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IRS Expands Digital Asset Reporting with New Form 1099-DA
If you buy, sell or trade digital assets, such as cryptocurrency or certain nonfungible tokens (NFTs), new reporting requirements will likely affect how your transactions are reported to and reviewed by the IRS.
Businesses Regain Immediate Deduction for R&E Expenses
If your business conducts research or product development, a significant tax law change could unlock tax savings. The 2025 tax legislation, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), reinstated the ability to immediately deduct domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses.
What's New for Retirement Catch-Up Contributions in 2026
Beginning in 2026, a significant change to retirement plan catch-up contributions takes effect. Part of the 2022 Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act, the change affects higher-income taxpayers age 50 and older who contribute to certain types of employer-sponsored retirement plans.
2026 Tax Law Changes for Businesses
Here’s a sampling of some significant tax law changes going into effect this year!
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.
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.
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.
Can You Claim a Tax Deduction for Tips or Overtime Income?
If you received tips or overtime pay in 2025, you may be eligible for a new deduction when you file your income tax return!
Businesses: Act Soon to Take Advantage of Clean Energy Tax Incentives
While legislation signed into law in 2025 extends or enhances many tax breaks for businesses, it ends some clean energy tax incentives. Fortunately, your business may still benefit from certain clean energy breaks if it acts in the first half of 2026.
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.
2026 Tax Law Changes for Individuals
Here’s a sampling of some significant tax law changes going into effect this year!
5 Smart Tips for Individual Year-End Tax Planning
Even during the last two months of the year, you can take steps to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Here are five practical strategies to consider.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for Your Business
Employers seeking to offer family-friendly benefits may want to consider flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for dependent care.
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.
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.
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 !
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.
Enhanced SALT Tax Break Will Help Many Homeowners
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, will allow more taxpayers to fully deduct their state and local tax (SALT) expenses (including property tax). Here are the details.
Before a Weather Emergency Closes Your Business, Make a Plan
To lower the risk of closure and improve your chances of a strong recovery, establish a comprehensive emergency plan before disaster strikes. FEMA recommends the following multi-step approach to help safeguard your business.
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.