Entries by IslerNW

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Last-Minute Year-End Tax Tactics: Maximize Your Business Savings Now!

Article Highlights: Tax Strategy Optimization Buy Equipment and Other Fixed Assets Section 179 Expensing Bonus Depreciation De Minimis Safe Harbor Year-end Inventory Management Contributing to a Retirement Plan Maximize the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction Review Accounts Receivable for Bad Debts Pre-Pay Expenses Deferring Income First Year in Business Avoid Underpayment Penalties Are You a […]

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Considering Selling Your Second Home? Read This First!

Article Highlights: Motivations for Selling: Tiring of Property Management Retiring and Downsizing Taking Advantage of Appreciation Family Transfers Changing Personal Goals or Circumstances Tax Strategies and Issues 1031 Exchange Primary Residence Conversion Consider Renting First How is Capital Gains Tax Calculated Owning a second home can be a cherished asset, providing a haven for relaxation, […]

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IRS Shifts to Paperless Refunds: What This Might Mean for You

Article Highlights: Executive Order The Impetus Behind the Transition Challenges Facing Unbanked Taxpayers Proposed Solutions and Alternatives In a move set to redefine the refund process, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Treasury, has announced the gradual phasing out of paper tax refund checks starting September 30, 2025, as […]

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Exploring Tax Opportunities to Pay Off Student Loans

Article Highlights: Qualified Tuition Plans Employer Payments Paying Principal vs. Interest Public Service Loan Forgiveness Income-Driven Repayment Plans State-Level Programs Death or Disability Forgiveness Paying off student loans can be a significant challenge for many graduates. However, leveraging tax-advantaged strategies can alleviate some of this burden. In this article, we’ll explore various tax opportunities to […]

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The IRS Just Got Leaner—But Not Softer on Enforcement

The IRS is going through what you might call an identity crisis. Thousands of employees have been laid off right in the middle of tax season, including auditors, tech staff, and even customer service reps. Throw in yet another commissioner swap and a partial reset on their modernization plans, and you’ve got a recipe for […]

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Occupations Qualified for Tip Deduction Released

Article Highlights: Draft List of Occupations: Beverage & Food Service Entertainment and Events Hospitality and Guest Services Home Services Personal Services Personal Appearance and Wellness Recreation and Instruction Transportation and Delivery Eligibility Requirements Deduction Limitations Other Considerations On September 2, 2025, the Treasury Department released a draft list of 68 occupations eligible for the new […]