Bucheri McCarty & Metz LLP

06/03/2026

A change in state residency has tax implications beyond income taxes. Find out what tax factors to look at before relocating.

Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary widely from state to state. And establishing residency for tax purposes may be more complicated than you expect. Before moving, be sure you understand how ch...

05/13/2026

Small business owners, beware: Tax identity theft is a costly, ongoing threat. Learn the warning signs and ways to fortify your defenses.

Tax identity theft isn’t limited to individual taxpayers — businesses are also targeted through their Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), payroll systems and tax filings. The financial impact of these crimes can be significant. Businesses may face delayed or stolen tax refunds, unauthorized ...

05/12/2026

Today we celebrate another graduate in a long line of staff that have completed the Leadership Kokomo program. Congratulations Grace!

05/07/2026

Rebalancing your investment portfolio periodically is necessary to maintain your desired asset allocation, which can help manage risk and achieve your goals. Here are some tips for tax-smart rebalancing.

If you haven’t rebalanced recently, it may be time to do so. But you also must consider the tax implications.

04/29/2026

To minimize potential interest and penalties and maximize tax-saving opportunities, look beyond April 15 to the tax-related deadlines you may face for the rest of 2026.

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you not miss any, here’s when some key tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive. Ther...

04/22/2026

The research credit isn’t just for labs or tech companies. Many businesses are missing out because they mistakenly assume they don’t qualify — or aren’t sure where to start. Learn how the credit works and what to consider.

Companies that engage in research and development activities may qualify for a federal tax credit for some of those expenses.

04/16/2026

A time-honored tradition of 'Bow Ties on Deadline Day' continues...
Cheers to the 2026 Bow Tie Brigade!

03/04/2026

There’s much to consider before deciding whether to use the actual expense method or cents-per-mile method to deduct expenses for a vehicle your business placed in service in 2025.

If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return.

03/04/2026

Thank you to the employers, graduate programs, event staff, and attendees who filled the room with energy, conversations, and opportunity.

🤝Events like this are possible because of strong community partnerships and a shared commitment to growth, development, and expanding access to opportunity.

A special thank you to our Career Champion Sponsor, 4C Health, and supporting sponsors Chariot Automotive Group, Bucheri McCarty & Metz LLP, and Right at Home for helping to make this event possible.

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Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
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02/25/2026

Charitable donations can be a powerful tax saver for anyone who itemizes deductions. But you must comply with many rules, including obtaining proper substantiation for your gifts.

If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year.