LLC and LLP owners: Can you deduct your business losses this year? The answer may depend on whether your activity is considered passive under the IRS’s passive activity loss rules.
Read MoreBeware, small business owners: As your workforce grows, ACA compliance can become a costly surprise without proper planning.
Read MoreThe research credit isn’t just for labs or tech companies. Many businesses are missing out because they mistakenly assume they don’t qualify — or aren’t sure where to start. Learn how the credit works and what to consider.
Read MoreHow you move money into your C corporation today can shape your tax outcomes tomorrow. Here’s why making bona fide loans to your business can be a tax-smart move.
Read MoreFor many businesses, the calendar year is the default setting for tax reporting. But in some situations, a different year end may be the smarter choice.
Read MoreExpenses related to animals that protect business property or inventory may qualify for tax deductions. But the IRS draws a clear line between a working animal and a household pet. Learn the tax rules and required documentation.
Read MoreGrace periods for calendar-year flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are ending soon. If employees haven’t spent their 2025 FSA balances, unused amounts may revert to the employer. Here’s what IRS rules allow your business to do with forfeited funds.
Read MoreThere’s much to consider before deciding whether to use the actual expense method or cents-per-mile method to deduct expenses for a vehicle your business placed in service in 2025.
Read MoreIf your business uses the accrual method of accounting and received advance payments in 2025, you may be able to defer reporting some or all of that income until 2026 for federal tax purposes.
Read MoreAlthough the tax credit for providing health coverage to employees has been available for more than a decade and generally can be claimed for only two years, some small businesses may still be eligible.
Read MoreIf in 2025 your business made building or equipment repairs or performed routine maintenance on vehicles or machinery, a safe harbor may allow you to claim valuable tax deductions.
Read MoreA SEP retirement plan is easy to establish and a powerful retroactive tax planning tool for business owners and the self-employed.
Read MoreBusinesses: Don’t cast a shadow over tax filing season by missing this important deadline.
Read MoreThe 2025 federal income tax return filing deadline for most partnerships, S corporations and LLCs is looming.
Read MoreMany, but not all, tax-related figures for businesses and their owners will increase for 2026, impacting your tax planning.
Read MoreTermination of S corporation status generally will result in the loss of substantial tax benefits. But there are steps you can take to protect S status.
Read MoreBusinesses: A new tax year means some new rules for W-1 and 1099 reporting.
Read MoreBusiness owners: It’s not too late to reduce your 2025 taxes.
Read MoreCould your business qualify for a valuable new depreciation tax break?
Read MoreDoes your business reimburse employees for travel expenses? Here’s what you need to know about “high-low” per diem rates.
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