“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...]
One Small Slip Can Wipe Out the Tax-Free Benefit of Your QCD
“One Small Slip Can Wipe Outthe Tax-Free Benefit of Your QCD” To get my complete article with all the details… Qualified charitable distributions are supposed to be tax-free. But one easily overlooked rule can flip that result instantly—turning a “clean” QCD into fully taxable income. Just a single detail most donors never think to question. Before you assume … [Read more...]
Family Relationships the IRS Cares About More Than You Think
“Family Relationships the IRS CaresAbout More Than You Think” To get my complete article with all the details… Some of the most expensive tax mistakes don’t come with penalties or audit notices. They show up later—as deductions that disappear, losses that don’t count, or timing issues no one expected. But a quiet set of rules can still unwind the result—based … [Read more...]
Don’t Let A Deadline Sneak Up On You This Year
“Don't Let a DeadlineSneak Up On You This Year” To get my complete article with all the details… Quarterly estimates. W-2s. 1099s. Partnership returns. FUTA deposits. Miss one and you're looking at penalties. We put the important federal tax deadlines for small businesses and self-employed professionals into one downloadable calendar. Print it. Pin it. Stop … [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 article … [Read more...]