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March 5, 2026/Tax, Business Planning

North Carolina Conformity to Recent Federal Tax Law Changes

Federal tax legislation commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted July 4th, 2025.  However, at this time, North Carolina has not yet updated North Carolina’s conformity date to the Internal Revenue Code to incorporate these federal changes.  The state’s conformity date to the Internal Revenue Code remains January 1, 2023. […]

March 3, 2026/Furniture Insights

February 2026 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®.

February 17, 2026/Tax, Family Wealth, Financial Planning

New Tax-Advantaged Savings Opportunity for Children: Trump Accounts

Below is a high-level overview of the new tax-advantage investment account designed to help children begin building savings and investment assets from an early age. As always, if you’d like to talk further about how this can fit into your existing tax planning strategy, please reach out to your SL contact. What are Trump Accounts? […]

February 15, 2026/Staff Spotlights

February 2026 Employee Spotlight

This month’s employee spotlight features Danielle Fiori, Client Accounting Services Supervisor. We’re shining a light on Danielle — celebrating her contributions, achievements, and the impact she has on both our clients and our Team at Smith Leonard. Read on to learn more about Danielle:  What’s your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of […]

February 6, 2026/Furniture Insights

January 2026 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®.

January 19, 2026/Staff Spotlights

January 2026 Employee Spotlight

This month’s employee spotlight features Sloan Reid, Assurance Senior Associate. We’re shining a light on Sloan — celebrating her contributions, achievements, and the impact she has on both our clients and our Team. Read on to learn more about Sloan:  What’s your favorite part of your job? Getting to contribute to meaningful work for our […]

December 30, 2025/Furniture Insights

December 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®.

December 19, 2025/Press Release, Assurance and Audit

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 […]

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