MKR CPA Blog
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How Multiskilling Can Boost Construction Productivity and Reduce Labor Shortages
When one employee calls off, an entire schedule can unravel. Multiskilling gives contractors a way to get more from the crews they already have. Learn how cross-training reduces downtime, helps with retention, and what to track so it actually saves money.
How to Use the Social Security Bridge Strategy to Increase Benefits
Claiming Social Security at 62 locks in a smaller check for life, but waiting isn’t always affordable. See how the bridge strategy uses retirement savings to delay benefits, boost your monthly income, and open the door to a smart Roth conversion.
The Hidden Costs of the National Debt and How it Affects American Families
At more than $39 trillion, the national debt can feel too big to grasp. See how it can show up in everyday costs like mortgage payments, student loans, retirement benefits, and small business financing, and why Congress has struggled to address it.
MKR CPAs & Advisors’ Dan Kittell Named a 2026 Five Star Investment Professional
Indianapolis, IN - Daniel L. Kittell, CPA, Managing Partner of MKR CPAs & Advisors, has been named a 2026 Five Star Investment Professional, an honor that recognizes only a select group of financial services professionals in the Indianapolis market for their...
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief — What Eligible Taxpayers Need to Know
It happens to even the most organized taxpayers; a missed deadline, a late payment. The IRS just rolled out a program that can automatically clear certain penalties without you lifting a finger. See who qualifies and what to do if a notice still slips through.
How Strong Follow-Up Care Systems Close Healthcare’s Follow-Through Gap
AI can spot an abnormal finding buried in a routine scan — but what happens next often falls through the cracks. See why detection alone isn’t enough, and what practices need to actually close the follow-through gap.
Essential Retirement Planning Steps That Protect Your Money for a More Secure Future
A 401(k) is a start, not a finish line. Once you’re out of the workforce, you’ll need a plan for turning savings into income, managing taxes, covering healthcare costs, and protecting your legacy. Here’s what a complete retirement plan actually requires.
Client Retention Is the Real Growth Strategy for Professional Services Firms
Key Takeaways: Winning new clients matters, but firms that can't retain them must keep replacing lost revenue before growth is possible. Reliability and follow-through, not just expertise, are what build or break client trust over time. Proactive, consistent...
Money Habits That Help Middle-Class Americans Build Lasting Wealth
Key Takeaways: Keeping a gap between income and spending, even as income grows, is the foundational habit behind long-term wealth building. High-interest debt quietly drains money that could otherwise go toward saving and investing — paying it down is one of the best...