Dunn CPA Firm

05/04/2026

The instinct to avoid conflict is understandable, but there is a meaningful difference between conflict that damages relationships and conflict that strengthens them.

Learn more about Toms’ view on positive conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjZdHyRSEH0

04/24/2026

A good budget doesn’t just help you survive tax season—it helps you make better financial decisions year-round.

If you’ve been running on estimates, now’s a great time to create a plan based on real numbers.

04/21/2026

If April 15 came and went and you didn’t file, the best thing you can do is act fast.

The IRS penalties for late filing add up quickly. If you owe, get your return in as soon as possible.

If you're due a refund, there's no penalty—but why leave money sitting with the IRS?

04/14/2026

A profitable business doesn’t always mean a financially stable one.

Cash flow, expenses, and tax strategy all play a role in long-term success.

If you’re not regularly reviewing your financials, now’s the time to start. Reach out to our team to learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x1AZh

04/10/2026

If you owed more than expected or got a big refund, it might be time to adjust your W-4. A refund is just the IRS giving you your own money back, interest-free. And if you owed more than you planned, adjusting now can prevent surprises next April.

Reach out to our team to learn more and prepare for next year: https://tomdunncpa.com/contact-us/

03/25/2026

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

If you made a donation of $250 or more, you must substantiate it with a “contemporaneous written acknowledgment” from the charity. “Contemporaneous” means you receive it by the date you file your return (or the due date, including extensions, if earlier).

If you haven’t yet received an acknowledgement for a 2025 gift (or filed your 2025 return), request it from the charity now. Additional substantiation rules apply to certain types of donations, such as noncash contributions.

Contact us for help determining what you can deduct on your 2025 tax return.

03/20/2026

A personal mission statement is something that can guide your entire life; from this, you can create a professional mission statement to guide you in your career.

Tune in to learn from Tom the importance of mission statements and how he uses them in his everyday life:

What's the difference between a personal mission statement and a professional mission statement — and do you need both? In this video, Tom Dunn CPA breaks do...

03/11/2026

One big decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize. Itemizing saves tax if total itemized deductions are larger than the standard deduction.

If you paid more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT) last year, you might save tax by itemizing on your 2025 return even if claiming the standard deduction has saved you more tax in recent years.

This is because of a tax law change that increased the SALT deduction limit to $40,000 for 2025 ($20,000 for married couples filing separately). But an income-based limit could reduce your SALT deduction. We can assess the impact of the SALT limit change on your tax situation.

03/06/2026

Active listening is so important to every aspect of your life, especially growth.

Tune in to hear why Tom focuses so much on active listening and communication in both his personal and professional life:

Active listening skills are one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools in a business owner's communication toolkit. In this video, Tom Dunn CPA s...

02/25/2026

Our team is here for you for more than just tax season.
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