Two ways to reduce debt: Avalanche vs. snowball

What’s my filing date if I’m on active duty?

Military members living in the United States or Puerto Rico have a 2025 tax filing deadline of April 15. For those on active duty outside the United States or Puerto Rico, the IRS generally allows a two-month filing extension (to June 15) without requesting one. Even with the extension, interest will apply to any 2025 […]

Show your love with a tax-exempt gift

What to look for on your balance sheet — and how to strengthen it

The balance sheet shows your company’s financial condition — its assets vs. liabilities — at a specific point in time. However, the balance sheet is more than a static report. It can also serve as a diagnostic tool for managers and other stakeholders to analyze historical performance and plan for future growth. Taking your balance […]

Do I qualify forHead of Household status?

Choosing the head of household (HOH) tax filing status may reduce your 2025 tax bill. HOH status offers a higher standard deduction, and in some cases, more favorable tax brackets than if you were to file as single. To qualify, you must have been unmarried (or considered unmarried) on Dec. 31, 2025; have paid more […]

Guidance issued on qualified production property

The IRS issued interim guidance on the new special depreciation allowance for qualified production property under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It defines qualified production property and activities (such as certain manufacturing, chemical production and agricultural production), explains how to determine the allowance, and outlines how and when to elect it. The guidance also […]

Divorce & the Home Sale Exclusion: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

The home sale gain exclusion can be tricky in a divorce. Generally, single taxpayers can exclude up to $250,000 of gain from the sale of a principal residence, while married couples filing jointly may exclude up to $500,000. To qualify, you must have owned and used the home as your principal residence for at least […]

Pose these 5 questions to your 401(k) fund portfolio

Less Than 3% Scanned: IRS Falls Behind on Zero Paper Goals

A recent report (https://bit.ly/3MoKW0h ) released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) warns that the IRS may miss a 2030 deadline to digitize all historical tax records. Contractors had scanned less than 3% of an estimated 1 billion pages of documents. The agency had also fallen behind the Trump administration’s Zero Paper […]

There’s still time to set up a SEP and reduce your 2025 taxes

If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file your 2025 tax return. If you choose a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), you’ll be able make deductible 2025 contributions to it, saving you taxes. Not only is the SEP deadline favorable, but […]