I just don’t seem to be writing as many checks as I used to. And I don’t want the panic of being on vacation with no checkbook when my estimated taxes are due. The solution that works for me is to schedule my estimated tax payments to come directly from my bank account on the […] Continue Reading
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We bring financial order to our client’s affairs through a broad array of accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and analytics services. We take pride in being a trusted business advisor, helping businesses plan for long term success at all points of their lifecycle: from startup, during mergers, and through exit.
We also excel in partnering with individuals and their families by providing financial and accounting insights regarding life events such as real estate, marriage & divorce, retirement, and death.
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Our knowledgeable staff offers broad perspective and comprehensive guidance to management and inspires trust from key stakeholders in all areas of accounting, audit, and financial reporting.
Tax Strategy, Planning & Preparation
We provide individuals and businesses with tax strategies, tax planning and tax return preparation appropriate to best achieve our client’s goals of tax savings and compliance.
Litigation Forensics, Valuation & QDRO
Forensic accounting encompasses general accounting matters, taxation, business valuations and auditing. QDROs and Retirement Plan Valuations are also handled by our specialists.
Estates and Trusts
Estate planning can be complex and confusing. Our team has the expertise you need to navigate the process successfully.
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Our management consultants solve business problems through a systematic approach to fact gathering. Consulting & Analytics present strategic and tactical opportunities to grow revenue, reduce expenses, improve processes, gain business insights and reduce risk.
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CRA Financial, LLC is a comprehensive wealth management firm whose primary objective is to assist you in accumulating and preserving your family’s wealth.
What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act
Late last year, Congress passed bipartisan tax legislation that President Trump promptly signed into law on December 20, 2019. The legislation included the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act”, which is mainly intended to expand opportunities for individuals to increase their retirement savings. The awkwardly named Act, which went into effect on […] Continue Reading
The Age Old Question – To Share or Not To Share
As professionals, when our clients ask us this question as it relates to helping them design a “Compensation Plan” for their businesses, we recognize the sensitivity of the topic and before we can answer them, we understand there is a fact-finding mission that must be undertaken. During this assignment, we know that the measurement of […] Continue Reading
Parking Tax Repealed for Non-Profits
On December 20, 2019, Congress repealed Section 512(a)(7), commonly referred to as the “parking tax”, imposed on fringe benefits of non-profit organizations pursuant to the 2017 Tax Act. The provision required tax-exempt employers to increase their unrelated business taxable income (“UBTI”) by amounts paid for qualified transportation fringe benefits provided to employees, including the provision of […] Continue Reading