At KEB, our strength comes from experienced professionals who bring knowledge, perspective, and a genuine commitment to the clients and communities we serve. This month, we’re pleased to highlight Blake Pollard, Senior Manager in our Litchfield office. Blake first joined KEB in January 2016. After a brief time away from the firm, he returned in […]

Most taxpayers don’t plan to get hit with an IRS penalty. Usually, it happens because life got in the way: a bill was missed, a return was filed late, or an estimated payment did not get made on time. For years, one of the best forms of relief in that situation was an IRS program […]

Many business owners dismiss C corporations almost immediately because they have heard about “double taxation.” That concern is real. It is part of the conversation. But it is rarely the only issue that matters, and it is not always the issue that matters most. The better question is not, “Which entity sounds cheapest this year?” […]

With gas prices soaring it has been expected the IRS would increase the mileage rate that business owners can deduct for vehicle use instead of keeping a record of actual expenses. Sure enough, the IRS recently announced a 3.5-cent increase in the optional mileage rate for the last half of 2026. The new rate for […]

At KEB, our people shape the experience we provide to our clients, colleagues, and communities. Their knowledge, curiosity, and commitment to service are central to who we are as a firm. Welcoming new professionals is always an exciting opportunity to strengthen our teams and invest in the future of the profession. Each new team member […]

By: Chris Brauner Estate planning carries a reputation it does not quite deserve. To many people, it sounds like a daunting stack of legal work to handle “someday.” And for most of us, someday keeps drifting further out of reach. Here is the reassuring truth: the part that matters most is often much simpler than […]

A few years ago, starting a business usually meant one thing: More overhead. More employees. More software. More stress. More complexity. More money upfront. If you wanted to compete with larger companies, you often needed a larger company-sized budget. That’s changing fast. And quietly, a new class of small business owners is starting to emerge. […]

A lot of small business owners are having the same quiet thought right now: “Something feels… off.” Not catastrophic. Not recession headlines every hour. Not full panic. Just uncertainty sitting underneath almost everything. You can feel it in customer conversations. In delayed purchasing decisions. In projects that stay in the proposal stage longer than they […]

Trump Accounts officially launched on July 4, 2026. Families who already signed up should confirm that their account has been activated and is ready to receive contributions. Those who have not yet registered can still submit the required election, complete the activation process, and begin funding the account. The program provides a $1,000 seed contribution […]

At KEB, our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our people. We are proud to recognize team members who have recently earned promotions across our Springfield, St. Louis, and Milwaukee offices. These promotions reflect not only professional achievement, but also the hard work, leadership, and client service excellence that help drive […]