By: Chris Brauner As retirement begins, income often starts coming from several different sources. Required minimum distributions, Social Security, pensions, and investment income can quickly add up and create a larger tax burden than expected. At the same time, many retirees continue supporting the charities and causes they care about. What is often overlooked is […]

AI Isn’t Replacing Your Business. But It Is Changing How You Scale It   There’s a lot of noise around AI right now. Some of it is about job loss. Some of it is about disruption. Most of it is not particularly helpful when you are trying to run a business day-to-day. The real question […]

Cracking the Kiddie Tax Code: Unlocking Tax Strategies for Your Child’s Unearned Income   “Kiddie Tax” is a term that refers to the tax imposed on the unearned income of children. It was Introduced as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The Reason Behind Kiddie Tax Its primary purpose is to prevent families […]

The IRS Is Paying Attention Again: Why More Taxpayers Are Getting Notices   For a period of time, IRS activity felt quieter. Response times were longer. Enforcement felt less visible. Fewer taxpayers were hearing from the IRS directly. Many people got used to that environment. Now things are shifting. Not all at once, but steadily. […]

At KEB, our team is strengthened by individuals who bring not only technical expertise, but also a strong commitment to the communities we serve. This month, we’re proud to highlight R’Lee Jones! In her role, R’Lee provides technical assistance to state and local agencies and nonprofits, helping ensure compliance with federal workforce laws. She also […]

You trust your team to handle the books. And most of the time, that trust is well placed. But trust without controls? That’s exposure. In a recent case in California, a bookkeeper was sentenced for embezzling more than $550,000 from her employer. In another nearby case, a longtime employee quietly stole over $527,000 by manipulating […]

Financial communication is part of running a business. Payroll updates, vendor payments, document requests, and account access all move through email and digital systems every day. That is exactly why scammers target it. Phishing attempts are no longer limited to a specific time of year. They happen continuously, and in 2026, they are more sophisticated, […]

As the landscape of charitable giving continues to evolve, 2026 ushers in significant changes in the tax treatment of donations. For both itemizers and non-itemizers, understanding the new rules is crucial to maximizing the benefits of charitable contributions and ensuring compliance with tax obligations. Among the key changes are new guidelines for non-itemizers wishing to […]

At KEB, our strength comes from the experienced professionals who bring leadership, perspective, and dedication to both our clients and our team. This month, we’re pleased to highlight Keith Cole, Accounting Services Manager. Keith originally joined KEB between 2016 and 2018 and later rejoined the firm in 2026. In his role, he oversees the Accounting […]

QuickBooks is one of the most popular accounting platforms in the U.S., used by millions of small businesses to track income, expenses, payroll, and taxes. For many business owners, it feels like the financial “source of truth,” the place where everything lives. But here’s the reality most people don’t realize until something goes wrong: QuickBooks […]