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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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Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Small Business: SEP Plans vs. SIMPLEs

Choosing the Right Retirement Plan for Your Small Business: SEP Plans vs. SIMPLEs

Small business owners and self-employed individuals have two powerful retirement plan options to consider: SEP plans and SIMPLEs. Both provide tax deductions and tax-deferred growth, but each comes with distinct rules, contribution limits, and deadlines. Understanding the key differences can help you maximize your tax savings and retirement goals.
Federal Agencies Issue New Guidance on Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs

Federal Agencies Issue New Guidance on Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs

Rising health care costs are pushing many employers to take a closer look at wellness programs as a cost-management tool. New federal guidance clarifies a key compliance question about retroactive rewards and reinforces important disclosure requirements. Here is what employers need to know before their next plan renewal.
Is a Joint Business Valuation Expert Right for Your Dispute?

Is a Joint Business Valuation Expert Right for Your Dispute?

When business valuation disputes arise in litigation, the default approach is for each party to hire its own expert. But sharing a single, neutral valuator can reduce costs, streamline the process, and even improve the chances of settlement. Is a joint expert the right choice for your situation? Learn the key pros, cons, and best practices.
Is Your Estate Plan Ready for the Unexpected? Why a Stress Test May Be the Answer

Is Your Estate Plan Ready for the Unexpected? Why a Stress Test May Be the Answer

Your estate plan may look airtight on paper, but would it hold up under real-world pressure? A stress test subjects your plan to a series of "what if" scenarios, uncovering hidden risks, gaps, and unintended consequences before they become costly problems for your loved ones.
Expanded Tax Relief for Disaster-Related Casualty Losses: What You Need to Know

Expanded Tax Relief for Disaster-Related Casualty Losses: What You Need to Know

New legislation is expanding and extending tax relief for individuals affected by federally declared disasters. Learn how recent changes to personal casualty loss deductions and wildfire relief payment exclusions could reduce your tax burden and whether you may now qualify for benefits you previously could not claim.
How to Build a Future-Ready Workforce Through a Structured Internship Program

How to Build a Future-Ready Workforce Through a Structured Internship Program

A well-structured internship program can help your business develop future talent, support your current team, and stay compliant with evolving labor laws. From compensation rules to meaningful supervision, there is a lot to get right. Learn what you need to know before launching or refining your internship strategy.
Clean Energy Credits After OBBBA for Tax-Exempt Entities

Clean Energy Credits After OBBBA for Tax-Exempt Entities

Changes under the OBBBA have increased the importance of early planning and project timing for tax-exempt organizations pursuing clean energy tax credits.
How Employers Can Handle Missing 401(k) Plan Participants

How Employers Can Handle Missing 401(k) Plan Participants

If your organization sponsors a 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan, you may have encountered a common but often overlooked challenge: former employees who can no longer be reached. Known as "missing participants," these individuals can create administrative headaches today and serious compliance problems down the road. Here is what you can do about it.
Taxes on Personal Injury Awards and Settlements: What You Need to Know

Taxes on Personal Injury Awards and Settlements: What You Need to Know

If you or someone you love receives a financial award or settlement for personal injuries, understanding the tax implications can make a significant difference in how much you actually keep. The rules vary widely depending on the nature of the claim, the type of damages, and how attorney fees are handled.
Tax Alert: Common Cents Act Passes Congress, Sets Cash Rounding Rules

Tax Alert: Common Cents Act Passes Congress, Sets Cash Rounding Rules

Congress passed the Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167), which ends the production of pennies for general circulation and creates a federal method for rounding cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents.
When Managed Care Stops Managing: The Rise and Reality of HMOs

When Managed Care Stops Managing: The Rise and Reality of HMOs

When HMOs emerged in the 1970s, the idea was straightforward: keep people healthy and costs will follow. For a while, it worked. But rising premiums, reduced benefits, and growing frustrations among doctors and patients suggest managed care may have lost its way. Has the system failed to deliver on its original promise?
What Employers Need to Know About the IRS’s Updated Overtime Deduction FAQs

What Employers Need to Know About the IRS’s Updated Overtime Deduction FAQs

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new federal deduction for qualified overtime income, and the IRS has now updated its FAQs with important guidance for employers. Starting in 2026, new W-2 reporting requirements apply. Learn what the rules mean for your payroll systems, FLSA compliance, and employee communications.
Give Employees the Authority to Act on Their Fraud Suspicions

Give Employees the Authority to Act on Their Fraud Suspicions

Antifraud training is a great first step, but it only goes so far. If your employees don't have the authority and processes to act on their suspicions, fraud can go undetected. Learn how to establish clear escalation procedures, protect whistleblowers from retaliation, and turn your workforce into your strongest line of defense.
Payroll Tax Basics Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know

Payroll Tax Basics Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know

Running a small business means more than just issuing paychecks. From FICA and federal income tax withholding to unemployment obligations at both the state and federal levels, payroll taxes come with real complexity. Understanding the basics can help you protect your cash flow, stay compliant, and avoid costly penalties down the road.
12 Key Steps to Building a Successful Small Business From the Ground Up

12 Key Steps to Building a Successful Small Business From the Ground Up

Starting a small business takes more than a great idea. From validating your concept and writing a business plan to choosing the right legal structure, securing funding, and building an online presence, success requires careful planning at every stage. Here are 12 essential steps to help get your new venture off the ground.
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