May 20, 2019
Will you pay tax on the sale of your home?
The residential real estate market has been booming as of late. Interest rates are favorable and buyers have larger budgets to purchase the home of their dreams. The spring and […]
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May 14, 2019
Roth 401(k) Plans: Why they should be utilized
Roth 401(k) accounts are relatively a new retirement plan option that allows for tax-free earnings and distributions. Studies have shown the number of available Roth 401(k) plans are increasing every […]
Read MoreMay 2, 2019
New Electric Vehicle Purchase Can Provide a Generous Tax Credit
The market for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is still small compared with other cars on the road, but it’s growing thanks in part to a federal tax credit offering. If […]
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
The Taxpayer Advocate
By Miranda Aavatsmark Perseverance. Confidence. Heart. Guts. Willpower. Tenacity. Dedication. The attributes above come to mind when I think of great fighters. Some of the legends include Muhammad Ali, Rocky […]
Read MoreApril 26, 2019
General Tax Document Retention Guidelines
After filing your 2018 income tax return (or requesting an extension), your office is still full of reams of paper consisting of years’ worth of tax returns, receipts, canceled checks […]
Read MoreMarch 21, 2019
Can’t Itemize? Maximize Your Above The Line Deductions
The limitations on itemized deductions have gotten a lot of attention under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). More individuals will take advantage of the standard deduction instead […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2019
Reminder: Annual gift tax returns are due April 15th
If you made any large gifts to your children, grandchildren, or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine if you are required to file a 2018 gift tax return […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2019
Small Business Owners Still Have Time to Set Up a Deductible Contribution to an SEP Retirement Plan for 2018
Business owners who don’t yet have a tax-advantaged retirement plan still have time to establish one and reduce their 2018 tax bill. For example, a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) can […]
Read MoreMarch 8, 2019
A Hidden Gem for Startup/Emerging Companies: Utilizing the R&D Credit Against Payroll Taxes
Companies of all sizes can benefit from the Research and Experimentation tax credit (R&D Credit) which has been around since 1981. This credit aims to reward businesses for increasing the […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2019
Am I able to itemize my taxes for 2018?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) limits or eliminates several itemized deductions that have been available to many individual taxpayers. Here are five deductions reduced or eliminated by the […]
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December 17, 2024
Bedford, Ind. (December 16, 2024) – Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory firm with offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan is expanding into Bedford, IN. Effective December […]
December 17, 2024
By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. If your defined contribution plan has a vesting schedule for employer contributions, you may be familiar with the term ‘forfeitures.’ In […]
December 11, 2024
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant and Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Are you a not-for-profit entity considering implementing ACH transactions? Or are you wondering if […]
Monday night, in celebration of Stokes & Housel turning Blue, we invited employees, clients, and community members in Bedford, IN, to attend a Blue & Co. open house at Bedford's historic Downtown Depot.![]()
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It was a night full of great food, fun giveaways, and buzzing conversation. We are thankful for everyone who attended and look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships in Bedford.![]()
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Blue & Co. is growing again! 🎉 Effective December 16, 2024, Stokes & Housel, CPA will join Blue & Co., bringing another Southern Indiana office into the firm. ![]()
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“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Bedford, Indiana, marking the fourth location in our Southern Indiana practice,” said Brad Shaw, Managing Director of Blue & Co. “This addition is a testament to our commitment to our clients’ growing needs while also reinforcing our core values of being responsive and caring advocates. We look forward to providing exceptional service and continuing to serve the Bedford community with unwavering excellence.”![]()
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Blue & Co. will be adding seven employees from Stokes & Housel with expertise in tax preparation, client accounting services, consulting, strategy, and payroll. ![]()
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