Bedard McClanahan CPAs, P.C.

01/07/2026

Happy New Year! We are pleased to share an exciting update regarding our firm and our continued commitment to serving you.

Bedard McClanahan CPAs, P.C. has entered into a merger, effective December 11, 2025, with Van Brunt, DuBiago & Company, a Connecticut-based CPA firm. This merger brings together two well-established practices that share a strong technical foundation, a client-first philosophy, and a long-standing commitment to personalized, high-quality service.

With this merger, our combined firm now includes a 19-person team operating across two offices, in both Stamford and Southbury, allowing us to strengthen our capabilities, deepen our technical bench, and enhance the level of service we provide to our clients.

About Van Brunt, DuBiago & Company

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Van Brunt, DuBiago & Company is a full-service accounting and tax firm serving individuals and businesses throughout the Tri-State area and across the nation. The firm provides comprehensive accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services with a focus on long-term client relationships, thoughtful planning, and practical, results-driven solutions.

What does this mean for you?

Most importantly, your day-to-day service and trusted relationships will continue uninterrupted. The Southbury office of Bedard McClanahan CPAs, P.C. will remain in its current location, with no change to your local presence, highly experienced team, or accessibility.

At the same time, this merger supports continued investment in our people, processes, technology, and operational infrastructure—positioning the firm to better serve clients effectively over the long term. The combined firm offers a broader base of resources and added continuity for the future.

Thank you for the trust you place in our firm. We are excited about this next chapter and confident it will provide meaningful benefits to you both now and in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Bedard McClanahan CPAs, P.C.

01/31/2024

Tax Season has officially arrived!

Please see our 2023 Tax Season Newsletter with important updates impacting this year - including a new Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Reporting requirement in place for Calendar Year 2024, that impacts nearly all small businesses, including LLCs, organized or registered in the U.S.:

01/11/2024

owners, if you were misled by aggressive advertising into believing you qualified for the Employee Retention Credit, has a program to help you. Our new ERC Voluntary Disclosure program allows qualified employers to repay at a discounted rate. Employers who received interest will not need to repay the interest.

Hurry! Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.

Find out if your business qualifies at https://ow.ly/VqTY50QlWjI.

01/11/2024

Business owners and LLC members take note - this became effective January 1

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s final rule implementing the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting requirements will become effective on January 1, 2024. Small and medium businesses should prepare for compliance with the requirements.

12/22/2023

Season's Greetings! Wishing you joy, prosperity, and a wonderful holiday season. We're grateful for your trust and support and look forward to a successful New Year ahead.

Take a look at our Home page. Bedard McClanahan CPAs is a full service tax, accounting and business CPA firm located in Southbury, CT.

04/26/2023

With spring now in full bloom at our Southbury office and across Connecticut, the March 15 and April 18 tax deadlines have come and gone. If you filed for an automatic 6-month extension you still have time to complete the filings.

What Is an Extension of Time to File?

An extension of time to file is a formal way to request additional time from the IRS to file your individual tax return, which, in 2023, was due on April 18. Anyone can request an extension; you don't have to explain why you're asking for more time. Individuals filing an extension are automatically granted an additional six months to file their tax returns. In 2023, the extended due date is October 16.

Businesses can also request an extension. In 2023, the extended deadline for S corporations and partnerships is September 15, and for C corporations it's October 16. Special rules may apply if you serve in a combat zone, a qualified hazardous duty area, or live outside the United States. Please contact the office if you need more information.

01/13/2023

The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.

01/04/2023

Happy New Year 2023!

The change in calendar year also marks the start of another tax season.

To better understand the changes to your 2022 Tax filings - both individuals and businesses - as well as helpful steps to best prepare for tax filing time, please visit the January 2023 'Feature Articles' page of our website here: https://www.cpabmc.com/newsletter.php

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023.

10/19/2022

Inflation Causes IRS to Raise Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction by 7%

Personal Finance Income Taxes Here are the federal income tax rates and brackets for 2023 Some of the changes are significant, and Americans might see higher take-home pay as a result. BY Alicia Adamczyk October 18, 2022 3:10 PM EDT Kent Nishimura/Getty Sign up for the Fortune Features email list so...

08/19/2022

Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law

Key Insights:

- Significant provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act take aim at lowering the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs and offer billions in clean energy tax incentives

- The most significant tax increases are primarily aimed at the largest corporations and publicly traded companies

- The bill includes the appropriation of additional funding for the IRS to enhance enforcement activities, operations support, and business system modernization

- The vast majority of proposed tax increases on individuals were not included in the final bill, with no changes to individual income tax rates or estate and gift tax rates

For further information:

President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—a climate, energy, healthcare, and tax bill that will increase IRS funding, and change some tax policy and tax credits.

07/14/2022

Our new website is live! Be sure to check it out and also join our newsletter to stay up-to-date on tax related news impacting you.

Enjoy your summer!

Take a look at our Home page. Bedard McClanahan CPAs, PC is a full service tax, accounting and business CPA firm located in Southbury, CT.