Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide...
Selling your business? You might benefit from presale financial due diligence
If you’re contemplating a sale of your business, you probably know that any serious buyer will scrutinize your financial statements, operations, asset...
4 types of interest expense you may be able to deduct
Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are four, one of which is a new b...
If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return. Busines...
Some customers naturally require more time and resources than others. But when certain relationships consistently consume more of your and your employ...
An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income tax purposes, generally advance pay...
Pay equity is the philosophy and practice of “equal pay for equal work.” Employers known for fair pay practices stand out in today’s competitive labor...
Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change...
To maximize — or not to maximize — depreciation deductions on your 2025 tax return
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed by December 31 of t...
If you’re married, should you file jointly or separately?
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. They can file jointly or separately. What you choose will affect your...
Some small businesses can still benefit from the health care coverage credit
Tax credits reduce tax liability dollar-for-dollar. As a result, they can be more valuable than deductions, which reduce only the amount of income sub...
Uncertainty regarding inflation, demand and foreign tariffs has made inventory management even harder for businesses than it was previously. Although...
Before claiming a charitable deduction for 2025, make sure you can substantiate it
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year. B...
