Tax

The Working Families Tax Cuts legislation introduced Trump Accounts as a new long-term savings vehicle designed to help eligible children begin investing early in life. The accounts became available beginning July 4, 2026, creating a new savings option for eligible families. As with any new tax-advantaged account, families should understand how the accounts fit into their overall financial plan before deciding whether to contribute.

Key Takeaways  Recent tax law changes have created new planning opportunities for high-income business owners.  Pass-through entity elections and QSBS planning may provide significant tax savings when evaluated early.  Proactive, year-round planning can help business owners retain more earnings and support long-term growth.  For high-income business owners, profitability is not just about increasing revenue. It’s …

Key Takeaways Accelerated depreciation can improve short-term cash flow, but it often increases future tax exposure through recapture. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored 100% bonus depreciation, creating powerful but complex planning opportunities. Smart planning aligns tax strategy with pricing, investment timing, and long-term profitability goals. Business owners and investors often ask a simple …

Key Takeaways Meals at employer-operated eating facilities and meals provided for the convenience of the employer are now nondeductible. This change increases the after-tax cost of employee meal programs, which can affect overhead and pricing assumptions. Better tracking and a measured pricing review can help you maintain profitability without overcorrecting. The One Big Beautiful Bill …

Key Points: The SALT deduction cap will temporarily increase to $40,000 starting in 2025, creating short-term tax planning opportunities for high earners in high-tax states. Taxpayers with income between $500,000 and $600,000 may see reduced or no benefit due to phaseouts, making proactive income and deduction strategies essential. Business owners can bypass the SALT cap …

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) into law, enacting one of the most comprehensive tax packages since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The legislation introduces permanent structural reforms to individual income taxation, provides enhanced deductions and credits for businesses, and redefines the international and …

A significant change is coming to the way taxpayers interact with the IRS, and it’s important to be aware of the update. Starting September 30, 2025, an Executive Order will require that all payments to and from the federal government be made electronically. This means the IRS will no longer accept paper checks for tax …