Taking the Acquisition Route
An acquisition of a target company's stock or assets can help your business expand its operations while maintaining control of the company. With taxable direct purchases, the buyer simply [...]
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. [...]
Boost Your Tax Savings by Donating Appreciated Stock Instead of Cash
Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added benefit. If you donate long-term appreciated stock, you potentially [...]
The QBI Deduction and What’s New in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to 20% [...]
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 [...]
New Law Reduces Tax Odds for Gamblers
Do you enjoy spending time at the casino or betting on sports? If so, you need to know about a new tax law provision scheduled to go into effect in [...]
Tax Court Case Provides Lessons on Best Recordkeeping Practices for Businesses
Running a successful business requires more than delivering great products or services. Behind the scenes, meticulous recordkeeping plays a crucial role in financial health, compliance and tax savings. Good [...]
Dividing Retirement Accounts with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
If you're in the middle of a divorce, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may want to determine how to handle any retirement accounts upon settlement of your financial matters. There [...]
The ABCs of 529 Plans and ABLE Accounts under the OBBBA
Section 529 plans are most commonly used as a tax-favored way to save and pay for college expenses. You might be reluctant to open a 529 account for your [...]
New Tax Rules for Charitable Donations
The holiday season is right around the corner, and that's when many charitably inclined people start to think about year-end donations to their favorite charities. When planning your charitable [...]
Payroll Tax Implications of New Tax Breaks on Tips and Overtime
Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal income tax purposes. The new law changes that. Tip income deduction For [...]
Teachers and Others Can Deduct Eligible Educator Expenses This Year — and More Next Year and Beyond
At back-to-school time, much of the focus is on the students returning to the classroom — and on their parents buying them school supplies, backpacks, clothes, etc., for the new [...]
The QBI deduction and what’s new in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to 20% of [...]
The Next Estimated Tax Payment Deadline is Coming Up Soon
If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The law, which was enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces [...]