August 2026 Individual Due Dates August 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer no later than August 10. You can use IRS Form 4070 or your own statement that […]
The economy is sending mixed signals, and many business owners are feeling that unevenness firsthand. Some companies are growing, hiring, investing in technology, and trying to keep up with demand. Others are seeing slower sales, tighter margins, longer collection cycles, or customers who are more cautious about spending. That split matters because tax planning should […]
Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield Article Highlights: Why Summer Matters for Taxes Marriage in Summer Childcare and Summer Camps Summer Jobs for Children Renting Your Home During Summer Travel – Vacation vs. Business, and How to Allocate Records and Documentation Common Mistakes to Avoid Simple Summer Planning to Reduce […]
Article Highlights: What an IRS Online Account Can Do for You Top Benefits What You’ll Need Before You Start How to Create an IRS Online Account If Verification Fails Security and Privacy Tips Common Uses of an Online Account for Everyday Taxpayers How an Online Account Makes Tax Issues Easier to Resolve When Not to […]
Article Highlights: Deductible Expenses: o Start-Up Expenses o Organizational Expenses How Much Can Be Deducted Now vs. Over Time Special Purchase Rule How to Claim Recordkeeping — What to Keep Examples Practical Guidelines Starting a new business can be expensive, but the tax rules offer relief: certain start‑up and organizational expenses, like market research, advertising, training, professional […]
July 2026 Individual Due Dates July 1 – Time for a Mid-Year Tax Check Up Time to review your 2026 year-to-date income and expenses to ensure estimated tax payments and withholding are adequate to avoid underpayment penalties. July 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received […]
Article Highlights: Trump Accounts Scheduled to Launch July 4 What to Expect from the Treasury and Activation Emails If You Haven’t Signed Up Yet, Simple First Steps Why Form 4547 Filed with Your 2025 Tax Return Simplifies Activation If You Did Not File Form 4547 with Your Tax Return Who Can Open an Account and […]
Most business owners know their revenue. Ask what they did last month? They’ll answer instantly. But ask them this: How long could your business survive without new revenue? What’s your actual margin after delivering your work? What percentage do you truly keep? That’s where the pause happens. Because revenue feels like progress. But these three […]
Article Highlights: IRS Preliminary 2025 Tax Returns Filing Data What the Government Reported Overall Uptake Overtime (OT) Deduction Tip Income Deduction Enhanced Senior Deduction Carloan Interest for Americanmade Vehicles Standard Deduction and Other Items Filingseason Refunds and IRS Activity Awareness Gap Practical Steps to Determine if an Amended Return is in Order Bottom Line Federal […]
The Penny Is Disappearing—And It’s Not Just Trivia At first, it sounds like a fun fact. “The U.S. is phasing out the penny.” Interesting… but irrelevant, right? Not quite. Because this tiny shift—literally one cent—has a ripple effect on: How customers pay How businesses price How money flows through your business And if you run […]