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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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Could a Qualified Personal Residence Trust Be the Right Fit for Your Home?

Could a Qualified Personal Residence Trust Be the Right Fit for Your Home?

Rising property values have many homeowners with sizeable estates searching for smart ways to preserve wealth and minimize estate tax exposure. A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) may be one such solution. Learn whether this powerful estate planning tool is right for your situation.
Federal Tax News for Individuals: Medical Deductions, Disaster Relief, Crypto Scams, and More

Federal Tax News for Individuals: Medical Deductions, Disaster Relief, Crypto Scams, and More

From deductible medical expenses and disaster tax relief to a new crypto scam impersonating the IRS, there is a lot for individual taxpayers to keep up with. This roundup covers the latest federal tax news, including upcoming changes to retirement savings through the Saver's Match program and key IRA divorce considerations.
Tax Benefits You May Be Missing When Caring for an Elderly Parent

Tax Benefits You May Be Missing When Caring for an Elderly Parent

If you are helping to financially support an aging parent, you may be entitled to valuable tax benefits that often go unnoticed. From a federal tax credit and a more favorable filing status to deductions for medical expenses, the tax code offers real relief for family caregivers who know where to look.
How Business Owners and Executives Can Make Disability Insurance Benefits Tax-Free

How Business Owners and Executives Can Make Disability Insurance Benefits Tax-Free

Company-paid long-term disability insurance sounds like a great benefit, until taxes take a bite out of benefits that are already capped at 60 to 70 percent of your salary. Fortunately, business owners and executives can use a simple planning strategy to make those disability benefits tax-free and protect their income when it matters most.
Four Collections Scenarios Every Business Owner Should Know

Four Collections Scenarios Every Business Owner Should Know

Not all late-paying customers are the same, and treating them that way can cost you. Whether a customer is facing an unexpected hardship, navigating red tape, or simply won't pay, knowing the difference can help you recover what you're owed while protecting the relationships that matter most.
Selling Real Estate on the Installment Basis: Key Tax Benefits and Traps to Know

Selling Real Estate on the Installment Basis: Key Tax Benefits and Traps to Know

Selling appreciated real estate? An installment sale could help you defer taxes, lock in favorable capital gains rates, and spread your tax liability over several years. But the rules come with real traps for the unwary. Here is what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
Are You Self-Employed? You May Qualify for the Home Office Deduction

Are You Self-Employed? You May Qualify for the Home Office Deduction

If you are self-employed, working from home may come with a valuable tax benefit: the home office deduction. From qualifying criteria and calculating direct versus indirect expenses to choosing between the actual-cost and simplified methods, here is what you need to know before filing. Read the full article here.
Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Child’s College Education

Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Child’s College Education

College costs have more than doubled this century, but the sticker price does not have to be the final price. From filing the FAFSA and pursuing scholarships to leveraging education tax credits, there are smart strategies that can significantly reduce what your family pays for a bachelor's degree.
Tax Breaks and Charitable Giving: What Vacation Home Owners Need to Know

Tax Breaks and Charitable Giving: What Vacation Home Owners Need to Know

Vacation home owners looking to give back should think carefully before donating their property's use to a charity raffle or auction. The tax rules are more nuanced than they appear, and a well-intentioned gesture could yield little to no deduction. Learn what strategies actually work in your favor.
8 Essential Antifraud Controls Every Business Should Have in Place

8 Essential Antifraud Controls Every Business Should Have in Place

Fraud prevention does not always require a large budget or sophisticated technology. Often, the most effective protection comes from simple, well-executed controls that address common vulnerabilities. From dual-approval wire transfers to daily account reconciliation, these eight practical antifraud measures can help keep your business operations safe and running smoothly.
Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Start-Up: Key Tax Considerations in Today’s Landscape

Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Start-Up: Key Tax Considerations in Today’s Landscape

Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions a start-up founder will make. With recent tax law changes made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the choice between a C corporation and a pass-through entity is more nuanced than ever. Here is what entrepreneurs need to know.
When Marriage Meets Tax Law: Understanding Innocent and Injured Spouse Relief

When Marriage Meets Tax Law: Understanding Innocent and Injured Spouse Relief

When you file a joint tax return, you may be taking on more responsibility than you realize. If your spouse underreports income or carries prior debts, the IRS can hold you legally liable, even after a divorce. Learn what protections may be available to you and when to act.
The Hidden Tax Risks of Defaulting on Retirement Plan Loans

The Hidden Tax Risks of Defaulting on Retirement Plan Loans

Borrowing from your employer-sponsored retirement plan can be a helpful financial option in a pinch, but missing a payment can trigger serious tax consequences. A loan default can result in a taxable distribution, increased tax liability, and potentially a 10% early withdrawal penalty. Here is what you need to know before you borrow.
How to Drive Employee Enrollment in Your Company’s Health Savings Account

How to Drive Employee Enrollment in Your Company’s Health Savings Account

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a powerful yet often underutilized component of employee benefits packages. When employees understand the real advantages of these accounts, from meaningful tax breaks to portable, rollover-friendly savings, participation rates rise and healthcare costs for employers come down. Here is what you need to know to make that happen.
How Presidential Power Shapes Federal Tax Policy

How Presidential Power Shapes Federal Tax Policy

Why does presidential power matter to taxpayers? Explore the veto, executive orders, and the modern bully pulpit, plus key constitutional limits.
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