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 getting … [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...]
Paid your child for a one-time job? Three rules your preparer needs to get right
Paid Your Child For a One-time Job?Three Rules Your Preparer Needs To Get Right To get my complete article with all the details… You paid your college student for a one-time project. You took the deduction. The family came out ahead. But now the details matter. Which Form 1099 do you use—and which box? Does the kiddie tax apply? Can your child contribute the income … [Read more...]
Depreciation in 2026? Keep This Cheat Sheet Handy
Depreciation in 2026? KeepThis Cheat Sheet Handy To get my complete article with all the details… Depreciation is one of those areas where I still double-check myself. Not because the rules are unclear—but because there are so many of them. Methods, bonus depreciation, Section 179 limits, conventions… it adds up quickly. That’s exactly why this caught my … [Read more...]
From S Corp to QSBC: Worth the Move?
From S Corp to QSBC:Worth the Move? To get my complete article with all the details… A question came up recently that I’ve heard more than once: “Can I turn my S corporation into something that gives me a better tax result when I sell?” The short answer is yes… but not in the way most expect. And with the latest law changes, the opportunity is more compelling … [Read more...]