July 16, 2025/Tax, Business Planning, Financial Planning
Breaking Down R&D Deductions in the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Businesses Need to Know
On July 4th President Trump signed the reconciliation tax bill into law that had been passed earlier in the week by the House and Senate. One of the more significant components of the bill for businesses is the permanent restoration of immediate deductibility for domestic research and development costs effective for tax years beginning after […]
July 10, 2025/Accounting and Auditing, Tax, Business Planning
What you need to know about the upcoming IRS E-Payment Mandate
Prepared by SL’s Tax Partners On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed the Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account Executive Order. Its goal is to phase out all paper-based federal payments and receipts—including tax refunds, payments, Social Security benefits, vendor payments, and lockbox receipts—in favor of electronic funds transfers (EFT) such as direct […]
July 8, 2025/Tax, Family Wealth, Financial Planning
What you need to know about the Big Beautiful Bill
Prepared by SL’s Tax Partners With expiration of most of the individual tax provisions included in the 2017 tax law commonly known as The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed during President Trump’s first term slated to sunset at the end of 2025, as well as unpopular provisions such as a requirement to capitalize research […]
July 2, 2025/Furniture Insights
June 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®.
June 11, 2025/Staff Spotlights
June Employee Spotlight
This month’s employee spotlight features Lexi Haggard, Tax and Client Accounting Services Supervisor. Lexi plays a key role in supporting our clients’ financial goals while also mentoring team members and streamlining internal processes. Her positive attitude and commitment make her a valued leader on our team. Read on to learn more about Lexi: What’s your […]
May 30, 2025/Furniture Insights
May 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®.
May 14, 2025/Staff Spotlights
May Employee Spotlight
This month’s employee spotlight features Jarrett Hodges, Assurance Associate, who brings precision, dedication, and a sharp eye for detail to his work every day. Read on to learn more about Jarrett: What are your hobbies and interests? Most of my hobbies include outdoor activities such as golfing, live events (concerts or sporting events), and grilling. […]
May 6, 2025/Tax, Business Planning
Smith Leonard Honors the Retirement of Assurance and Advisory Partner James Mitchell
Smith Leonard PLLC is both honored and humbled to announce the retirement of James Mitchell, Assurance and Advisory Partner. Since Smith Leonard’s inception in 2007, James has been a cornerstone of our Assurance and Advisory practice. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to his clients and colleagues have helped shape who we are today not […]
May 5, 2025/Furniture Insights
April 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®.
April 22, 2025/Business Planning, Tax
IRS Further Postpones Various Tax Deadlines to Sept. 25 for North Carolina Storm Victims
On April 17, the IRS announced additional Hurricane Helene tax relief for residents of North Carolina. Per prior relief announced on October 1, tax return filings and payments due between September 25, 2025 and May 1, 2025 (the postponement period) were not due until May 1, 2025, again, for North Carolina residents. Per the latest […]
