A Little-Known Way to Pay Family and Save on Taxes
Paying your child, grandchild, or other relative can be one of the most powerful tax-saving strategies availableto business owners. Most advisors focus on putting younger children on payroll. That’s a good strategy. But what many overlook is a lesser-known approach that can work for older children and even other family members—and in the right circumstances, […]
Brutal IRS Trap Wipes Out Goodwill Clothing Deductions
John Besaw donated $6,760 worth of goods to charity and followed what he thought were all the rules. The IRS didn’t question whether his donations were legitimate; they denied the deduction because of a documentation technicality that most taxpayers have never heard of. In Besaw1, the Tax Court delivered a harsh reminder: documentation rules for […]
USPS’s New Postmark Rules Set an Ugly Trap forTaxpayers
For decades, taxpayers have relied on a simple rule when mailing returns or payments to the IRS: if it’s postmarked by the deadline, it’s considered filed on time.1 It used to be that you could drop off your tax return at the post office on April 15 and you were safe. That’s no longer true […]
Form 1099-DA Is Here—How It Will Impact Your Crypto Taxes
After four years of work, the IRS has finalized its cryptocurrency regulations, and crypto tax reporting now begins. Starting with the 2025 tax year, custodial crypto platforms must report taxable crypto transactions directly to the IRS. “Digital asset brokers” must handle this reporting when they take custody of the digital assets their customers sell or […]
Tax-Saving Tips
November 2025 Your 2025 Year-End Tax Planning Guide As we approach the end of 2025, there’s still time to take action and make a real difference in your tax outcome for the year. With thoughtful planning and a few strategic steps, you can reduce your tax bill, strengthen your retirement savings, and position your finances […]
Learn How to Beat 2025 Estimated Tax Penalties Instantly,Today
Let’s say you made no estimated tax payments for the year. Your tax pro told you to pay $25,000 with each of the four installments. But you have done nothing as of October 1. Bad you—now you are in the penalty box. If you don’t do something special, you will pay a 7 percent non-deductible […]
OBBBA Restores and Creates New 100% Deductions for You, Now
Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), 100 percent bonus depreciation has been restored and made permanent. And there’s more. The Section 179 limits have been greatly expanded. Plus, there is a brand-new, whopping 100 percent deduction for qualified production property. 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation 100 percent bonus depreciation is back for property […]
The OBBBA Individual Tax Changes Grid for Your Desktop
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reshaped the U.S. tax code for you—the individual taxpayer. Whether you’re a parent, student, homeowner, gig worker, or retiree, there’s something in this new law that could directly impact your tax bill. To help you stay informed and in control, we created the OBBBA Individual Grid—a five-page, […]
How to Qualify Conventions and Seminars for Tax Deductions
You might think, “Heck, if it’s a business convention, it has to be tax deductible.” But you could attend a true business convention and find that the costs are not deductible. We know you don’t want to lose your tax deductions. That’s why we are publishing this article. It explains how you can qualify your […]
Tax-Saving Tips
Your Retirement Plan Exposes You to a $150,000 Penalty How would you like to owe the IRS a $150,000 penalty because you failed to file a simple two-page form? It can happen all too easily if you have a solo 401(k) or another self-employed retirement plan. If you’re self-employed and you have a qualified retirement […]