News & Updates
Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30
If you’ve been pondering the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle for yourself or your business, you may want to buy sooner rather than later to take advantage of available tax credits. Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), these credits won’t be...
Should You Be Making Estimated Payments?
If your federal tax withholding isn’t enough to cover your total tax liability, you may need to make estimated tax payments. This typically applies if you have income from sources such as interest, dividends, capital gains or self-employment. The following rules...
The Quirky Math of Partnership Income
When it comes to taxation, partners in a business may find the math a bit puzzling. You may discover that the amount of partnership income you’re taxed on is more than the amount that was distributed to you. That’s a quirk of taxation that lies in the way partnerships...
New Tax Rules Could Impact Your 2025 Planning
Top Highlights Under The New Law The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) was signed into law on the July 4th holiday. This sweeping legislation locks in several tax cuts from the 2017 TCJA and introduces a host of new provisions designed to benefit both...
The Tax Impact of Business Bartering
Bartering is simply the exchange of services or property, and it’s a taxable event. For example, if a computer consultant trades services with an advertising agency, each must report income equal to the fair market value of the services they received, typically the...
Reasons and Rules for Filing an Amended Return
Once a tax return is filed, most people breathe a little easier. But it’s not uncommon to realize too late that something was left off a return, figures were misreported or some other error was made. Accuracy is essential, but, depending on the type of error, an...
Closing a Business? Here’s How to Stay on Top of Your Tax Duties
Businesses close for various reasons. Perhaps you’re ready to embark on a welcome change such as retirement or launching a new venture. Or maybe it just no longer makes financial sense to continue operating your current business. Whatever the reason, closing your...
Choosing the Optimal Accounting Method for Tax Savings
The accounting method your business uses to report income for tax purposes, either cash or accrual, can significantly impact your tax bill. While the cash method can offer tax-saving opportunities, the accrual method may in some cases be more appropriate or even...
What’s Your Business Exit Strategy?
Ever since you became a business owner, you’ve focused on growing revenue, managing expenses and leveraging tax advantages. But don’t overlook a critical element of your long-term financial well-being, that is, a business exit strategy. Ideally, your exit strategy...
Invest in Your Kids’ or Grandkids’ Future with Help from the Tax Code
If you’re thinking about helping a child or grandchild pay for school, you’re not alone, and you’re not without help. While families have always saved for education, Section 529 plans have made it easier and more tax-efficient. Tax Advantages With a 529 plan, your...