Davis & Hodgdon CPAs

10/21/2026

If you refinanced your home last year, you may be able to write-off any points you paid to buy down the mortgage rate. To do so, you must capitalize and amortize them over the life of the new loan, (unless part of the new loan is used for home improvements in which case the IRS allows a deduction for a portion of the points allocable to the home improvements). Read more in our tax tips for homeowners blog post: https://www.dh-cpa.com/tax-news-resources/tax-tips-for-homeowners/

Updated September 17, 2026 Tax laws give eligible homeowners a...

10/14/2026

Homeowners can qualify for many tax savings breaks! If you paid off your mortgage early you may have had to pay a penalty. You can deduct that penalty as home mortgage interest, provided the penalty isn’t for a specific service performed or cost incurred in connection with your mortgage loan. Learn more about homeowner tax breaks: https://www.dh-cpa.com/tax-news-resources/tax-tips-for-homeowners/

Updated September 17, 2026 Tax laws give eligible homeowners a...

10/08/2026

We were thrilled to once again sponsor Youth and Family Services' annual Empty Bowl event last night. In addition to sponsorship we had a group of nine of our staff volunteer, and a lot of fun was had by all!

10/07/2026

Eligible homeowners can qualify for a number of tax breaks! Did you know you can deduct interest on additional home equity indebtedness if the proceeds are used to invest in improving the home? The total amount of acquisition indebtedness and home equity indebtedness is subject to an overall limit of $750,000! Learn more: https://www.dh-cpa.com/tax-news-resources/tax-tips-for-homeowners/ -treatment-of-costs-incurred-in-purchasing-a-home

Updated September 17, 2026 Tax laws give eligible homeowners a...

10/02/2026

We're thrilled to once again sponsor 's Empty Bowl Dinner. Join us next Wednesday, Oct. 7th, for a meal and help raise money for teens and young adults in need of a warm meal, a place to rest, counseling, mentoring, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! www.spectrumvt.org/emptybowl

Come join us for Spectrum's Empty Bowl Dinner, presented by Vermont Federal Credit Union. This family-friendly evening brings the community together to raise over $100,000 to help teens and young adults get help when they need it most. Choose a handmade ceramic bowl to keep, and fill it with soups d...

09/23/2026

Small businesses CAN unlock growth with smart strategies. We have some tips you can begin applying right now: https://www.dh-cpa.com/news-articles-insights/how-local-businesses-can-unlock-growth-with-smart-strategies/

Local business owners and entrepreneurs in Vermont know the work...

09/16/2026

Business owners run on decisions and every one of those decisions lands in your finances whether you love spreadsheets or not! You need a simple system, a few “must-watch” numbers, and the right outside support. Learn more: https://www.dh-cpa.com/news-articles-insights/finance-when-its-not-your-thing-a-business-owners-no-panic-system/

Business owners run on decisions—pricing, hiring, inventory, marketing—and every one...

09/09/2026

Kiplinger is sharing some of the biggest tax opportunities for retirees under the OBBBA legislation. Some careful tax planning will help make sure your money keeps working for your family after you're gone: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/obbba-tax-opportunities-for-retirees

OBBBA tax breaks can help you preserve more of what you've saved for retirement. Tax planning will help it keep working for your family after you're gone.

09/02/2026

We’re more than halfway through 2026, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to get your business “books” in order! Access our free checklist and avoid last-minute issues during tax-season, improve the accuracy of your books, and make the year-end process more efficient: https://www.dh-cpa.com/tax-news-resources/2026-mid-year-checklist/

We’re more than halfway through 2026, and now is the...

08/31/2026

We had a great time Thursday night at Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region StartUp Rutland Small Business Resource Mixer!