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Thank you Bisnow for the opportunity to sponsor the Bisnow Multifamily Summit in Philadelphia this week. Randall Weaver, Tiffany Bender, and Veronica Vannoy enjoyed networking and learning more the city’s multifamily market. #MidAtlantic #Accounting #Advisory

Our summer hours are here! From April 27 through September 4, our office will close at 12:00 PM on Fridays while maintaining regular hours Monday-Thursday. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your continued trust in our team.

Short-term rental losses can still be treated as non-passive in 2026, but recent tax developments have made documentation and material participation more important than ever. Read more: bit.ly/4cNh9r5 #TaxPlanning #RealEstateInvesting

Trout Capital Advisors, a brand in the Trout portfolio, has a new website at bit.ly/4sLtTEs. Explore the website and learn what the process of selling a business really looks like. #MergersAndAcquisitions #WebsiteLaunch

Millersville University alumni from Trout CPA had the opportunity to attend the Presidential Gala, celebrating a successful day of giving. We're proud to stay connected and help educate the next generation of leaders. #TroutCPALife #MUAlumni #MillersvilleUniversity

We’re excited to welcome Judy Lehman to the Trout CPA team as Receptionist at our Oregon Pike office! Judy plays an important role in creating a positive first impression for our clients and visitors. Be sure to say hello next time you stop by! #TroutCPALife #LancasterPA

We’re honored to see Tiffany Bender, CPA, and Chris Hartman, CPA, recognized as recipients of the 2026 PICPA Young Leader Awards. Learn more on our blog: bit.ly/4dwJqUX #YoungLeaderAwards #AccountingProfession #LeadershipInAction #TroutCPA

Please join us in welcoming Jeanne Behm to Trout CPA as our new Senior Specialist in Outsourced Accounting! We’re excited to have her expertise and insight as we continue delivering versatile, client-focused solutions. #TroutCPALife #MidAtlantic

Self-directed IRAs can be powerful tools for real estate investing, but only if structured correctly. We outline what can go wrong and how to stay compliant in our latest article by Randall Weaver, CPA. troutcpa.com/blog/self-dire… #SDIRA #RealEstateInvesting #TaxPlanning #UDFI

We're excited to welcome Jodie Meglio, CPA, CVA, to Trout CPA! Jodie joins us as a Manager in the Business Valuation group, bringing a strong background in valuation, financial reporting, and tax services. #TroutCPALife #LancasterPA #MechanicsburgPA #BusinessValuation

Our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program empowers our team to make a difference. Barb Sanborn recently volunteered with Junior Achievement of PA, helping high school juniors tackle real-world household budgeting during the Real Life Summit. #TroutCPALife #LancasterPA

We’re proud to celebrate Chris Hartman as a 2026 Central Penn Business Journal Leaders in Business & Finance award recipient! Read more at bit.ly/4svRmuh #CPBJEVENTS #TroutCPALife #LancasterPA #MidAtlantic #Honors

Last week, Barb Sanborn from our Multi-State Sales and Use Tax team attended the Advanced Sales Tax Workshop in Dallas. We’re proud to support opportunities that help our team continue building knowledge to better advise our clients. #ProfessionalDevelopment

Understanding internal vs. external loans, unearned ESOP shares, and repurchase obligations is critical. Learn more from Nicole Cradic, CPA, as she breaks down what companies should know. PICPA Members can read here: bit.ly/40y3NJw #ESOPAccounting #CPAColumn

Real estate developers: A binding contract from before January 19, 2025 doesn’t automatically lock you into reduced bonus depreciation. Read or listen to the full breakdown: bit.ly/46O4x0z #RealEstate #TaxPlanning #BonusDepreciation #CostSegregation

USPS now postmarks mail based on processing date, which could affect when your payment is considered “on time.” Discover the safest ways to submit your tax payments in our latest blog. Read or listen: bit.ly/3OpZ0qK #TaxNews #ElectronicPayments #USPSChanges #TroutCPA

This article provides a clear framework for what you should require from your finance team each month, quarter, and year, and offers practical tips on what to look for. Read or listen here: bit.ly/4cpzBHA #FinanceTeam #ManufacturingDistribution #Operations

We're excited to welcome our Spring 2026 tax interns! They'll be gaining hands-on experience on the tax preparation process while assisting team members in supporting our client work. #SpringInterns #AccountingStudents

Plan sponsors: The IRS has finalized rules on Roth catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0, and 2026 is the year to get your plans in order. Read more at this link: bit.ly/3LIt7ce #Roth #CatchUpContributions #SecureAct

Our offices will be closed today due to the inclement weather. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm with the snow!