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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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Vasquez + Company Featured Service Brochures

Explore Vasquez + Company LLP's comprehensive services brochures that include services tailored to address your specific needs.
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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Considering a Limited Partnership Investment? Watch Out for the Passive Activity Loss Rules

Limited partnership investments offer liability protection and tax advantages, but the passive activity loss (PAL) rules can create unexpected federal income tax challenges. Losses may be suspended for years, and qualifying them as nonpassive requires passing strict material participation tests. Understand the rules before you invest or file.

Practical Ways to Manage Your Unemployment Tax and Claims Costs

Unemployment taxes may feel like an unavoidable fixed cost, but employers who take a proactive approach can often do more to manage them than they might think. From strengthening retention to navigating voluntary state contributions, the right strategies can reduce claims activity, lower your tax rate, and support stronger financial performance.

Business Tax Tips Every Owner Should Know

Business tax rules are full of nuances that can catch owners off guard. This article explores key topics including capitalizing intangible asset costs, passive activity loss rules for limited partners, the repair vs. improvement distinction, tax deductions for working animals, and the tax implications of running a business with your spouse.

What Your Financial Statements Are Really Telling You

Your financial statements hold far more insight than most business owners realize. When you know how to read the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows together, you gain a powerful tool for spotting risks, controlling costs, and seizing growth opportunities before your competition does.

What Plan Administrators Need to Know About QDROs

When an employee going through a divorce informs you that a court will be issuing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), are you prepared? As a plan administrator, you carry both legal and fiduciary obligations under ERISA. Here are the essential steps you need to take to stay compliant.

How to Avoid an Unexpected Tax Bill by Reviewing Your Withholding

Getting an unexpected tax bill from the IRS is a stressful experience no one wants to repeat. The good news is that it is often preventable. By periodically reviewing your withholding amount and making simple adjustments, you can stay ahead of tax season and avoid unwelcome financial surprises at filing time.
Why AI Will Never Replace the Strategic Advisor

Why AI Will Never Replace the Strategic Advisor

As AI is transforming finance, the role of the strategic advisor is becoming even more important in guiding business decisions.
7 Common IRA Mistakes You Could Be Making Right Now

7 Common IRA Mistakes You Could Be Making Right Now

An IRA is one of the most powerful tools for building retirement security, but common missteps can be costly. From choosing the wrong account type to overlooking beneficiary designations and transfer rules, many people unknowingly reduce their savings potential. Learn how to avoid these seven mistakes and make the most of your IRA.
How Adjusting Your Tax Withholding Can Help You Avoid an Unexpected Bill from the IRS

How Adjusting Your Tax Withholding Can Help You Avoid an Unexpected Bill from the IRS

Discovering you owe the IRS money after filing your federal tax return can be stressful, especially when the amount is significant. Fortunately, proactively reviewing and adjusting your withholding can help you avoid that unwelcome surprise. Learn what triggers a withholding review, how to use the IRS calculator, and how to make changes.
Why Reviewing Your Beneficiary Designations Is One of the Most Important Steps in Estate Planning

Why Reviewing Your Beneficiary Designations Is One of the Most Important Steps in Estate Planning

Your will or living trust may not be enough to ensure your assets reach the right people. For many, beneficiary designations control the distribution of retirement accounts, life insurance, and other key financial assets. Learn why keeping these designations current is one of the most critical steps you can take in estate planning.
Why Business Owners Should Get a Valuation to Support Their Estate Planning Goals

Why Business Owners Should Get a Valuation to Support Their Estate Planning Goals

If you own a closely held business, it needs to be a central part of your estate plan. Knowing what your business is worth can help you make smarter gifting decisions, take advantage of current tax exemptions, and transfer more wealth to the people you care about. Here is what you need to know.
Vasquez + Company LLP Named an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 300 Firm for the Second Consecutive Year

Vasquez + Company LLP Named an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 300 Firm for the Second Consecutive Year

Vasquez + Company LLP has been named to the INSIDE Public Accounting Top 300 Firms list for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the firm has earned national recognition. The ranking reflects the firm's continued growth, expanding service capabilities, and the combined contributions of its U.S. offices and The Vasquez Advantage in the Philippines.
Vasquez + Company LLP Receives the 2026 CalCPA Award for Community Impact

Vasquez + Company LLP Receives the 2026 CalCPA Award for Community Impact

Vasquez + Company LLP has been named the 2026 CalCPA Award for Community Impact recipient, honoring the firm’s longstanding commitment to service, inclusion, and community engagement. From professional education programs to outreach through The Vasquez Advantage, the firm’s culture of giving back continues to create meaningful, lasting change.
When Veterans Become Targets: What Business Owners Need to Know About Military Fraud

When Veterans Become Targets: What Business Owners Need to Know About Military Fraud

Veterans own more than 1.6 million businesses and make up over 5% of U.S. business owners, yet a recent AARP survey found that 27% of veterans and active-duty service members have lost money to fraud. Whether you are a veteran or employ one, understanding these threats is a critical business concern.
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What the 2026 Deadline Means for You

Opportunity Zones 2.0: What the 2026 Deadline Means for You

The Opportunity Zones 2026 deadline is near, and OZ 2.0 is now permanent. Work with advisors to plan your deferred gain and weigh your options.
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