Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC

10/15/2026

A like-kind exchange can be a valuable tax-deferral strategy — but only if you follow the rules. Learn four common myths that can lead to missed opportunities or costly mistakes.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/demystifying-like-kind-exchanges

10/13/2026

Selling your home this summer? The sale could be tax-free, or it could create a sizable tax liability. Or it might result in a tax bill between those extremes. Learn more.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/when-the-sale-of-an-appreciated-home-triggers-taxes-and-when-it-doesn-t

10/08/2026

If the 3.8% net investment income tax could be on your horizon, there are ways to reduce its impact.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/watch-out-for-the-growing-reach-of-the-additional-3-8-tax-on-investment-income

10/06/2026

If you’re planning to sell your business, receiving the purchase price over time may allow you to spread your gain — and the related tax — over several years. Let’s review the pros and cons of installment sales.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/consider-an-installment-sale-to-optimize-taxes-when-selling-your-business

10/05/2026

Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts qualified overtime pay and qualified tips, what employers need to track, and how to set up QuickBooks Desktop or Online to properly report these amounts for future W-2 compliance.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/qualified-overtime-pay-and-or-qualified-tips-tracking-in-quickbooks-desktop-or-online

10/03/2026

Thank you everyone. April Swartz

We are proud to congratulate April Swartz, Owner in Audit at Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC, on her appointment to the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAAG) Board of Editors for a four-year term effective September 1, 2026.

The KMAAG Board of Editors, composed of members from the Kansas Society of CPAs and the State of Kansas Division of Accounts and Reports, plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and structure of local government financial reporting across Kansas. The board also submits annual updates for official approval to help ensure financial reporting guidance remains accurate and relevant.

Please join us in congratulating April on this well-deserved achievement and leadership opportunity. We look forward to seeing the impact of her expertise, leadership, and commitment to the accounting profession throughout Kansas.

10/01/2026

Got crypto? Small business owners should beware of tax surprises when dealing with cryptocurrencies.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/what-are-the-tax-implications-of-cryptocurrency-transactions

09/29/2026

Year-end tax planning strategies may warrant a review with the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in mind — even if you haven’t owed the AMT in recent years.

https://www.varney.com/news-post/what-higher-2026-amt-risk-may-mean-for-your-year-end-tax-planning

09/29/2026

We are proud to congratulate April Swartz, Owner in Audit at Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC, on her appointment to the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAAG) Board of Editors for a four-year term effective September 1, 2026.

The KMAAG Board of Editors, composed of members from the Kansas Society of CPAs and the State of Kansas Division of Accounts and Reports, plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and structure of local government financial reporting across Kansas. The board also submits annual updates for official approval to help ensure financial reporting guidance remains accurate and relevant.

Please join us in congratulating April on this well-deserved achievement and leadership opportunity. We look forward to seeing the impact of her expertise, leadership, and commitment to the accounting profession throughout Kansas.

09/25/2026

Our Open House brought together 33 students for an evening of networking, office tours, and career conversations. From the soda bar to the photo backdrop, it was great to see so many students connecting with our team and learning more about life at Varney & Associates.

Thank you to our employees who helped make the event possible and to everyone who attended. We can't wait to see where your careers take you.

Interested in joining us? Apply for an internship here: https://www.varney.com/careers