Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it

Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you’re generally required to report these transactions to the IRS — and not just on your tax return. Here are some answers to questions you may have. What are the requirements? Although many cash transactions are legitimate, the IRS explains that the […]

The State Flat Tax Revolution: Where Things Stand Today

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Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime

Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal income tax purposes. The new law changes that. Tip income deduction For 2025–2028, the OBBBA creates a new temporary federal income tax deduction that can offset up to $25,000 of annual qualified tip income. It begins to […]

Run a business with your spouse? You may encounter unique tax issues

Do you and your spouse together operate a profitable unincorporated small business? If so, you face some challenging tax issues. The partnership issue An unincorporated business with your spouse is classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, unless you can avoid that treatment. Otherwise, you must file an annual partnership return using Form 1065. […]

Teachers and others can deduct eligible educator expenses this year — and more next year and beyond

At back-to-school time, much of the focus is on the students returning to the classroom — and on their parents buying them school supplies, backpacks, clothes, etc., for the new school year. But teachers are also buying school supplies for their classrooms. And in many cases, they don’t receive reimbursement. Fortunately, they may be able […]

New rules could boost your R&E tax savings in 2025

A major tax change is here for businesses with research and experimental (R&E) expenses. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated the immediate deduction for U.S.-based R&E expenses, reversing rules under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that required businesses to capitalize and amortize these costs over five years (15 years […]

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

2026 Tax Calculator: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Tax Changes Will Affect You https://bit.ly/3VNOavi

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 […]

Divorcing as a business owner? Don’t let taxes derail your settlement

Divorce is stressful under any circumstances, but for business owners, the process can be even more complicated. Your business ownership interest is often one of your largest personal assets, and in many cases, part or all of it will be considered marital property. Understanding the tax rules that apply to asset division can help you […]

Tax Court Says No QBI Deduction on Cannabis Wages

Many eligible small business owners enjoy a tax deduction based on their qualified business income (QBI). To be deductible for QBI purposes, expenses must be “allowed in determining taxable income.” The U.S. Tax Court recently denied the shareholders of two S corporations engaged in cannabis sales from including wages when calculating the QBI deduction. Tax […]