Employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees are considered “applicable large employers” (ALEs) under the Affordable Care Act. ALEs must offer at least 95% of their full-time employees health insurance coverage that is both affordable and provides minimum essential…
Last week, Mize CPAs Shareholder Bret Curtis had the distinct honor of joining U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer during her visit to Kansas City—an opportunity made possible by long-time client and friend Todd Geiger of Geiger Ready Mix. The…
As government scrutiny around immigration compliance continues to intensify, understanding the ins and outs of I-9 requirements is more critical than ever for employers. That’s why Mize CPAs recently partnered with immigration attorney Claudia Martorell of Ogletree Deakins to host…
The 2025 Mize Finance Meeting was truly an event to remember. This year, we gathered 207 McDonald’s owners, guests, staff, approved lenders, and trusted partners at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach for our 17th annual meeting. The event combined insightful…
The 2024 Mize Finance Meeting was truly an event to remember. We hosted McDonald’s owners from all over the country at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort. This was our 16th annual Finance Meeting and the highest attendance we've ever hosted,…
Tyler Beiker, a CPA with Mize, has a stressful start to his day. But after a quick nap on his desk, he awakes to find that he made his entire firm disappear. Fun and mischief take place until he gets…
As we approach the holiday season, many companies embrace the spirit of giving by providing extra goodies to their dedicated employees. However, it's essential to be aware that what appears to be a simple gift can sometimes be viewed as…
My role at Mize CPAs has its perks. First, I get to work with some of the greatest clients in the world, McDonald’s Owner/Operators! Second, I am tasked with visiting the location of our annual Finance Meeting. I need to…
If you had a side gig in 2022 – like driving for Uber, delivering for GrubHub, or selling your handmade goods on Etsy - you might receive a Form 1099-K in January 2023 for the first time. This form reports…
What happens when a mile-wide tornado collides with one of the largest growers in the Midwest? Massive destruction. That is precisely what happened to our client, Free State Growers, on May 28, 2019. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the…