10 Ideas for Boosting Profits
They say little things mean a lot. And relatively small expenses can add up to a huge amount of money your company could be wasting over long periods. By [...]
FAQs About the Research Credit
Companies that engage in research and development activities may qualify for a federal tax credit for some of those expenses. The credit is complicated to calculate, and not all [...]
What’s Your Potential Business Vehicle Deduction?
If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return. Businesses can generally [...]
Deducting Business Meal and Entertainment Expenses Today
Do you know the current rules for claiming tax deductions for business meals and entertainment? Whether you're wining and dining a prospective customer or taking an employee to lunch, [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Review Your Business Expenses Before Year End
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will reduce 2025 taxes and might even provide permanent tax savings. [...]
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill could change the deductibility of R&E expenses
The treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses is a high-stakes topic for U.S. businesses, especially small to midsize companies focused on innovation. As the tax code currently stands, [...]
Reimburse Employees the Tax-Smart Way
In many types of businesses, it's common for employees to spend money on behalf of the company — such as for travel, client meals or supplies. How those expenses [...]
Small Business Tax Planning Tips
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law on July 4, 2025, includes many favorable changes that will help small businesses and their owners. But it's not [...]
Business Owners Beware of the Limits on Deducting Losses
Even successful businesses occasionally incur losses. Start-ups and expanding businesses often have unprofitable years, and unexpected events like pandemics can knock companies that have been financially healthy for years for [...]
When Can You Deduct Business Meals and Entertainment?
You’re not alone if you’re confused about the federal tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses. The rules have changed in recent years. Let’s take a look at [...]
Wrap Up Your Business Year with Big Tax Savings
With year end rapidly approaching, many business owners are focusing on budgeting and strategic planning for 2025. But you shouldn't overlook last-minute opportunities to cut taxes for 2024. Here are [...]
Company Holiday Parties: Celebrate the Tax Breaks
Are the costs of holiday parties tax deductible? Despite a recent crackdown on business entertainment expense deductions, your company's holiday bash may still qualify for write-offs for the 2024 tax [...]