CMP, Utah CPA Firm

10/21/2026

Meet Jared Ripplinger! With 15 years at CMP, Jared enjoys helping clients find chances to save on taxes and make informed financial decisions. He appreciates CMP's proactive approach to client service and staying ahead of challenges before they become problems. Outside of work, Jared enjoys playing sports, weightlifting, and spending time with his family.

10/14/2026

Tax planning isn’t just for tax season. 📅

The best opportunities to reduce your tax burden happen throughout the year—not at the filing deadline. A proactive tax strategy can help you stay organized, avoid surprises, and make smarter financial decisions.

Ready to get ahead instead of catching up? Contact CMP today.

10/12/2026

A lot of small business owners treat depreciation as something their accountant handles automatically. And while a good CPA will absolutely manage this for you, understanding the basics yourself can make a real difference. 💼

Why? Because depreciation decisions made during the year — not just at tax time — affect how much you owe.

Knowing whether to claim Section 179, take bonus depreciation, or spread deductions out requires knowing your income picture before year-end.

Here's what our updated guide covers:

✔️ The difference between Section 179 and bonus depreciation in plain terms
✔️ Which assets qualify and which ones don't
✔️ How your business structure affects where and how you claim depreciation
✔️ What MACRS means and why most businesses follow it by default
✔️ The real cost of getting placement-in-service dates wrong

Depreciation done right is one of the most consistent ways to lower your tax bill. 📊

👉 Full guide linked in the comments below.

10/09/2026

Your parent doesn't have to live with you for it to affect your taxes. 🏡

Whether Mom or Dad is in your spare room, their own house, or assisted living, the support you provide can still count. And if you're on extension, the October 15 deadline is close.

Before you file, it's worth checking:

✔️ Whether your parent qualifies as your dependent based on their income and your support
✔️ Medical bills you paid for them, which can count even if they don't qualify as a dependent
✔️ Head of household status, which can apply even when your parent lives elsewhere
✔️ Whether your parent needs to file their own return

A few minutes of review now can keep you from leaving money on the table.

👉 See the full post in the comments below.

10/07/2026

High earners: proactive tax planning can make a big difference. Strategies like retirement contributions, HSAs, and year-round planning may help reduce your tax burden and keep you on track toward your financial goals.

10/04/2026

Does it feel like making more money just means paying more in taxes?

You’re not imagining it—but you’re also not out of options.

We just shared a new blog outlining 11 smart ways high earners can reduce taxable income in 2026, without relying on risky moves.

Inside, you’ll learn:

✔️ How retirement and health accounts reduce taxable income
✔️ Why income timing plays a bigger role as earnings grow
✔️ Practical ways to lower taxes responsibly
✔️ When to bring a CPA into the conversation

We just shared a new blog outlining 11 smart ways high earners can reduce taxable income in 2026 without relying on risky moves.

If your income is higher than it used to be, this is worth a look.

10/03/2026

Got an IRS letter about your R&D tax credit? 📬 Don't panic, and don't start sending documents yet.

An audit does not automatically mean the credit will be denied. It does mean you need to show how your research and your expenses connect.

Here's where to start:

✔️ Read the notice for the tax year, the issues listed, and the response deadline
✔️ Ask your team not to delete project files, emails, or time records
✔️ Pull the filed return, Form 6765, and the original R&D study
✔️ Organize your records by project, employee, and expense
✔️ Never backdate or create records that didn't exist

Filing an extended return with an R&D claim this October? It's a good time to check that the support is there too.

👉 See the full post below.

Learn what to do after an R&D tax credit audit notice, which records to gather, how to organize support, and when specialist help may be useful.

10/02/2026

Filed an extension this year? The October 15 deadline is almost here. ⏰

Before you file, it's worth a second look at your R&D tax credit claim. The last-minute rush is exactly when these mistakes slip through:

✔️ Documentation pulled together from memory instead of real records
✔️ Wages claimed by job title instead of actual time on research
✔️ Research a client paid for and now owns
✔️ Form 6765 Section G left vague or incomplete
✔️ Claiming routine work that was never really experimentation

An overstated claim can trigger an exam and penalties of up to 20%. A few minutes of review now beats explaining it to the IRS later.

👉 See the full post in the comments below.

09/30/2026

Don't wait until tax season to think about taxes.

Now is the perfect time to review your income, maximize deductions, and make year-end tax planning decisions while there's still time to make an impact.

A little planning now can help reduce surprises later. Contact CMP to start your year-end tax planning today.

09/23/2026

Meet Bob!

For 28 years, Bob has helped build lasting client relationships while living out CMP’s mission of making a difference in people’s lives. He loves seeing that commitment reflected in both our team culture and the trust we've built with clients over the years.

Outside of work, Bob enjoys spending time with family and staying active outdoors.