by Joan Buchman Miller | Dec 29, 2025 | Accounting, income tax, tax planning
A new year brings many new tax-related figures for businesses. Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional rules or limits may apply. Depreciation-related tax breaks Bonus depreciation: 100% Section 179 expensing limit: $2.56...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Dec 16, 2025 | Accounting, tax planning
If your business has employees or uses independent contractors, you have associated annual information reporting obligations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes changes impacting these rules, but not for the 2025 tax year. Tips and overtime income For 2025...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Dec 9, 2025 | Accounting, income tax, tax planning
Interest paid or accrued by a business is generally deductible for federal tax purposes. But limitations apply. Now some changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will result in larger deductions for affected taxpayers. Limitation basics The deduction for...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Dec 1, 2025 | Accounting, tax planning
Year-round tax planning generally produces the best results, but there are some steps you can still take in December to lower your 2025 taxes. Here are six to consider: Postpone invoicing. If your business uses the cash method of accounting and it would benefit from...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Nov 24, 2025 | Accounting, tax planning
Whether you’re selling your business or acquiring another company, the tax consequences can have a major impact on the transaction’s success or failure. So if you’re thinking about a merger or acquisition, you need to consider the potential tax impact. Asset sale or...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Nov 17, 2025 | Accounting, income tax, tax planning
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allows 100% first-year depreciation for nonresidential real estate that’s classified as qualified production property (QPP). This new break is different from the first-year bonus depreciation that’s available for assets such as...
