State Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

State Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act https://bit.ly/46VVonV

Is college financial aid taxable? A crash course for families

College can be expensive. According to the College Board, the average sticker price for tuition and fees at private colleges was $43,350 for the 2024–2025 school year. The average cost for tuition and fees for out-of-state students at public colleges was $30,780. For in-state students, the cost was $11,610. Of course, there are additional costs […]

Startup costs and taxes: What you need to know before filing

The U.S. Census Bureau reports there were nearly 447,000 new business applications in May of 2025. The bureau measures this by tracking the number of businesses applying for an Employer Identification Number. If you’re one of the entrepreneurs, you may not know that many of the expenses incurred by start-ups can’t currently be deducted on […]

One Big Beautiful Bill Does Better with Permanence, but Is Still Full of Temporary Provisions

One Big Beautiful Bill Does Better with Permanence, but Is Still Full of Temporary Provisions https://bit.ly/456ndr1

Are you missing a valuable tax deduction for Medicare premiums?

If you’re age 65 or older and enrolled in basic Medicare insurance, you may need to pay additional premiums to receive more comprehensive coverage. These extra premiums can be expensive, particularly for married couples, since both spouses incur the costs. However, there may be a silver lining: You could be eligible for a tax deduction […]

DOs and DON’Ts to help protect your business expense deductions

If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, expect the IRS to closely review them. In some cases, taxpayers have incomplete documentation or try to create records months (or years) later. In doing so, they fail to meet the strict substantiation requirements set forth under tax law. Tax auditors are adept at rooting […]

Tax breaks in 2025 and how The One, Big Beautiful Bill changes them

The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. It’s important to understand how the proposals could alter key tax breaks. Curious about how the bill might affect you? Here are seven current tax provisions and how they could change […]

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill changes the deductibility of R&E expenses

The treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenses is a high-stakes topic for U.S. businesses, especially small to midsize companies focused on innovation. As the tax code currently stands, the deductibility of these expenses is limited, leading to financial strain for companies that used to be able to expense them immediately. But proposed legislation dubbed […]

The advantages of a living trust for your estate plan

Do you believe you don’t need to worry about estate planning because of the current federal estate tax exemption ($13.99 million per individual or $27.98 million for married couples in 2025)? Well, think again. Even with this substantial exemption, creating a living trust can offer significant benefits, especially if your goal is to avoid probate […]

5 tax breaks on the table: What business owners should know about the latest proposals

A bill in Congress — dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill — could significantly reshape several federal business tax breaks. Here’s a look at the current rules and proposed changes for five key tax provisions and what they could mean for your business. 1. Bonus depreciation Current rules: Businesses can deduct 40% of the cost […]