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Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

As the federal government continues to realign funding priorities, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other entities receiving federal funds, such as healthcare, higher education, and other entities, must remain diligent in tracking changes to compliance requirements and funding restrictions. Executive orders issued in 2025 have resulted in notable shifts, particularly in funding eligibility, permissible activities, and reporting obligations.
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Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Learn about Vasquez Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) services and how we bring value to our clients. We enable nonprofit organizations to scale finance and accounting resources as needed instead of hiring, training, and paying salaries and benefits of full-time employees.
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Does Your Employee Assistance Plan Trigger COBRA and ERISA Obligations?

Does Your Employee Assistance Plan Trigger COBRA and ERISA Obligations?

If your company recently launched an employee assistance plan (EAP) that provides counseling services, you may have taken on significant compliance obligations without realizing it. Whether your EAP is subject to COBRA and ERISA depends on the nature of its benefits and how the plan is structured.
The Future of Real Estate Accounting: How AI, Automation, and Strategic Outsourcing Are Reshaping the Industry

The Future of Real Estate Accounting: How AI, Automation, and Strategic Outsourcing Are Reshaping the Industry

Aprio Insights on the The Future of Real Estate Accounting: How AI, Automation, and Strategic Outsourcing Are Reshaping the Industry. Read the article.
How to Properly Document Vehicle Expense Deductions and Avoid IRS Scrutiny

How to Properly Document Vehicle Expense Deductions and Avoid IRS Scrutiny

Deducting vehicle expenses can deliver meaningful tax savings, but the IRS enforces strict recordkeeping rules that many business owners overlook. From mileage logs to business purpose documentation, missing details can cost you your entire deduction. Learn what the IRS requires, what exceptions apply, and how to keep your records audit-ready.
Surprising Facts About the Cash in Your Wallet

Surprising Facts About the Cash in Your Wallet

Cash may be losing ground to digital payments, but 93% of Americans still use it. There's more to those bills in your wallet than you might think. From their printed security features to their surprisingly short lifespans, discover six fascinating facts about U.S. currency you probably never knew.
Practical Tax Prep Tips Straight From the IRS

Practical Tax Prep Tips Straight From the IRS

The IRS has released practical tips to help taxpayers file their 2025 returns with confidence. From electronic filing and direct deposit requirements to updated rules for gig workers, digital assets, and One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes, here is what you need to know before the deadline arrives.
First-Year Depreciation Tax Rules for Businesses: What You Need to Know

First-Year Depreciation Tax Rules for Businesses: What You Need to Know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought sweeping changes to first-year business depreciation rules, including the return of 100% bonus depreciation, higher Section 179 limits, and a new break for factory buildings. With multiple options and inflation-adjusted thresholds, choosing the right strategy requires careful planning. Here is what businesses need to know.
How Home Sales During Divorce Can Affect Your Federal Income Taxes

How Home Sales During Divorce Can Affect Your Federal Income Taxes

Selling a home during or after a divorce comes with important federal tax implications. From the $250,000 gain exclusion available to single filers to critical provisions that must be included in your divorce agreement, knowing the rules and planning ahead can help you avoid a costly and avoidable tax hit.
Key Tax Updates Every Individual Should Know This Season

Key Tax Updates Every Individual Should Know This Season

From your rights as a taxpayer to new car loan interest deductions, child tax benefit rules after divorce, rising identity theft threats, and expanded disaster deadline relief, this tax season brings important updates that could directly affect you. Here is what you need to know before you file.
How AI Can and Can’t Help Businesses with Tax Prep in 2026

How AI Can and Can’t Help Businesses with Tax Prep in 2026

Find out how AI tools can simplify document processing and categorization for business taxes, balanced with professional insight for compliance assurance.
What You Need to Know About Reporting Nonemployee Compensation

What You Need to Know About Reporting Nonemployee Compensation

Working with independent contractors offers flexibility, but it comes with tax reporting obligations that are easy to overlook. From filing Form 1099-NEC to applying backup withholding correctly, the rules are strict and the deadlines are firm. Here is a quick refresher on what your business needs to know to stay compliant.
How Trust Decanting Can Bring New Life to an Irrevocable Trust

How Trust Decanting Can Bring New Life to an Irrevocable Trust

Irrevocable trusts offer powerful estate planning benefits, but life changes and shifting tax laws can make them feel like a trap. Trust decanting, the process of transferring assets from an old trust into a new one, may offer the flexibility your estate plan needs to keep working for you.
A Tax Break for Your Health: What You Need to Know About Deducting Medical Expenses

A Tax Break for Your Health: What You Need to Know About Deducting Medical Expenses

Medical costs can take a serious toll on your finances, but the IRS may offer some relief. If your out-of-pocket expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, you may qualify for an itemized deduction covering medical, dental, and vision care. Here is what you need to know to make the most of it.
A Tax-Smart Way to Manage Rising Medical Costs with Health Savings Account

A Tax-Smart Way to Manage Rising Medical Costs with Health Savings Account

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) give individuals and businesses a smart, tax-advantaged way to handle rising healthcare costs. By pairing a high-deductible health plan with pre-tax savings, HSAs allow funds to grow and be used tax-free for qualified expenses, with no "use it or lose it" rule and updated contribution limits for 2026.
What Small Business Owners Need to Know Before Applying for a Loan

What Small Business Owners Need to Know Before Applying for a Loan

Applying for a business loan can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes all the difference. Lenders look beyond your credit score, they want to understand your purpose, your plan, and your ability to repay. From financial statements to collateral and personal guarantees, knowing what to expect can help you walk in ready and walk out funded.
Don’t Leave Charitable Deductions on the Table

Don’t Leave Charitable Deductions on the Table

High-earning families often give generously throughout the year, but poor documentation and incomplete tracking leave thousands in tax deductions unclaimed. From non-cash donations to appreciated securities, each type of gift has specific IRS requirements that must be met to maximize benefits and avoid audit risk. By building a simple tracking system and understanding the rules, you can ensure your generosity works as efficiently as possible.
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