Tax Planning for Real Estate Investors
Many individuals invest in real estate to help diversify their portfolio, create an income stream for themselves from rental income…
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Educators May Be Able to Claim 2 Deductions for 2026 Classroom Expenses
Teachers and other educators often spend their own money on books, supplies, equipment and other classroom needs. For 2026, eligible…
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Sometimes How Much Is in Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts May Be Too Much
Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions…
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Let’s Trade! Business Bartering Is Still Taxable
Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online…
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FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
On August 11, 2026, the US. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that…
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Tax Essentials for Sole Proprietors
Many small businesses start out as sole proprietorships. This structure is simple and inexpensive to establish and maintain — and…
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Tax Tips for Parents With Kids Heading to College This Fall
A higher education is expensive, and many parents spend years saving up. Others haven’t had the financial bandwidth to save…
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Could the New Markets Tax Credit Benefit Your Business?
Businesses in economically distressed communities often have difficulty obtaining capital for expansion, equipment, facilities and other investments. The New Markets…
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When an Employee’s Form W-4 Raises Red Flags
Your employees use Form W-4, “Employee’s Withholding Certificate,” to tell you how much federal income tax to withhold from their…
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The New-And-Improved Credit for Employer-Provided Child Care
Offering a broad menu of employee benefits can help your business attract and retain skilled workers. One benefit that’s popular…
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Before You Spend Lottery, Gambling or Other Winnings, Understand the Tax Rules
It’s easy to focus on the excitement of a big win. But federal tax law generally treats lottery prizes, gambling…
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FAQs About Resolving Small Business Tax Issues
Tax problems can happen to even the most organized small business owners. A cash flow crunch, an unexpected tax notice,…
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