When Congress passes a major tax bill, most people assume the hard part is over. In reality, that's often when the next phase begins.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released their 2026…
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Article Highlights:
A Simple Example, Finding Money On The Street
What Section 61 Is Designed To Do
The Basic Idea: Accession To Wealth
What Is Usually Taxable?
What Is Usually Not Taxable?
The General Welfare Exclusion
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Retailers are placing inventory orders. Restaurants are planning for seasonal demand. Contractors are scheduling projects before winter. Professional service firms are setting revenue goals they hope to achieve before year-end.
Whether your…
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If you make or receive income that is not fully covered by withholding, September 15, 2026 is an important date on the tax calendar. It is the due date for the third installment of 2026 federal estimated tax payments for individuals who are…
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If you use QuickBooks Online to manage your business finances, you may notice some changes this season.
Throughout August and into Early Fall 2026, Intuit QuickBooks will release new automation and artificial intelligence capabilities designed…
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Back-to-school season isn't just for students.
As backpacks are filled, schedules become more structured, and summer winds down, many business owners find themselves shifting back into "work mode" after vacations, family trips, and a slower…
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September 2026 Individual Due Dates
September 10 - Report Tips to Employer
If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during August, you are required to report them to your employer no later than September…
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Article Highlights:
What the Saver’s Credit is (through 2026)
Why eligible taxpayers should take advantage of the Saver’s Credit for 2026
Practical Examples (Simple)
What Changes in 2027
Key Points About the New Saver’s…
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For many business owners, compensation starts as a practical question: what is the right amount to pay myself, and how do I keep the business running efficiently? That is a reasonable place to begin. The mistake is assuming the answer, once…
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For many taxpayers, receiving a tax refund is the final step of filing season. Once the IRS accepts the return, most people assume their money will arrive within a few weeks.
That assumption may no longer be safe.
During the most recent filing…
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