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December 19, 2025/Assurance and Audit, Press Release

Announcing James Harmon as Assurance Partner

Smith Leonard is pleased to announce Ben Duckett as its newest Tax Partner. He is a key technical resource for the firm, a mentor to many staff members, and an integral part of the tax leadership team.

Andrew Wright Makes 40 Under 40 List

Smith Leonard is excited to announce that Assurance Manager Jeremy Hiatt is part of the Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty class of 2018. Join us in congratulating him for this wonderful accomplishment and the service and dedication to his profession and the community that got him there.

December 18, 2025/Staff Spotlights

December 2025 Employee Spotlight

This month’s employee spotlight features Heather Thacker, Administrative Assistant. We’re shining a light on Heather — celebrating her contributions, achievements, and the impact she has on both our clients and our Team. Read on to learn more about Heather:  What are your hobbies and interests? I enjoy reading (mysteries are my favorite) and hiking. Hanging […]

December 5, 2025/Furniture Insights

November 2025 Furniture Insights®

The general outlook for the remainder of the year has deteriorated due to concerns about future business conditions, jobs, and the political environment. Read more in our latest Furniture Insights®.

November 16, 2025/Tax, Staff Spotlights

November 2025 Employee Spotlight

This month’s employee spotlight features Tyler Turney, Client Accounting Service and Tax Manager. We’re shining a light on Tyler  — celebrating his contributions, achievements, and the impact he has on both our clients and our team. Read on to learn more about Tyler:  Who or what inspires you professionally? My dad. He always told me […]

November 14, 2025/Business Planning, Tax

2025 Form 1099 Filing Season: Key Deadlines and Updates

Client Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026 To ensure timely filing with the IRS by the January 31st deadline, all 1099 information must be submitted to our office no later than Friday, January 16, 2026. As we approach year-end, now is the time to begin preparing for 1099 reporting. We encourage clients to review their books […]

November 10, 2025/Tax, Business Planning

2025 Annual Reminder – Taxable Fringe Benefits

As the end of 2025 quickly approaches, we would like to remind you of the importance of reporting the proper inclusion of common fringe benefits in an employee’s, officer’s, and/or shareholder’s taxable wages.  We recommend the value of the taxable fringe benefits be determined prior to year-end to allow for the timely withholding and depositing of payroll […]

November 4, 2025/Furniture Insights

October 2025 Furniture Insights®

The general outlook for the remainder of the year has deteriorated due to concerns about future business conditions, jobs, and the political environment. Read more in our latest Furniture Insights®.

October 13, 2025/Staff Spotlights

October 2025 Employee Spotlight

This month’s employee spotlight features Brandon Blair, Assurance Senior Associate. We’re shining a light on Brandon  — celebrating his contributions, achievements, and the impact he has on both our clients and our team. Read on to learn more about Brandon:  What’s your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is working […]

October 10, 2025/Tax, Business Planning, Manufacturing

New Trade Deals, Section 232 Investigations, and More

A flurry of tariff-related developments cascaded down in recent weeks, including the following: A final U.S.-EU trade deal; A trade deal between the U.S. and Korea; Massive tariffs on Switzerland and India; Further Section 232 investigations on wind turbines and polysilicon; Termination of the de minimis exemption;  Canada’s removal of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. […]

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