by Lori Bowden | Apr 2, 2026 | Business, Newsletter
A recent survey found that 45% of small businesses reported growth, but 78% wanted to grow. This January 2026 data from Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Insights suggests that many small businesses are struggling to achieve their expansion goals. Small businesses...
by Lori Bowden | Mar 3, 2026 | Business, Newsletter, Tax
If your business conducts research or product development, a significant tax law change could unlock tax savings. The 2025 tax legislation, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), reinstated the ability to immediately deduct domestic research and...
by Lori Bowden | Feb 4, 2026 | Business, Newsletter
Many rental property owners are surprised to learn that federal tax law often restricts their ability to deduct losses, treating most rental activities as passive unless specific requirements are met. But if you can qualify for the real estate professional exception,...
by Lori Bowden | Feb 1, 2026 | Business, Newsletter
Closing a business can be overwhelming. But it’s important not to let tax duties fall through the cracks. File a federal income tax return for your business’s final year and, if you have employees, make final federal tax deposits and report employment taxes. If you...
by Lori Bowden | Jan 4, 2026 | Business, Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
If you received tips or overtime pay in 2025, you may be eligible for a new deduction when you file your income tax return. Both deductions can be claimed whether or not you itemize deductions. But various rules and limits apply. Also be aware that such income may...
by Lori Bowden | Jan 3, 2026 | Business, Newsletter, Tax
While legislation signed into law in 2025 extends or enhances many tax breaks for businesses, it ends some clean energy tax incentives. Fortunately, your business may still benefit from certain clean energy breaks if it acts in the first half of 2026. Make Building...