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Verity CPAs, a full-service Certified Public Accounting Firm on Oahu and Hawaii, specializes in high-quality accounting, audit, tax planning, and business advisory services for small- and medium-sized businesses in Hawaii and California.

🌺 Happy Hawaiʻi Statehood Day! 🌺Today we recognize Hawaiʻi's unique history, culture, and the communities that make the ...
08/21/2026

🌺 Happy Hawaiʻi Statehood Day! 🌺

Today we recognize Hawaiʻi's unique history, culture, and the communities that make the islands such a special place to live and work.

At Verity CPAs, we're grateful to serve clients, businesses, and families across Hawaiʻi and beyond. Wishing everyone a wonderful Statehood Day filled with aloha and appreciation for all that makes Hawaiʻi home. 🌴

Every workforce decision has tax implications.Hiring employees in new states, opening additional locations, relocating s...
08/19/2026

Every workforce decision has tax implications.

Hiring employees in new states, opening additional locations, relocating staff, or expanding operations can create opportunities for valuable tax credits and incentives while also triggering new compliance obligations.

This article explores key considerations around multistate payroll compliance, nexus exposure, remote work policies, workforce incentives, and proactive tax planning before major workforce decisions are made.

Learn more: https://veritycpas.com/how-workforce-decisions-drive-your-tax-strategy/

AI investment is accelerating, but many companies may be overlooking an important tax opportunity. If your AI spend supp...
08/11/2026

AI investment is accelerating, but many companies may be overlooking an important tax opportunity. If your AI spend supports qualified research activities, certain cloud computing, GPU, API, and other AI-related costs may be eligible for federal and state R&D tax credits.

The key is proper classification, documentation, and tying costs directly to qualified research activities. Learn what may qualify, how costs are treated, and the records needed to support a claim.

Read more: https://veritycpas.com/ai-spend-and-the-rd-credit-what-qualifies

AI investment is accelerating, but many companies may be overlooking an important tax opportunity. If your AI spend supp...
08/11/2026

AI investment is accelerating, but many companies may be overlooking an important tax opportunity. If your AI spend supports qualified research activities, certain cloud computing, GPU, API, and other AI-related costs may be eligible for federal and state R&D tax credits.

The key is proper classification, documentation, and tying costs directly to qualified research activities. Learn what may qualify, how costs are treated, and the records needed to support a claim.

Read more: https://veritycpas.com/ai-spend-and-the-rd-credit-what-qualifies-and-when/

🥳Your hard work, professionalism, and teamwork are what make our firm stronger year after year. Thank you for everything...
08/07/2026

🥳Your hard work, professionalism, and teamwork are what make our firm stronger year after year. Thank you for everything you do. Happy Work Anniversary!




The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced significant tax changes that will affect how nonprofits fundraise, com...
08/04/2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced significant tax changes that will affect how nonprofits fundraise, compensate leaders, and manage endowments.

Key updates include:
• A new charitable deduction for non-itemizers
• Reduced tax incentives for some major donors and corporations
• The new Education Freedom Tax Credit beginning in 2027
• Expanded excise tax exposure for executive compensation
• Higher endowment taxes for certain private colleges and universities

Understanding these changes now can help your organization plan more effectively for the future.

Read more: What Nonprofits Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Tax Impact

Many real estate investors assume rental losses will automatically reduce their tax bill. In reality, rental losses must...
07/28/2026

Many real estate investors assume rental losses will automatically reduce their tax bill. In reality, rental losses must pass through multiple tax limitations before they become deductible, and many are ultimately suspended under the passive activity rules.

Understanding basis limitations, at-risk rules, material participation requirements, and real estate professional status (REPS) can make a significant difference in how and when rental losses are used.

If you own rental properties or invest through partnerships, LLCs, or syndications, this is an important issue to review with your tax advisor.

Read more: https://veritycpas.com/when-a-rental-loss-isnt-a-tax-deduction-passive-activity-rules-and-the-real-estate-professional-exception/

We’re thrilled to welcome Carter Takemoto to Verity CPAs as our newest Audit Associate! We look forward to all the great...
07/23/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Carter Takemoto to Verity CPAs as our newest Audit Associate! We look forward to all the great things ahead. 🎉



Many businesses miss out on the federal R&D tax credit because they assume it only applies to laboratory research or gro...
07/22/2026

Many businesses miss out on the federal R&D tax credit because they assume it only applies to laboratory research or groundbreaking inventions. In reality, companies that develop or improve products, processes, software, or technologies may be eligible.

The credit provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal income tax liability and can apply to activities such as software development, engineering improvements, process optimization, prototyping, and technical problem-solving.

Understanding the IRS four-part test, proper documentation requirements, and qualification rules can help businesses identify valuable tax savings opportunities.

Read more: https://veritycpas.com/the-federal-rd-tax-credit-a-practical-guide-to-the-basics/

🎉Happy to Celebrate our July Work Anniversaries!  Your commitment and expertise help make Verity CPAs the firm we are to...
07/20/2026

🎉Happy to Celebrate our July Work Anniversaries! Your commitment and expertise help make Verity CPAs the firm we are today. We are grateful for everything you do for our clients, our team, and our communities.



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700 Bishop Street, Suite 1918
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+18085465026

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