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 [...]
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 [...]
Business Tax Update: IRS Guidance on QPP Depreciation Rules
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), eligible businesses can claim 100% first-year depreciation for nonresidential real estate that's classified as qualified production property (QPP). This provision can [...]
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 [...]
How to Pay Retiree Health Costs Tax-Free
If you own a small business, you may have set up a defined benefit pension plan for you and your employees that will provide a specific amount of retirement income [...]
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 [...]