Pay Off Debt or Invest? How Higher Interest Rates Change the Math

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For years, the answer seemed straightforward. Interest rates were historically low, stock markets generally rewarded long-term investors, and many financial experts encouraged people to invest extra money rather than aggressively paying down…

The Holiday Rush Starts Now: 7 Financial Moves Businesses Should Make Before Q4

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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…

Just Starting a New Business? Don’t Overlook Start-Up and Organizational Costs Deductions

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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…

Trump Accounts Go Live July 4. What to Do Now to Avoid Losing Out

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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 …

The 3 Numbers Every Business Owner Should Check Monthly (But Usually Don’t)

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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? …

How to Pay for College Without Regret

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They Got In. Now You Have to Decide: How to Pay for College Without Regret You log into the portal together. There’s a pause before clicking. Then the decision appears on the screen. They got in. It’s everything you hoped for them. The…

Estimated Tax Payments Are Not Just for the Self-Employed

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Article Highlights: Employees Self-Employed Individuals Periodic Payments Underpayment Penalty Safe Harbor Payments Unlike employees, who have income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from their wages, self-employed…

Charitable Giving in 2026: Navigating New Tax Laws and Maximizing Your Gift’s Impact

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Article Highlights: New Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers New AGI Floor for Itemizers Cash Contribution AGI Limitation Made Permanent Phaseout of Itemized Deductions Strategic Charitable Giving in 2026 Charitable Giving…

Important March 2026 Due Dates

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March 2026 Individual Due Dates March 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during February, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than…

The Most Dangerous Number in Your Financials (And It’s Not What You Think)

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Ask a business owner how things are going, and you’ll usually hear the same answer first: “Revenue’s up.” That sounds like good news. And sometimes it is. But there’s a number hiding underneath revenue that tells a very different…