QuickReads | Gary R. Brown, CPA, LLC

Tax Breaks for Data Centers Are On the Chopping Block in Some States

Rising energy costs and environmental concerns drive states to reconsider tax incentives.

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Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year

Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when the...

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IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams

A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to rep...

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Americans Split on Using AI for Personal Finances

About half (48%) of Americans say using AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances while the other 52% disagree, according to a NerdWal...

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Car Dealers Worry Prices Are Getting Too High for Shaky Economy

America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for the...

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More Than 2 in 5 Americans Believe Financial Secrets Are at Least as Bad as Cheating, Bankrate Survey Says

Money is an uncomfortable topic for many, yet it’s an important ongoing conversation to have in a relationship. Financial secrets undermine trust. And...

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New Postmark Change Impacts Tax Filings, Extensions, and More

A quietly released USPS postmark change update is changing how postmark dates are defined and applied, creating real problems for taxpayers.

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Retirement Savers Be Warned: A Tax Break Has Disappeared in 2026

For years, workers nearing retirement could decide whether to take the immediate tax break of pretax savings in their 401(k) plans or build tax-free i...

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Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know

As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in...

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3 ways businesses are thinking small to win big next year

Small businesses are thinking small to win big! Discover how focusing on specialized tools, deep community relationships, and flexible work creates co...

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10 cybersecurity actions you can take before lunch

Transform your business security in minutes, not months. 10 practical cybersecurity steps you can implement before lunch—from passwords to backups. No...

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7 tips for accessing affordable capital in 2025

If rising interest rates have made bank loans unaffordable for your business, you're not alone. Get 7 practical alternatives to help you access the ca...

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Are you attracting the right employees? 4 perks to start offering today

You don’t need deep pockets to compete with big companies for top talent. Discover 4 cost-effective perks that attract exceptional employees to your s...

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Your launch list for e-commerce business success

An e-commerce business allows you to tap into the growing online marketplace. Learn what you need to consider when launching an e-commerce business.

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Protecting your personal and business data: Essential security tips from your trusted advisor

Discover essential security practices that will help protect your financial information and make 2024 your most secure year yet.

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