Permanent Expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Under OBBBA

One tax provision made permanent by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is the availability of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). According to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, this credit is “the most important resource for creating affordable housing in the United States today.” The OBBBA permanently increased 9% LIHTC […]

How do businesses report cloud computing implementation costs?

Today, many organizations rely on cloud-based tools to store and manage data. However, the costs to set up cloud computing services can be significant, and many business owners are unsure whether the implementation costs must be immediately expensed or capitalized. Changes made in recent years provide some much-needed clarity to the rules. Advantages of cloud […]

Paper’s Out, Digital’s In: IRS Takes Big Steps Toward Modernization

On Sept. 22, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Dept. updated the public on its IRS IT modernization initiatives. The goals are to improve taxpayer services, enhance cybersecurity, and strengthen compliance and filing season operations. To improve taxpayer services, the IRS has contracted with Salesforce to upgrade individual and business online accounts, various services, and customer contact […]

Where sales tax takes the greatest toll

Drought-Driven Livestock Sales? IRS Offers Extended Tax Deferral

The IRS is providing tax relief to farmers and ranchers in applicable states and regions who sold or exchanged livestock because of drought conditions. Under the relief, eligible taxpayers may take more time to replace their livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales or exchanges. Generally, livestock must be replaced within […]

Don’t Overlook the Kiddie Tax in Your Year-End Planning

As the fall season begins, thoughts turn to year-end tax planning. An overlooked area of the tax code is the “kiddie tax.” It generally applies to most unearned income of children under age 19 and of full-time students under age 24 (unless the students provide more than half of their own support from earned income). […]

2026 Tax Calculator: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Tax Changes Will Affect You

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Thinking of Donating to Charity? 2025 Is the Year to Do It

The last quarter of 2025 is nearly here. It’s a time when many people determine their year-end charitable donation strategy. In light of changes under the new tax law, it might be smart to rethink your 2025 giving. Beginning in 2026, you can deduct donations only to the extent they exceed 0.5% of your adjusted […]

New IRS Rule Lets Tip Earners Deduct Up to $25K—Find Out If You Qualify

IRS guidance is now available for the new tax deduction for workers who earn tips. The proposed regulations identify eight categories of jobs that qualify for the tip deduction. They include food service and hospitality workers, gambling dealers, home maintenance workers, golf caddies, and many others. “Qualified tips” are tips paid in cash or a […]

Investing in qualified small business stock now offers expanded tax benefits

By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can diversify your investment portfolio. You also may enjoy preferential tax treatment, some of which is getting even better under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that was signed into law in July: Qualified small business (QSB) stock now offers more tax-saving opportunities. QSB defined A […]