Widmer Roel is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location in mid-May, 2021. Our new home will be at 4220 31st Avenue South in Fargo, ND. The building is nearing completion, and we plan to have an open house to celebrate the event later this summer.… Read More»
In-Person Client Meetings Beginning June 1 we will resume in-person client meetings and on-site visits. Please call ahead for an appointment and wear a mask or one will be provided. We still encourage you to contact us by mail, phone, video, email or our online portal whenever possible. Sharing Files … Read More»
Read Our Letter (PDF) As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, so too does our response at Widmer Roel. We continue to focus on serving clients while also doing what we can to protect the health and well-being of all. Beginning Thursday, March 19th, we are moving to a remote working environment for the Audit Department.… Read More»
Possible refund for vets injured in combat Certain veterans injured in combat may be due a credit or refund as a result of the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016, according to the IRS. This affects vets who received one-time, lump-sum disability severance payments when they separated from military… Read More»
Smartphones and other technological advances enable banks to create products and services that dramatically change the way you bank. Here is a primer on three of the biggest banking trends and tips to protect your money: 1. The traditional bank branch is going away A recent report from consultants McKinsey… Read More»
As a small business owner, the words “trade war” and “tariff” can be unsettling. When cost uncertainty is on the horizon, you will want to be prepared as much as possible. Keep the following items in mind to navigate your business through a possible trade war. Tariffs Defined A tariff… Read More»
Mark your calendar to review these essential items each year to ensure you are not missing something that could cause trouble when you file your tax return: Required minimum distributions (RMDs) – If you are 70 1/2 or older, you may need to take RMDs from your retirement accounts, or… Read More»
Often lost in the excitement of large-scale tax changes is how they can negatively impact some individual situations. Check out the questions below to see if you might be in for a tax surprise this year. Will you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes? Previously, you could… Read More»
Please join us in congratulating Mike Misheski, CPA, on becoming a new member of the North Dakota University Accounting and Information Systems Department Advisory Board.
Long-term care (LTC) insurance usually isn’t the first topic to come up in conversation at the dinner table. Many people find it challenging to move this financial planning issue to the top of their to-do list because it lacks the immediacy of health insurance and the certainty of life insurance.… Read More»