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Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year. But a calendar year isn’t always the best option. For...

Does your business own its real estate in a separate holding company, such as a limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership? This practice can provide several advantages, including shielding...

There is a moment after an exit that almost no one talks about. The deal closes. The wire hits. The stock vests. However it happens, the financial outcome of years...

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if you bought an electric vehicle or made certain green home...

Did you know that you can claim tax deductions for animals that serve a bona fide business purpose? This benefit extends beyond agricultural operations. Working animals in many sectors may...

You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what else has an April 15 deadline? If you don’t, you could miss out on...

The many tax-related provisions that went into effect last year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law are affecting 2025 federal income tax returns being...

Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide valuable tax savings to employees and payroll tax...

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 break under the One Big Beautiful...

Effective Estate Planning Is Not About the Documents Alone The most expensive estate planning mistakes are rarely about the documents themselves. They arise when estate planning and tax planning are...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12 to 1 p.m. CT   You’re encouraged to share this event with friends, colleagues, and family members. You’ve learned the fundamentals of tax-efficient investing. But...

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. Businesses can generally deduct...

Winter Crosscurrents Strong Global Equity Markets in February Were Shrouded by Escalating Tension in the Middle East February 2026 Key Observations Global equity markets were positive as cooling inflation hopes...

An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income tax purposes, generally advance payments must be reported as taxable...

In my career, I spend a lot of time talking about the numbers: investment strategies, tax planning, retirement projections, and what it takes to keep a plan on track through...