Little Rock, AR – HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Beard, CPA, to Partner within the firm. Aaron joined the HCJ CPAs team in 2011 and has built his career serving partnerships, closely held corporations, and clients with multi-state taxation needs. He is known...
Read MoreIndividuals age 50 and over can make additional annual "catch-up" contributions to salary reduction plans including401(k) Deferred Compensation plans, 403(b) TSA plans, 457(b) Government plans and SIMPLE plans. Age 50+ Catch-ups: For 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans, the age 50 and over catch-up contributions, for plans that offer them, has...
Read MoreThis is one of the most frustrating positions a business owner can be in. The numbers say you’re profitable. Revenue is steady. Clients are paying. And yet, cash feels tight. Sometimes uncomfortably tight. This disconnect isn’t imaginary—and it isn’t uncommon. Many small and medium-sized businesses are technically profitable, yet still struggle with day-to-day cash flow. The reason usually isn’t sales. It’s timing, structure, and planning...
Read MoreMost small business owners don't wake up to a cash flow crisis. It creeps in quietly. Margins shrink. Cash feels tighter. Decisions that used to feel easy suddenly don't. And while revenue might still look "fine" on paper, the bank account tells a different story. This isn't poor management. It's the result of several slow-moving financial pressures hitting...
Read MoreTax time is just around the corner, and if you are like most taxpayers, you are probably facing the ominous chore of compiling records in preparation for your tax appointment—whether in person, by videoconference or telephone. The difficulty of this task depends upon how well you maintained your tax...
Read MoreBeginning in 2026, changes under the SECURE 2.0 Act and final IRS regulations (T.D. 10033) introduce a significant update to how certain retirement plan catch-up contributions must be handled. For some employees, catch-up contributions will no longer be allowed on a pre-tax basis and must...
Read MoreRunning a pharmacy means navigating more than prescriptions and reimbursements—it means managing labor, payroll, expenses, and regulatory compliance across geographies. When you employ staff across state lines (or plan to), multi-state payroll compliance becomes a critical focus. Oversight in this area can lead to unexpected...
Read MoreRunning a pharmacy is more than dispensing prescriptions—it’s managing complex inventory, shifting reimbursement models, and evolving regulatory demands. With tight margins and operational pressures, even small accounting missteps can cascade into major financial problems. In this article, we’ll walk through the most common accounting mistakes pharmacy...
Read MoreThere's nothing quite like opening the mailbox, seeing an envelope with "Internal Revenue Service" printed on it, and feeling your stomach drop. Even people who are perfectly organized — even people who've done everything right — feel the same jolt of panic when they receive...
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Why an LLC?
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a flexible business structure that creates a legal distinction between its owners and the business itself. This separation shields the owners' personal assets from business liabilities and debts, a crucial safeguard not offered by simpler structures like sole proprietorships....
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