![The IRS is Auditing Fewer Returns than Ever](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2022_07/2022_07tax.jpg)
One of the perennial fears of taxpayers is getting audited by the IRS. Financially, few scenarios strike such fear into the heart of taxpayers. However, taxpayers can probably breathe a sigh of relief – at least for now. This is because the rate at which the IRS is initiating audits of individual taxpayers is dropping […]
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![Measuring the Margins](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2022_07/2022_07gb.jpg)
Corporate profits, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, grew by $20.4 billion in the final quarter of 2021, a 0.7 percent increase. For the first quarter of 2022, corporate profits fell by 2.3 percent or $66.4 billion. On an annualized basis, corporate profits fell 5.2 percent in 2022, but grew 25 percent in 2021. […]
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![Building Wealth Through Home Equity](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2022_07/2022_07fp.jpg)
Often the first house a person buys is an affordable condominium, townhouse or older single-family dwelling, also referred to as a “starter home.” It might be small and lack features they dream about, from new appliances in the kitchen, to dual sinks in the bath, to a large yard or a garage. However, the key […]
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![How to Drive and Get the Best Fuel Efficiency](https://ortquistcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/https://pas.service2client.com/assets/contentimages/2022_07/2022_07tip.jpg)
We’re all feeling the pain at the pump. Unless you decide to walk, bike or take public transportation, you might feel stuck. But all is not lost. Here are some fuel-efficient driving techniques that can help you save hundreds of dollars in fuel each year. Don’t Drive Too Fast Of course, when you’re on the […]
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