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Taking Control with Self-Directed IRAs

You have until April 15, 2026, the tax filing deadline, to make 2025 contributions to an IRA. If you’re seeking more than the traditional mix of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, a self-directed IRA offers greater autonomy and diversification. But it also introduces added complexity.

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Estate Planning for 2026 and Beyond

If your estate is large, transferring assets to loved ones or trusts sooner rather than later may be beneficial. It can lock in tax savings should the exemption be reduced in the future.

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Unlock Bigger Deductions on Rental Real Estate

Many rental property owners are surprised to learn that federal tax law often restricts their ability to deduct losses, treating most rental activities as passive unless specific requirements are met. But if you can qualify for the real estate professional exception, you may be able to turn otherwise suspended losses into immediate tax savings.

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Make Smart Choices With a Sudden Windfall

An unexpected influx of money (such as from an inheritance, bonus, legal settlement or lottery win) can feel exciting and full of possibility. But without a clear plan, that financial good fortune might not last as long as you’d hoped.

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Say Goodbye to Paper Checks

Beginning Sept. 30, 2025, the federal government will generally no longer issue paper checks, including those for tax refunds, Social Security benefits and more.

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Can Your Business Benefit from the WOTC?

Employers who hire new workers may qualify for a tax benefit, but they shouldn’t wait too long. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable federal tax credit that incentivizes employers to hire from certain targeted groups that face employment barriers.

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Tax Breaks for Medical Expenses

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim certain medical expenses as deductions on your tax return. However, you must itemize deductions, and having enough expenses to qualify can be challenging. Here are five tips to keep in mind !

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Two Important Changes for Businesses under the New Tax Law

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a range of tax changes that will impact businesses. Many provisions set to expire this year are now being extended or made permanent. Below is a snapshot of two important changes to help you with tax planning in the fourth quarter of 2025 and going forward.

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3 Family-Friendly Tax Benefits in the New Tax Law

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings a wide range of tax changes, with several key updates designed to support families. Among the many provisions, here are three with the potential to lower your tax bill.

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The QBI Deduction: Good News for Eligible Business Owners

If you’re a small business owner or you’re self-employed, there’s good news on the tax front. The Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction, a powerful tax-saving opportunity since 2018, was initially set to expire in 2025. But thanks to the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), it’s not only here to stay, it’s also improved.

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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 and partners are taxed.

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Bonus Depreciation Gets a Reprieve

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act makes permanent 100% first-year bonus depreciation for the cost of qualified new and used assets acquired and placed in service after Jan.19, 2025. If you’d been holding off on investing in qualified assets such as office furniture, equipment and off-the-shelf computer software because 2025 bonus depreciation had been only 40%, you may want to move ahead now.

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