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Rising costs and inefficient operations can leave your business earning less than it should. A thorough review of how you make and spend money can reveal where potential profitability improvements...

Self-employment (SE) tax can be a major expense for small business owners — and many self-employed individuals are surprised by this obligation when they file their first tax return that...

A new deduction for qualified passenger vehicle loan interest became available in 2025. Now, the IRS has released final regulations for the deduction. They include several important tweaks to the...

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. Tax law changed more this year than it...

If a customer with outstanding bills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, an ordinary receivable could become an urgent financial problem. Although a customer’s filing doesn’t necessarily mean your business will...

This presentation is offered for educational purposes only and should not be considered a comprehensive review or analysis of the topics discussed today. These materials are not a substitute for...

If you’re in the process of buying a home, or you bought one earlier this year, you probably know that you may be able to claim the property tax deduction...

If your small business has employees, you may need to budget for higher payroll costs next year, especially if you employ many high earners. The Social Security Administration recently announced...

Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00PM CT As 2026 comes to an end, business owners still have opportunities to reduce their tax liability. From maximizing deductions and retirement...

Even though tax filing season is still several months away, the decisions you make before January 1, 2027, could have a significant impact on your 2026 federal income tax liability....

As 2026 draws to a close, your employer’s 401(k) plan may offer an opportunity to reduce your current income taxes while building your retirement savings — or to boost your...

Many businesses use federal “per diem” rates to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket travel expenses. In Notice 2026-60, the IRS announced special per diem rates that are effective for the federal...

How an exit can change your relationship with work, money, and who you are next. For years, you’ve been working at a company approaching an exit. The day finally comes,...

The 2026 tax year is almost over, but you still have time to implement year-end tax planning strategies to reduce your business’s federal income tax liability. Let’s look at a...

Watch us on YouTube at https://youtu.be/h2SPZAM_dpY. Connect with Jon Meyer: BGM LinkedIn: Jon Meyer Email: jmeyer@BGM360.com Schedule a Call Transcript [00:00:00] Jon Meyer: I think people go through life saving...