Tax Returns: Spouses Can Be Guilty Until Proven Innocent
When you got married, you knew it was for "better or worse." But you might not know about laws that hold you responsible if your spouse or ex-spouse cheats [...]
Individual tax calendar: Key deadlines for the remainder of 2026
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help [...]
Testing the Waters Before Jumping In
When considering a merger or acquisition, the most opportune time to find out about possible culture clashes is obviously before the deal is complete. In fact, one often-cited reason [...]
Your Post-Tax-Filing Checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some tax-related items now can help [...]
Why Now Is a Good Time to Review Your Withholding
Filing your 2025 federal income tax return can provide valuable insights to help with 2026 tax planning. For example, if you receive a large refund or owe significant taxes [...]
4 Types of Deductible Interest Expense for Individuals
How can you deduct interest expense on your 2025 individual federal income tax return and beyond? Let us count the ways. Although personal interest expense isn't deductible in general [...]
Are You Eligible for Mileage Deductions?
Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know if you can deduct vehicle-related expenses. A change that was made permanent by [...]
Rules of the Game: The Right Way to Handle Gambling Winnings
It's not true that the "house" always wins — but it's close. Various estimates put casino "winners” — gamblers who walk away from a casino with more money than they entered [...]
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Make a 2025 IRA Contribution — Whether You Can Deduct It Or Not
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination of the two). But once the contribution deadline has [...]
It’s Your Last Chance to Claim These Clean Energy Tax Breaks
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if you bought an electric vehicle or made certain green [...]
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 [...]
Update on the First-Year Depreciation Tax Rules for Businesses
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included favorable changes to the federal income tax rules for depreciating business assets. And there are annual inflation adjustments to keep track [...]
Parents: Claim All the Tax Credits You’re Entitled To
Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks. Some of the most valuable are tax credits, because they [...]
There’s Still Time to Set Up a SEP and Reduce Your 2025 Taxes
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file your 2025 tax return. If you choose [...]
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 [...]