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There’s a difference between completing a task and truly owning the outcome.

That’s exactly what Riley Gatten and Gwynn Smail do, and it’s why they’ve been named recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Ownership.

This award recognizes team members who take pride in their work, show a desire to succeed and remain committed to doing what is best for clients, coworkers and the firm. Riley and Gwynn live that out through initiative, follow-through and a steady commitment to excellent work.

The Abacus Values Awards were created to celebrate individuals who reflect our values in the way they work, serve and build relationships across Abacus!

Congratulations to Riley and Gwynn!

We asked, and Cristian answered. In his latest Ask the Experts article, “What’s the Most Important Step to Take After Receiving an IRS Notice?”, he shares practical guidance for handling IRS correspondence with confidence.

An IRS notice isn’t always a sign something is wrong, but responding promptly can make all the difference. ⤵️

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Abacus! is excited to announce the promotion of 26 team members across the firm. These individuals have shown continued growth, ownership, and dedication while making meaningful contributions to our clients, colleagues, and culture.

“Promotions are about more than a new title at Abacus!. They represent growth, ownership, and the consistent effort our people put into serving clients and supporting one another,” said Bill Dunton, Managing Partner.

Please join us in congratulating this talented group on their well-deserved promotions 👏💚

We’re excited to share that Andrea Battaglia, Chief Excellence Officer at Abacus!, will be speaking at the 8th annual SGForum, presented by The Network for Springfield's Young Professionals!

SGForum is The Network’s yearly conference designed to bring young professionals together for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration.

Andrea brings a passion for helping leaders and teams grow through stronger communication, healthier culture, and intentional workplace development. We’re excited for her to share her insight with hundreds of leaders and organizations at this impactful event.

Congratulations, Andrea! We can’t wait to see you on the SGForum stage💚

If you haven't secured your spot yet, you need to! Register at the link in the comments⤵️

Some of the most meaningful work at Abacus! happens in the way people show up for each other.

This year, Paige Frealy and Tori Busby have been named recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for People Focus!

This award recognizes team members who lead with respect, communicate with care, work cooperatively and help others feel supported along the way. For Paige and Tori, that shows up in everyday moments: building trust, strengthening relationships, following through and helping teammates and clients feel confident in what comes next.

The Abacus Values Awards were created to recognize individuals who live out our values in how they work, serve and build relationships across the firm.

Congratulations, Paige and Tori💚✨

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

As we take this day to reflect, we are especially thankful for our clients and for the brave men and women who served and gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.

We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Tuesday, May 26th.

Integrity is easy to talk about, but Eddie Musani and Levi Stillwell put it into practice every day.

We’re excited to recognize Eddie and Levi as recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Integrity, honoring team members who demonstrate responsibility, trustworthiness and honesty in the way they work, lead and support others.

The Abacus Values Awards celebrate individuals who live out our values through their relationships with clients, coworkers and the firm as a whole.

From steady leadership to dependable follow-through, Eddie and Levi set the tone for doing things the right way. Their impact is felt across Abacus!, making this recognition well deserved.

An IRS CP53E notice can be real, but scammers may be using fake versions to steal personal or financial information.

Before you share anything, slow down and verify through IRS.gov directly.

Not sure what to do next? Abacus! can help you review the notice and protect your refund.

A big congratulations to our interns as they celebrate graduation 🎓✨

We are so proud of everything this group accomplished and grateful for the energy, creativity, and hard work they brought to our team. We cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for each of them.

Congratulations, grads!

Congratulations to MJ Lutz and Jenean Richardson, recipients of the 2026 Abacus Values Award for Positive Attitude!

The Abacus Values Awards recognize team members who truly live out our values in the way they work, support others and build relationships with clients and coworkers.

MJ and Jenean show what a positive attitude looks like in action: staying open to growth, jumping in to support the team and bringing energy that makes Abacus! better every day. We’re excited to recognize both of them for the difference they make.💚✨