HHM CPAs’ own Erica Smith, CPA, shares her perspective on how intentional communication shapes strong, effective leaders.

When someone has been with your company for decades and announces they are going to retire, it’s a big event which needs to be handled more seriously than a routine replacement.

Beginning January 1, 2026, new rules under SECURE 2.0 will significantly change how certain employees make catch-up contributions to retirement plans. Highly Paid Individuals (HPIs) will be required to make their catch-up contributions on a Roth basis.

The OBBBA’s permanent increase in the federal estate and gift tax exclusion to $15 million per individual opens new opportunities for high-net-worth clients but also requires a thoughtful review of existing plans.

The IRS announced an extension to certain tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in designated disaster areas in Mississippi.

The SECURE Act 2.0, short for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, is a continuation and expansion of the retirement efforts that began with the original SECURE Act of 2019.