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Walter Shuffain Recognized as One of IPA’s Fastest Growing Firms and a Top 200 Leader

By wsadvisors | August 20, 2025
Walter Shuffain has achieved recognition as an IPA Top 200 Firm and a Fastest-Growing Firm by Inside Public Accounting (IPA). This marks the fifth consecutive year that the firm has secured a place on this prestigious list, ascending eighteen positions…

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Business Owners: A Strategic Overview

By wsadvisors | August 8, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, brings sweeping federal tax updates that will reshape your year-end planning. We’ve identified the provisions: bonus depreciation, Sec. 179 expensing, QBI deductions, new above-the-line breaks, and international rules that…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law: A Detailed Tax Breakdown for 2025 and Beyond

By wsadvisors | July 17, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, enacting one of the most comprehensive tax packages since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The legislation introduces permanent structural reforms to…

Why Real Estate Developers Should Outsource Their Accounting

By wsadvisors | July 15, 2025
Written by: Todd Ellis, CPA, MST, CGMA Summary of Key Takeaways:  Outsourcing your accounting function will improve your financial visibility and efficiency process efficiency.  An outsourced accounting team will reduce overhead, strengthen controls, and is very scalable.  A real estate-focused…

New Reporting Requirements for Distributions of Securities from Investment Partnerships

By wsadvisors | July 14, 2025
Written by: Jon Nelson, CPA, MST The IRS has recently released Form 7217, “Partner’s Report of Property Distributed by a Partnership,” as well as the accompanying instructions, reflecting a new reporting requirement for partners in investment partnerships, among others, for…

Distressed Real Estate Debt Restructuring: What Investors Need to Know

By wsadvisors | July 9, 2025
Written by: David J. Cooper, CPA and Mark Ravera, CPA Property owners and developers are facing growing financial pressure. Interest rates have more than doubled in recent years, operating costs continue to climb, and tenant demand remains inconsistent, especially for…

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Signed Into Law—Major Tax and Policy Changes Now Official

By wsadvisors | July 7, 2025
On July 4, President Trump signed the much-anticipated “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) into law, following approval by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This sweeping legislation permanently extends and reshapes many provisions of the 2017 Tax…

Debt vs. Equity Financing: Which One Fits Your Business Best?

By wscpa | June 9, 2025
At some point, nearly every business owner faces a common question: How do I fund the next growth stage? Whether you’re eyeing new equipment, a larger space, or need extra cash flow, choosing the right kind of financing is a…

Proactive Tax Planning for Expanding Businesses

By wscpa | June 9, 2025
Growth is exciting as a business owner, but it also brings added complexity to your tax situation. Expansion may mean hiring new staff, entering new markets, or investing in new assets. Without proper planning, these changes can increase your tax…

What’s in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”?

By wscpa | May 30, 2025
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1), a sweeping proposal to extend or modify several tax provisions originally enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many of…

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