Making the most of the new deduction for seniors
For 2025 through 2028, individuals age 65 or older generally can claim a new “senior” deduction of up to $6,000 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). However, an income-based phaseout could reduce or eliminate your deduction.
Make recruiting volunteers a community affair
For many people, autumn is a time to start fresh. Kids are back in school, and adults may have more time to pursue new hobbies and interests before the rush of the holiday season. So, if your nonprofit could use some helping hands, now’s a good time to recruit volunteers from your community.
SEK named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2025
Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named SEK, CPA & Advisors as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2025 in the medium employer category.
Don’t let beneficiary designations thwart your estate plan
For many individuals, certain assets bypass their wills or trusts and are transferred directly to loved ones through beneficiary designations.
Understanding employee work ethic: Why it matters and what influences it
Work ethic is often seen as a personal trait, something an employee either has or doesn’t. But in reality, work ethic is shaped by a combination of personal values and workplace conditions.
Will Laubach, CPA joins SEK as Member of the Firm
SEK, CPAs & Advisors is pleased to welcome Will Laubach, CPA as a new Member of the Firm, effective October 1, 2025.
Putting a value on tangible property donations
If a donor suddenly offered your not-for-profit a residential property, antique jewelry or inventory from a business, would you know how to value it? Perhaps you don’t receive these types of contributions often, but you also don’t want to turn them down.
Big changes coming: Paper checks for federal tax payments ending
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order that will significantly change how taxpayers receive refunds and make payments to the federal
5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home
Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes are probably not on your mind. But there may be tax implications.
Keep your vendors happy: Tracking bills in QuickBooks Online
If only I had more income, you may think to yourself when you sit down to a stack of bills. More revenue could certainly make it easier to meet your financial obligations completely and on time. But so can QuickBooks Online.