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. [...]
When a couple ties the knot or gets divorced, taxes are probably not the first thing on their minds. But many decisions that couples make do affect their tax returns [...]
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 [...]
Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes are probably not on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Investing in a home brings tax benefits Purchasing a home is the most significant investment most people will make. Owning your home comes with valuable tax advantages that can [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]