by Lori Bowden | Jan 1, 2026 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Starting in 2026, personal casualty loss deductions will no longer be limited to federally declared disasters. Certain state-declared disasters will also be eligible. For a disaster to qualify, the governor (or D.C. mayor) and the U.S. Treasury Secretary must agree...
by Lori Bowden | Dec 4, 2025 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Generally, except for home mortgage interest, personal interest expense isn’t deductible for federal income tax purposes. With the passage of the legislation commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), another exception has been added. That is, you might...
by Lori Bowden | Dec 2, 2025 | Business, Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Remote work can offer advantages for both employers and employees. But it’s not without challenges, such as unexpected tax consequences. State Tax Issues for Employees Remote work allows employees to live in one state and work for an employer in another, which can...
by Lori Bowden | Dec 1, 2025 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Have you been claiming the standard deduction the last few years? If so, you may want to rethink that for 2025. The expanded state and local tax (SALT) deduction may cause your total itemized deductions to exceed the standard deduction and itemizing to make sense. In...
by Lori Bowden | Nov 25, 2025 | Individuals, Tax
With the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, and inflation showing signs of moderating, tax planning remains as important as ever for taxpayers seeking to manage cash flows and reduce their tax liabilities...
by Lori Bowden | Nov 3, 2025 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Even during the last two months of the year, you can take steps to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Here are five practical strategies to consider. 1. Use Bunching to Maximize Deductions If your itemized deductions are close to the standard deduction, consider a...
