“Spouse on Payroll: the ComplianceTrap Hiding in Plain Sight” To get my complete article with all the details… You hire your spouse. You set up a Section 105-HRA. The plan reimburses $20,000 in family medical costs. Now someone asks: shouldn't you also put your spouse on payroll and issue a W-2? It feels like the safe move. But safe for whom—and at what cost? … [Read more...]
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The 50% Childcare Credit for One-Owner Businesses
“The 50% Childcare Creditfor One-Owner Businesses” To get my complete article with all the details… Do you operate a sole proprietorship or own an S or C corporation? If you’re paying for childcare and assumed the new 50% credit doesn’t work for you, this article is for you. Many one-owner businesses dismiss this credit because of DCAP rules or wage inclusion … [Read more...]
This Childcare Credit Just Got 4x Bigger
“This Childcare CreditJust Got 4x Bigger” To get my complete article with all the details… The employer childcare credit has been around for years. Most small businesses ignored it. That's about to change. Starting in 2026, the maximum credit jumped from $150,000 to $600,000. New rules let small businesses pool resources, contract with off-site providers, and … [Read more...]
Husband-and-Wife LLC—Do They Have to File a Partnership Return?
“The Filing Burden HiddenInside a Married-Couple LLC” To get my complete article with all the details… A married couple forms an LLC to hold rental property. Smart move for liability protection. But now what? Do they have to file a partnership return? The answer depends on where they live—and how they structured ownership. There are exceptions that let some … [Read more...]
Family, Finances, and the IRS: One Smart Year-End Move
“Marriage, Kids, and Taxes—The Surprising Year-End Connection” To get my complete article with all the details… As the year winds down, family and business tend to take center stage—and taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about. But before you close the books on 2025, it’s worth taking a quick look at how your family, your marriage, and even your … [Read more...]