Meadows Urquhart

We’re hitting the road! 🎓💼

Fall recruiting season is here, and our team is excited to connect with students at career fairs around the state. From meeting future accountants to sharing what it’s really like to build a career at Meadows Urquhart, we’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones along the way.

Check out where we’ll be this fall and come say hello!

IRS Notice CP53E: What It May Mean

Many taxpayers are receiving IRS Notice CP53E in 2026 stating the IRS could not direct deposit a refund—even though you were not expecting a refund.

This notice is generally a refund-hold notice connected to the federal government’s move away from paper checks, per Executive Order 14247. It usually does not mean your tax return is wrong or that a refund has been disallowed.

Why taxpayers are receiving CP53E
CP53E can be generated when there is a refund but:
- No bank information was included on the return;
- The routing/account information is invalid;
- The bank rejected the attempted direct deposit; or
- IRS processing creates an unexpected refund from a return that originally showed a balance due or showed application of the overpayment forward to 2026 (for example, the IRS adjusts underpayment interest, or locates estimated tax payments that weren’t reported).

What the taxpayer needs to do:
You generally have two options:
- Add/update direct deposit: Follow the notice instructions to sign in to your IRS Individual Online Account (often via https://hubs.ly/Q04vHzhM0) and enter your banking information. The IRS cannot take or change banking information over the phone or in person.
- Do nothing: The IRS generally issues a paper refund check about 6 weeks after the CP53E notice date.

We’re excited to celebrate three promotions on our operations team as they step into new roles at Meadows Urquhart!

Ashley Beale — Growth Strategies Specialist
Rebecca Molenda — Lead Tax Processor
Maria Sprint — Tax Processor

Our operations team plays an important role in keeping our firm moving forward, supporting our people, processes, and clients every day. Their work helps create the foundation that allows our entire team to do what we do best.

Congratulations, Ashley, Rebecca, and Maria! We’re so lucky to have you on our team!

We’re proud to share that Meadows Urquhart has been ranked among Inside Public Accounting’s Top 400 Firms!

This recognition reflects the continued growth of our firm and, most importantly, the people who make it possible. At Meadows Urquhart, we’re committed to Accounting for More, looking beyond the balance of numbers to understand our clients, their businesses, and what matters most to them.

We’re grateful to our clients, team members, and community for being part of our growth. We’re proud of where we are—and even more excited about where we’re going.

We’re excited to celebrate Eman on passing the CPA Exam!

This achievement reflects the technical knowledge, discipline, and dedication Eman brings to her work at Meadows Urquhart. In her role, she works closely with clients on tax and accounting matters, applying her growing expertise to help navigate complex financial and reporting needs.

Passing the CPA Exam is a significant professional milestone and a testament to the work Eman has put into developing her technical skills. We’re proud to see her continue to grow as an accounting professional and look forward to all she’ll accomplish with Meadows Urquhart.

Congratulations, Eman! 🎉

If you own a for-profit or not-for-profit business in Virginia and do not currently offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you may be required to register and facilitate RetirePath Virginia as early as September 30, 2026.

If this applies to your business, now is a good time to understand the requirements and what you may need to do next.

Read our latest insight to learn more about Virginia’s new retirement plan requirements: https://hubs.ly/Q04t9nhF0

We're excited to share that Kelli Meadows was recently featured as a guest on the Richmond Leadership Lab podcast!

In the episode, Kelli shares her perspective on leadership, building strong relationships, and the experiences that have shaped her career. We're proud to see her representing Meadows Urquhart and contributing to conversations that inspire leaders across the Richmond community.

🎧 Be sure to give the episode a listen and hear Kelli's insights! The episode goes live on August 27th and is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Meadows Urquhart is proud to sponsor the VCU Kornblau Real Estate Trends Conference again this year!

As a firm with deep expertise in the real estate industry, this conference is one of our favorite opportunities to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and stay at the forefront of the trends shaping real estate.

We’re excited to be back, strengthen relationships, and continue supporting the growth of the real estate community. We’ll see you there!

For many taxpayers, the tax filing calendar does not end on the original March 15th or April 15th deadlines. If you filed a 2025 extension for yourself, an entity, or a trust/estate, the extended due date is quickly approaching.

Read more about different tax deadlines and what you need to be aware of here: https://hubs.ly/Q04sF6S60