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10/14/2026

📅 Some year end tax strategies need time to execute. Identify equipment purchases, financing, legal work, and other transactions early so you have time to act. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4e65PI3

Q4 tax planning is not a single deadline; it's a series of decisions that each have their own timing. Some strategies require lead time to execute, others depend on an updated year-end forecast, and some work can legitimately carry into the new year. Knowing which category each decision falls into i...

10/08/2026

Trust alone cannot prevent nonprofit fraud.
🔎 Strong approvals, separated duties, bank reviews, and board oversight can help protect resources and donor confidence.

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Nonprofits are disproportionately vulnerable to occupational fraud due to small administrative teams, part-time board oversight, and heavy reliance on cash-based transactions. Asset misappropriation schemes such as skimming, billing fraud, and expense reimbursement abuse are among the most common th...

10/01/2026

Cybersecurity starts with smart everyday habits. 🔐
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take time to review passwords, updates, access controls, and how you protect sensitive information.

10/01/2026

Your Form 990 is public.
📋 Filing errors, unreconciled numbers, and outdated narratives can affect nonprofit compliance and credibility.

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Form 990 is more than a tax return; it's a public document that donors, grantmakers, and regulators use to evaluate your nonprofit. Common mistakes in filing, reconciliation, and narrative disclosures can raise questions about financial stewardship or put your tax-exempt status at risk. This article...

09/25/2026

Managing federal grants comes with complex compliance requirements. 📋
Join Peters & Chandler, P.C. for Federal Grant Compliance for Nonprofits, a half day course covering the grant management lifecycle, from award to audit.

Learn about grant agreements, federal guidelines, subrecipient and contractor relationships, internal controls, board oversight, expenditure tracking, reporting requirements, and preparing for a single audit.

📍 Tulsa: September 30
📍 OKC: October 22, 1 to 4 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3TpTyqH

09/24/2026

Did construction begin by June 30, 2026?
🏢 Your commercial building project may still qualify for Section 179D. Documentation and certification remain key.

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Although the June 30, 2026 deadline for the Section 179D energy-efficient commercial building deduction has passed, projects that began construction on or before that date may still be eligible for a significant per-square-foot deduction. Building owners with projects already underway should act now...

09/22/2026

Fall is officially here! 🍂
A new season is a great time to reflect, reset, and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
Happy first day of fall from P&C!

09/17/2026

Driving for business?
🚗 The IRS business mileage rate increased to 76 cents per mile beginning July 1, 2026. Make sure your mileage records use the right rate.

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The IRS raised the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026, effective July 1, with the business rate increasing from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile. Taxpayers who use their vehicle for business, medical, or qualifying moving purposes will need to track mileage separately for each half of...

09/11/2026

Today we remember those we lost and honor the heroes of September 11. 🇺🇸
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Together, we reflect with gratitude and hope.

09/10/2026

Strong tax compliance may soon pay off.
💡 The IRS is introducing automatic relief from certain penalties for eligible taxpayers with a solid filing history.

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The IRS is replacing its First Time Abate program with a new Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), which will automatically prevent certain penalties for eligible taxpayers with a strong compliance history. Starting with 2025 tax year returns and 2026 quarterly returns, qualifying individuals and....