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 [...]
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change under the One Big Beautiful Bill [...]
Every year, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and other disasters affect millions of taxpayers. Many experience casualty losses from damage to their homes or personal property. The One Big Beautiful [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the [...]
Significantly fewer taxpayers have owed the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for the last several years. This is because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made the individual AMT [...]
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. [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law on July 4, 2025, includes many favorable changes that will help small businesses and their owners. But it's not [...]