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New information return and payroll tax reporting rules require attention
New information return and payroll tax reporting rules require attention

Several changes to information return and payroll tax reporting rules go into effect next year. Now is the time to become familiar with them.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarryOctober 9, 2025
Make recruiting volunteers a community affair
Make recruiting volunteers a community affair

Autumn is a time of new beginnings, so your nonprofit should consider launching a volunteer recruitment drive. We suggest focusing on people in your community who live and work nearby. Read on for more recruiting tips.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryOctober 8, 2025
Making the most of the new deduction for seniors
Making the most of the new deduction for seniors

The new “senior” deduction can be a valuable tax saver for eligible taxpayers. But if your income might exceed the applicable phaseout threshold, you may need to take steps before year end to maximize your deduction.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarryOctober 8, 2025
The 2025–2026 “high-low” per diem business travel rates are here
The 2025–2026 “high-low” per diem business travel rates are here

Does your business reimburse employees for travel expenses? Here’s what you need to know about “high-low” per diem rates.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarryOctober 6, 2025
Don't let beneficiary designations thwart your estate plan
Don't let beneficiary designations thwart your estate plan

Are you paying proper attention to beneficiary designations for your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other “non-probate” assets? Failing to do so can result in unintentional asset distributions or legal disputes.

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Estate planningDebbie HarryOctober 2, 2025
Putting a value on tangible property donations
Putting a value on tangible property donations

Valuing tangible property donations to your nonprofit isn’t only important for donors’ charitable tax deductions. It’s also critical for the accuracy of your financial statements. Here’s how to get it right.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarryOctober 1, 2025
5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home
5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home

The cost of nursing home care can be high. But you may be able to take advantage of certain tax benefits if your parent is transitioning into one.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 30, 2025
The tax traps of personally guaranteeing a loan to your corporation
The tax traps of personally guaranteeing a loan to your corporation

Guaranteeing a loan to your corporation? Without planning ahead, you may face unexpected tax implications.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 30, 2025
An ILIT can protect life insurance proceeds from estate tax
An ILIT can protect life insurance proceeds from estate tax

Is an irrevocable life insurance trust right for you?

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 25, 2025
It's not too late to participate in Giving Tuesday
It's not too late to participate in Giving Tuesday

This year’s Giving Tuesday global fundraising event is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2025. Is your nonprofit ready?

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 24, 2025
IRS releases guidance on changes to R&E expensing
IRS releases guidance on changes to R&E expensing

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently allows the deduction of domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses in the year incurred, starting with the 2025 tax year. The IRS has issued transitional guidance on the change.

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Emerging RegulationsDebbie HarrySeptember 23, 2025
Understanding the most common IRS notices
Understanding the most common IRS notices

Receiving an IRS notice doesn’t always mean bad news, and it doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. Many notices are informational or involve minor corrections. Here are five common notices and what they mean.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 23, 2025
Intrafamily loans must be handled with care
Intrafamily loans must be handled with care

Will the IRS deem your intrafamily money transfer a loan or a gift? The devil is in the details.

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Estate planningDebbie HarrySeptember 18, 2025
Navigate the risky business of nonprofit borrowing
Navigate the risky business of nonprofit borrowing

Qualifying for a loan is typically challenging for nonprofits, but it may be even more so now. Here’s what you need to consider and assemble to make the most persuasive loan application.

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Not-for-profit TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 17, 2025
The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50
The power of catch-up retirement account contributions after 50

Over age 50? Catch-up retirement contributions could make a huge difference in your future wealth. Here’s how.

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Individual TaxationDebbie HarrySeptember 16, 2025
Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it
Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it

Did your business receive more than $10,000 in cash? You may be required to file Form 8300 with the IRS. Learn what counts as “cash” and how to stay compliant.

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Small Business TaxDebbie HarrySeptember 15, 2025
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
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