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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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Tax Records Retention: What to Keep, What to Toss, and Why It Matters

Tax Records Retention: What to Keep, What to Toss, and Why It Matters

Tax season may be over, but your record-keeping responsibilities are not. Knowing which documents to keep, how long to keep them, and when it is safe to discard them can protect you from IRS scrutiny and unnecessary risk. Here is a practical guide to help you stay organized and audit-ready year-round.
Should You Be Making Roth Contributions to Your 401(k)?

Should You Be Making Roth Contributions to Your 401(k)?

Roth 401(k) contributions won't lower your tax bill today, but the long-term benefits can be significant. With tax-free growth, no required minimum distributions, and enhanced catch-up contribution limits, this option deserves a hard look. Learn how Roth contributions could fit into your retirement strategy and what the 2026 rules mean for you.
IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Qualified Production Property Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Qualified Production Property Depreciation Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible businesses may claim 100% first-year depreciation on qualified production property. The IRS recently issued interim guidance on the rules, covering eligibility requirements, the QPP election process, essential activities, and an important 10-year recapture provision businesses must carefully consider before making this election.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans: A Powerful Compensation Tool Worth a Closer Look

Employee Stock Purchase Plans: A Powerful Compensation Tool Worth a Closer Look

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) are gaining momentum as a standout compensation benefit for incorporated businesses. When structured under IRS Section 423, they can foster ownership, aid in recruitment, and boost retention. But complex rules and administrative demands require careful evaluation before moving forward. Here is what you need to know.
Why Business Valuation Guidance Doesn’t Stop at the M&A Closing Table

Why Business Valuation Guidance Doesn’t Stop at the M&A Closing Table

The M&A market is surging heading into 2026, but closing a deal is only the beginning. From integration challenges and purchase price allocations to tax elections and financial reporting, business valuation professionals play a critical role long after the ink is dry. Here is what buyers need to know.
How Rental Real Estate Owners Can Qualify for the QBI Deduction

How Rental Real Estate Owners Can Qualify for the QBI Deduction

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is now a permanent fixture of the tax code, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. But does it apply to your rental real estate activities? The answer depends on whether your rental operations meet specific IRS requirements - and the details matter.
How Adding Value to Business Processes Leads to Sustainable Cost Reductions

How Adding Value to Business Processes Leads to Sustainable Cost Reductions

Cutting costs is easy. Keeping them cut is the hard part. Many businesses achieve short-term savings only to watch expenses creep back up over time. The key to sustainable cost reduction lies not in slashing budgets, but in identifying and preserving value within your business processes. Here is how to make it work.
What Employers Can Do with Forfeited Employee FSA Balances

What Employers Can Do with Forfeited Employee FSA Balances

When employees forfeit unused FSA balances under the "use-it-or-lose-it" rule, employers have options beyond simply keeping the funds. The IRS outlines several permissible uses, including offsetting plan administration costs, reducing employee contributions, or returning funds to participants. Here is what employers need to know.
Trump Accounts v. IRAs: A Child Savings Guide for Parents and Grandparents

Trump Accounts v. IRAs: A Child Savings Guide for Parents and Grandparents

Compare Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, 529 plans, and Trump Accounts to choose a tax-smart way to build wealth for your child and your future.
Eight Best Practices for Preventing Occupational Fraud at Your Nonprofit

Eight Best Practices for Preventing Occupational Fraud at Your Nonprofit

Nonprofits aren't immune to occupational fraud, and the consequences can be devastating, both financially and reputationally. From tightening donation processing procedures to leveraging data analytics, there are practical, proven steps your organization can take to protect the funds entrusted to your mission. Here are eight best practices every nonprofit leader should know.
Should Your Nonprofit Adopt or Revisit Term Limits for Board Members?

Should Your Nonprofit Adopt or Revisit Term Limits for Board Members?

Board composition has a direct impact on your nonprofit's governance, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability. Term limits are not legally required, but they can be a powerful governance tool. Whether you are considering adopting them for the first time or revisiting your current policy, there are key factors every nonprofit leader should weigh.
Safeguarding Your Nonprofit’s Operations and Financial Health When Disaster Strikes

Safeguarding Your Nonprofit’s Operations and Financial Health When Disaster Strikes

Natural disasters and unexpected disruptions pose serious threats to nonprofit operations and financial stability. A thoughtful disaster preparedness plan helps protect staff, preserve cash flow, maintain compliance, and ensure continuity of services. Learn the key steps your organization can take to reduce risk and build long-term resilience.
The Great Wealth Transfer’ Impact to Real Estate Owners and Investors

The Great Wealth Transfer’ Impact to Real Estate Owners and Investors

Explore strategies you can leverage for 'The Great Wealth Transfer.' Learn how DSTs, 721 exchanges, and Opportunity Zones can help you transition to passive ownership.
Strengthening Your Nonprofit Through Strategic Revenue Diversification

Strengthening Your Nonprofit Through Strategic Revenue Diversification

Nonprofits that rely too heavily on one or two funding sources face real financial vulnerability when conditions shift. Strategic revenue diversification is key to building long-term stability. Learn practical steps to broaden your funding mix, engage your board, evaluate new opportunities, and build a sustainable financial model that protects your mission.
Why Established Nonprofits Cannot Afford to Stand Still

Why Established Nonprofits Cannot Afford to Stand Still

Stability is a strength, but it can also mask growing vulnerabilities. Well-established nonprofits must guard against mission creep, governance complacency, and resistance to change. With shifting donor expectations and rapid technological advancement, even the most enduring organizations need a forward-looking strategy to remain relevant and effective in today's environment.
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