July 31 Deadline: One Small Fee That Protects Your Entire HRA Deduction To get my complete article with all the details… You set up a health reimbursement arrangement to maximize tax deductions for medical expenses. Smart move. But there's a small annual filing requirement that comes with it — and skipping it could give the IRS a reason to question whether … [Read more...]
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The OBBBA changed meals and entertainment rules—here’s your 2026 guide
The OBBBA Changed Meals and EntertainmentRules—Here's Your 2026 Guide To get my complete article with all the details… You take clients to dinner. You buy doughnuts for the break room. You host a year-end party for your team. You play golf with your best prospects. But after the OBBBA and the TCJA, the deductibility of each of those expenses is different—and … [Read more...]
The Coffee Deduction Is Gone—Here’s What That Means
The Coffee Deduction Is Gone—Here’s What That Means To get my complete article with all the details… This is one of those tax changes that catches people off guard. Because nothing about it feels like it should be a problem. For years, providing coffee, snacks, and small refreshments in the workplace was standard—and deductible. That changes in 2026. Here … [Read more...]
A Little-Known Way to Pay Family (Without Payroll Taxes?)
“A Little-Known Way to Pay Family(Without Payroll Taxes?)” To get my complete article with all the details… Most tax pros know the “hire your child” strategy. But here’s what I’ll admit—I used to think that once the child was over 18, or if the business was a corporation, the payroll tax benefit was largely gone. Turns out, that’s not always the case. Here … [Read more...]
OBBBA Just Killed This Commuter Deduction
"OBBBA Just KilledThis Commuter Deduction" To get my complete article with all the details… It was suspended in 2018. Many expected it to return in 2026. It won't. The OBBBA has permanently eliminated the qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement. And the tax treatment is now worse than it was during the suspension. CLICK HERE to read my completely new … [Read more...]