The nature of charitable giving has changed, and there are four primary reasons for this:
- Technology has made it not only easier to give to charities, but to know about charities and how efficiently they perform.
- Changes in the U.S. tax code have created a disincentive for giving, especially for those who gave strictly for purposes of a tax deduction.
- The rise of Donor Advised Funds (DAF) has made it easier for donors to contribute meaningfully to a cause.
- Concerns for transparency and organizational efficiency have driven the need for increased disclosure and external oversight.
This year is different! This year, tax planning should be important to everyone, not just for those that have complex tax situations. The implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has impacted every taxpayer. While we have all heard about it, not everyone has an applied working knowledge of what the impact will be in the first annual income tax filing season, which begins in about three months.
filing or the issuance of refunds.
your plane. So, you figure you’ll just hop on the airport’s Wi-Fi and check your email or send out a proposal. NOT SO FAST! 
numerous computer hacks and scams. Identity theft is a very real problem, but when a ne’er-do-well accesses your accounting system and puts your customers’ sensitive data at risk, it can spell doom for your business. 
