement accounts, contributions are not deductible when made. Instead, the primary benefit...
What Is a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP)?

What Is a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP)?

by Naz Nasseri | Jan 13, 2026 | blog, Individual Tax, Tax Credits

What Is a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP)? “RDP” stands for Registered Domestic Partnership. It’s a legal recognition provided by some states, including California, that offers couples, both same-sex and opposite-sex, many of the same legal...
FBAR: What You Need to Know About Foreign Bank Account Reporting

FBAR: What You Need to Know About Foreign Bank Account Reporting

by Sara Raby | Jan 6, 2026 | blog, Corporate Tax Services, Individual Tax, Tax Credits, Technology Tax

For many of our clients, life and business don’t stop at U.S. borders. Maybe you’ve opened an overseas bank account while living abroad, invested in an international business, or inherited property that comes with a foreign account. Whatever the reason, crossing into...

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