ACA penalties may still apply — and they’re increasing for 2026
Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However,…
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Your post-tax-filing checklist
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a…
More than just 0s and 1s: Accounting for digital assets in your estate plan
In today’s digital world, estate planning goes beyond physical property and financial accounts — it must also address your digital…
Debt vs. equity: Classification counts when shareholders put money into their corporations
How you capitalize your C corporation isn’t just an accounting matter — it’s a tax-saving opportunity. You can set up funds…
Should your business consider a fiscal year end?
Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year.…
Accounting for intellectual property in your estate plan
When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal…
Business deductions for four-legged coworkers
Did you know that you can claim tax deductions for animals that serve a bona fide business purpose? This benefit…
April 15 is the deadline for more than just your income tax return
You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what else has an…
Your Health Savings Account and your estate plan: What you need to know
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a valuable asset in your estate. Contributions to an HSA are pretax or…
Options for forfeited employee FSA balances
Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These…
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…
April 15 isn’t only the income tax return filing deadline, it’s also the gift tax return filing deadline
If you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, you may need to file a 2025 gift…