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A quiet trust  has its benefits, but an incentive trust may be a better option
A quiet trust has its benefits, but an incentive trust may be a better option

Determining whether to use a quiet trust or an incentive trust in your estate plan can be difficult. Here are the pros and cons.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 11, 2025
Building a better nonprofit budget
Building a better nonprofit budget

This year’s budget season may be challenging for many nonprofits. If you’re going to try to do more with less in 2026, make sure your budget process focuses on staff collaboration and accuracy.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 10, 2025
Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime
Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act creates new limited deductions for tips and overtime income through 2028. Find out if you qualify and what it means for your tax bill.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 9, 2025
Run a business with your spouse?  You may encounter unique tax issues
Run a business with your spouse? You may encounter unique tax issues

Do you and your spouse operate a small business together? Here are some tax-saving strategies to explore.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 8, 2025
Is a custodial account right for your family?
Is a custodial account right for your family?

A custodial account offers a flexible way to save for your child’s future, but compare it to other options, such as education-specific savings vehicles and the new Trump Accounts.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 4, 2025
Pick a topic — not just any topic — for your nonprofit’s board retreat
Pick a topic — not just any topic — for your nonprofit’s board retreat

Make your next board retreat more productive by choosing a key issue for discussion. This article suggests several topics that many nonprofits could benefit from investigating in depth.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 3, 2025
Teachers and others can deduct eligible educator expenses this year — and more next year and beyond
Teachers and others can deduct eligible educator expenses this year — and more next year and beyond

Are you an educator spending money out of your pocket on classroom supplies? You may be eligible for a tax break.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 2, 2025
New rules could boost your R&E tax savings in 2025
New rules could boost your R&E tax savings in 2025

If your business has incurred domestic research and experimental expenses in 2025 (or incurred them in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024), you may have a new tax-saving opportunity this year.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 2, 2025
Investing in qualified small business stock now offers expanded tax benefits
Investing in qualified small business stock now offers expanded tax benefits

The OBBBA enhances the tax benefits of qualified small business stock. Here’s how.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 26, 2025
Divorcing as a business owner?  Don't let taxes derail your settlement
Divorcing as a business owner? Don't let taxes derail your settlement

Divorce is stressful, and for business owners, the tax stakes are even higher. Learn how to avoid costly surprises when dividing your business ownership interest.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 25, 2025
If you're asked to be an executor, be sure you're up to the task
If you're asked to be an executor, be sure you're up to the task

Familiarize yourself with the duties of an executor before accepting the position at the request of a family member or friend.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 21, 2025
The search is on: Finding an independent auditor
The search is on: Finding an independent auditor

With limited time and money, how can your nonprofit find an auditor that’s independent in both fact and appearance?

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 20, 2025
Lower your self-employment tax bill by switching to an S corporation
Lower your self-employment tax bill by switching to an S corporation

Tired of sending a chunk of your income to Uncle Sam? Switching your unincorporated business to an S corporation could result in more money in your pocket.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 20, 2025
Grant proposals in the age of AI
Grant proposals in the age of AI

Before you use AI tools to whip up a batch of grant proposals, read this. Nonprofits still need to understand the fundamentals of grant applications and carefully edit and customize any AI-generated content.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 19, 2025
The next estimated tax payment deadline is coming up soon
The next estimated tax payment deadline is coming up soon

Do you make estimated tax payments? When is the next one due and did the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect the amount you owe? Here are some answers.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 19, 2025
No tax on car loan interest under the new law? Not exactly
No tax on car loan interest under the new law? Not exactly

Buying a new car? You may have heard there’s “no tax on car loan interest” anymore. That’s not exactly accurate. Here are the rules.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 14, 2025
Using POD or TOD accounts may result in undesirable results in certain situations
Using POD or TOD accounts may result in undesirable results in certain situations

Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts can be simple, inexpensive tools for leaving assets to your heirs outside of probate. But are they right for all estates?

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Estate planningDebbie HarryAugust 14, 2025
A tax guide to choosing the right business entity
A tax guide to choosing the right business entity

Launching or restructuring a business? Your choice of entity could make or break your tax strategy. Here’s a quick rundown of five entity types and their tax implications.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryAugust 12, 2025
Pinched nonprofits may want to free up board-designated assets
Pinched nonprofits may want to free up board-designated assets

Board-designated assets generally are intended for special purposes or projects. But if you’re in a financial crunch, you can remove their designation and free up the funds. Here’s what you need to know.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryAugust 6, 2025
Act soon: The OBBBA ends clean energy tax breaks
Act soon: The OBBBA ends clean energy tax breaks

Thinking about buying an electric vehicle, installing solar panels or replacing some windows or doors? Act now if you want to claim tax breaks because they’re expiring soon.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryAugust 5, 2025
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