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Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP

Featured Services

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP provides a full range of services. Whether you need tax planning consultation, your entity needs an audit, or succession planning is keeping you awake at night, we are here to help.

Accounting

Providing financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that cannot be compromised. Our firm provides a full range of cost effective accounting services.

Advisory and Consulting Services

Proper planning is essential for growth and continuity in your business. We can assist you in your planning to help you reach your financial goals.

Audit and Financial Statements

We provide constructive solutions to the process of providing financial statements on all three levels of reporting: audit, review and compilation.

Tax

Whether you are an individual, corporation, LLC or partnership, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies related to new tax laws and legislation.

Our Locations

Our offices are located in various communities and trade areas throughout the heart of the Midwest. Having offices located in larger cities as well as small communities and rural areas provides us the opportunity to really understand your challenges, serve you efficiently and effectively, and provide information that is pertinent to you. When needed, we utilize other offices within our firm to assist with large clients, complex technical matters, and clients requiring special expertise. As a result, we gain tremendous strength as a Firm through all our locations.

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Dec 15, 2025

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Hobby-Related Loss Deductions Are Disallowed, but Don't Give Up Hope

Let's say you have an unincorporated sideline activity that you think of as a business, including an activity involving horses. If you have a net loss (deductible expenses exceed revenue) on that activity and you think you can deduct that loss on your personal federal income tax return, think again! In IRS audits and in court cases involving money-losing sidelines, the tax agency frequently argues the activities are hobbies, rather than businesses. Be aware that the federal income tax rules for hobby losses aren't in your favor. It can be difficult to prove an activity is a bona fide business. And now, due to a change included in two tax laws, the rules are even less favorable.

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Dec 15, 2025
4 min read
Are You Ready for the New Roth Catch-Up Contribution Rules?
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Dec 15, 2025
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FAFSA for 2026-2027: What Students and Families Need to Know

Tax & Estate Planning

Visit our online Tax and Estate Planning guide. This is updated regularly with the most current laws and information. How can Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP help you? We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your individual situation and answer any questions you may have. Contact us at a location near you.

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Request a Proposal

If you would like additional information or are requesting a proposal, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about the services you are looking for and how we can help. Please contact us at 1.800.328.2857, ext. 312 or complete our contact form.