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Set Up a SEP Retirement Plan and Reduce Your 2025 Taxes | Brinker Simpson
February 26, 2026

Set Up a SEP Retirement Plan and Reduce Your 2025 Taxes

If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file ...

Tax Planning
New Depreciation Rules for Hospitality
February 18, 2026

New Depreciation Rules for Hospitality

If you own a restaurant, bar, food truck, or entertainment venue, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) just handed you one of the most significant ...

Restaurant and Hospitality • Tax Planning • Tax Alert
Tax Credits Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
February 10, 2026

Tax Credits Every Restaurant Owner Should Know

Running a restaurant means managing tight margins, rising labor costs, and constant operational pressure. The good news? Several federal tax credits ...

Restaurant and Hospitality • Tax Planning • Tax Compliance
Before You Buy: Red Flags in an M&A Target’s Financials
January 27, 2026

Before You Buy: Red Flags in an M&A Target’s Financials

Do your company’s 2026 strategic plans include a business acquisition? Whether you already have your eye on a target or are still weighing options, ...

Fraud and Forensic • Business Advisory • Transactions and M&A • Tax Compliance • Accounting and Financial Operations
Four Ways to Read and Strengthen Your Balance Sheet
January 27, 2026

Four Ways to Read and Strengthen Your Balance Sheet

The balance sheet shows your company’s financial condition, its assets vs. liabilities, at a specific point in time. However, the balance sheet is ...

Business Advisory • Accounting and Financial Operations • Guide
Pass Through Entities: Key Filing Deadlines and Updates
January 27, 2026

Pass Through Entities: Key Filing Deadlines and Updates

Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes or an S corporation? In tax ...

Tax Planning • Tax Compliance • Guide
Action Needed for Some Clients: IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
January 12, 2026

Action Needed: IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

As we prepare for the upcoming tax filing season, we want to share an important reminder regarding IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification ...

Year-End Reminder: Don’t Overlook Your PTO Accruals
December 16, 2025

Year-End 2026 Reminder: Don't Overlook Your PTO Accruals

As 2026 winds down, unused paid time off (PTO) deserves a spot on your year-end close checklist. Many employers let employees carry forward vacation, ...

Business Advisory • Accounting and Financial Operations • Audit and Assurance
Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business
December 16, 2025

Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business

Choosing the right bookkeeper is one of the most important staffing decisions your business will make. A skilled bookkeeper maintains accurate ...

Tax Compliance • Accounting and Financial Operations