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IRS issues final regulations on tips tax break

Last year, a new income tax deduction for qualified cash tips went into effect under the One Big...

Honoring Excellence: Laura Sprouse and Jeff Smith Named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-In-State CPAs List

At Brown Edwards, we are fortunate to work alongside professionals who bring exceptional skill,...

Construction and Real Estate: An Intertwined Relationship

As I sat down with Eddie Thompson, Director at Brown Edwards & Company and host of the Constructive...

The Rise of Fractional CFO Services in Construction

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Luebker from The Construction CFO on our...

FDIC Rescinds Guidance on Multiple Re-Presentment NSF Fees

On April 10, 2026, the FDIC issued FIL 14-2026 rescinding prior supervisory guidance on charging...

The Cost Segregation Process: What Manufacturing Companies Need to Know

In my previous blog, I introduced the concept of cost segregation studies and their potential...

State and Local Tax Compliance for Real Estate Professionals: A Complete Guide

As real estate professionals expand their portfolios across state lines, understanding state and...

Don’t sleep on these after-tax-day tips

With the April 15 tax filing deadline in the rearview mirror, you’re likely to turn your attention...

Concrete Results: How Lithko Is Applying AI to Productivity, Risk, and Decision Making

Real Use Cases from the Field — and a Practical Roadmap for Getting Started Brown Edwards & Company...

2026 State and Local Government Industry Predictions

The year ahead will reward state and local government finance leaders who operate as strategic risk...