6 inventory management tips in an uncertain tariff landscape

With new tariff structures looming and global trade relationships in flux, businesses face rising uncertainty in supply chain costs and inventory planning. As countries iron out the details of future U.S. trade agreements, companies must proactively manage their inventory to avoid margin erosion and supply disruptions. Here are six smart strategies to help safeguard your […]

1099-K threshold changes in House Bill

While Congress continues to debate The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, one provision has gotten little attention. Generally, taxpayers who sell goods and services will receive a Form 1099-K (Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions) from platforms they use. A previous law, the American Rescue Plan Act, significantly lowered the threshold that triggers issuance of […]

2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index

2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index https://bit.ly/418nLMt

Exit planning for small businesses

QBI would be made permanent in House Bill

Currently, eligible small business owners may be able to claim a tax deduction based on their qualified business income (QBI) and certain other income. The deduction can be for up to 20% of their QBI, subject to limits as income rises. Eligibility begins to phase out at $394,600 for married joint filers and $197,300 for […]

Data Book covers IRS 2024 Tax Collections

One of the topics covered in the IRS’s recently released 2024 Data Book (https://bit.ly/3Us8cvC ) is tax collection. During fiscal year (FY) 2024, the agency’s collections function recovered close to $77.6 billion, an increase of 13.6% over FY 2023. These collections generally represent federal taxes that’ve been reported or assessed but not paid (as well […]

Report on Tariffs effect on economic growth

President Trump’s tariffs will take a toll on economic growth, according to a new report (https://bit.ly/4dPqpuY ) from the international Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The group estimates that GDP growth in the U.S. will weaken from 2.8% in 2024 to 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. Global growth could decrease from […]

Still have tax questions? You’re not alone

Even after your 2024 federal return is submitted, a few nagging questions often remain. Below are quick answers to five of the most common questions we hear each spring. 1. When will my refund show up? Use the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tracker at IRS.gov. Have these three details ready: Social Security number, Filing status, and […]

Corporate AMT guidance

The corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) currently imposes a 15% minimum tax on the adjusted financial statement income (AFSI) of applicable large corporations. CAMT generally applies to large corporations with average annual financial statement income exceeding $1 billion. The IRS has issued interim guidance (Notice 2025-27) aimed at simplifying CAMT calculations, following feedback that pending […]

Proposed enhancment of The Employer-Provided Child Care Credit

One tax-related provision of the proposed One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that has slid under the radar is an enhancement of the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit. Currently, tax law provides eligible businesses a nonrefundable, annual tax credit of $150,000 on up to 25% of qualified child care expenses and 10% of qualified resource and […]