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BGM is proud to announce that our Firm has been named a ‘Top 200 Firm,’ ranking #138 in the nation, by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). This marks the seventh consecutive...

If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to lower your SE tax liability is to convert your business...

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Calm Above, Currents Below Strong earnings season and resilient economy give way to a weak July employment report. July 2025 Key Observations Markets were mixed in July as equities delivered...

If your business sponsors health care benefits for its employees, you know the costs of doing so are hardly stable. And unfortunately, the numbers tend to rise much more often...

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One of the most critical decisions entrepreneurs make when starting or restructuring a business is choosing the right entity type. This choice directly impacts how the business is taxed, the...

Under current federal income tax rules, so-called personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted. One big exception is qualified residence interest or home mortgage interest, which can be deducted, subject...

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...

The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made in 2026, the new law raises the threshold for information...

For many years, businesses of all shapes and sizes have at least considered sustainability when running their operations. Many people — including customers, investors, employees and job candidates — care...

The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal benefit payments. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS and the...

The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to 20% of...

The opinion of the author is subject to change without notice and must be considered in conjunction with relevant regulation, as well as subsequent changes in the marketplace. Any information...

For some time, President Trump and the GOP have had their sights on repealing many of the tax incentives created or enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With the...