Avoid Mixing Personal and Business Accounts
Small business owners and independent contractors are always looking for ways to save time. If you run your own business (or want to start one), it might seem tempting [...]
Expanding a Corporate Business With a Tax-Free Merger
If a corporate business is seeking to quickly expand, it may be considering one of these options: Gaining control over another corporation's business (the target) indirectly via a merger [...]
More Individuals With Disabilities Will Be Eligible for Tax-Advantaged ABLE Accounts in 2026
Did you know there’s a tax-advantaged way to save for the expenses of a person with a disability that’s similar to saving for college expenses with a Section 529 [...]
Important 2026 Tax Figures for Businesses
A new year brings many new tax-related figures for businesses. Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional rules or limits may apply. [...]
Why Estate Planning Still Matters
Given the dramatic increase in the federal gift and estate tax exemption over the last 20 years, there's a common misconception that federal estate planning is a concern of [...]
OBBBA Enhancements to ABLE Accounts
Most states offer programs that allow you to establish a tax-favored account to cover the qualified expenses of a family member with a disability. These programs were authorized under the Achieving a [...]
Changes to Charitable Donation Deductions Are On the Horizon
Beginning in 2026, individuals who itemize deductions and donate to charity will face a new limit on their charitable deductions. And in some cases, they’ll face two new limits. But [...]
Checking Off RMDs on the Year-End To-Do List
You likely have a lot of things to do between now and the end of the year, such as holiday shopping, donating to your favorite charities and planning get-togethers [...]
Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals
Year end is here, but there's still time for individual taxpayers to make moves to lower their 2025 tax bills. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became [...]
6 Last-minute Tax Tips for Businesses
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to lower your 2025 taxes. Here are six to consider: [...]
Have You Used Up Your 2025 FSA Funds?
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, now’s a good time to check your balance. FSAs [...]
6 Year-End Small Business Tax Savings Tips
There's still time for small businesses and their owners to implement strategies to save taxes for 2025. Traditional strategies continue to be valuable, but the One Big Beautiful Bill Act [...]
Navigate the Tax Rules for Boats and RVs
Will you be cruising the waters on your boat or camping out in your RV this year? Besides the pleasure you can enjoy through your personal property, you may also [...]
New Itemized Deduction Limitation Will Affect High-Income Individuals Next Year
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the [...]
Will Your AMT Exposure Change Under the New Tax Rules?
Significantly fewer taxpayers have owed the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for the last several years. This is because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made the individual AMT [...]