Joint Returns: Spouses Are 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 cheats on a [...]
When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t
Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large [...]
Demystifying like-kind exchanges
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, [...]
Medical Costs: Can I Really Get a Tax Break for That?
It's difficult for many people to write off medical expenses because of the limits imposed under the tax laws. But you may qualify by including every expense allowed. Some of the qualified [...]
Midyear Tax Planning for Noncorporate Small Business Owners
If you operate your small business as a sole proprietorship or a single-member limited liability company (LLC) treated as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes, paying close attention to [...]
The “Kiddie Tax” Can Apply Long After Childhood
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also can apply to full-time students through age 23 and [...]
Tax Planning After the Loss of a Spouse
The death of a spouse is, first and foremost, a profound personal loss with intense emotional and psychological impact. But it can also bring about major financial changes at [...]
Should You Make After-Tax, Non-Roth 401(k) Contributions?
If you participate in a company 401(k) plan, you already know that you can make pre-tax contributions up to the annual elective deferral limit to a traditional, tax-deferred account. [...]
Protect Yourself From Fraudsters Impersonating the IRS and Other Tax Scams
Tax scammers continue to target taxpayers through email, text messages, phone calls and regular mail. They often try to create urgency or fear to trick victims into sharing sensitive [...]
What’s a “small business,” and why does it matter?
Although your business may seem big to you, you may wonder how the government classifies it for tax purposes. If your organization qualifies as a “small business,” you may [...]
Claiming the QBI Deduction for Rental Real Estate
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in 2025, made permanent the federal income tax deduction for qualified business income (QBI). This break was originally introduced under the [...]
Moving to a New State? Review the Tax Implications First
Whether you’re relocating for work, retirement, family or lifestyle reasons, state taxes can have a significant financial impact. Taxes vary widely from state to state. And establishing residency for [...]
Cost Segregation Studies Can Reveal Substantial Tax Savings
Businesses that own commercial real property may be sitting on an overlooked treasure chest of tax savings — and a cost segregation study can be the key to unlocking [...]
Is Your Business Eligible for Tariff Refunds?
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were illegal. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) [...]
Tax Mitigation Strategies When Rebalancing Your Investment Portfolio
Large stock market gains in recent years, coupled with some significant volatility in 2026, have left many investors with portfolios that are out of balance with their desired asset [...]