Tax Filing FAQs for Individuals
The IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns on January 26. This is about the same time as when the agency began accepting and [...]
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 [...]
Cash vs. Accrual: Choose the Right Accounting Method for Business Tax Purposes
Many businesses have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify, [...]
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 [...]
Are You Ready for the New Roth Catch-Up Contribution Rules?
Catch-up contributions have long been a way for taxpayers to put more dollars into their retirement accounts as they get older. But the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement [...]
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 [...]
QCDs Can Be a Tax-Savvy Move for Seniors
For some time now, individuals age 70½ and older have been able to transfer funds directly from a traditional IRA to an IRS-approved charity. However, with the enactment of [...]
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 [...]
Federal Tax News for Individuals
Payments sent abroad may be taxable Do you send money to someone in another country? If so, because of a lesser-known provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, [...]
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: [...]