Free Retirement Money? Here’s How to Get It

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…

Clients Are Paying Slower – And It’s Not Just You

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It starts small. An invoice that used to get paid in 7 days… now takes 14. A reliable client suddenly “misses” your email. Another asks, “Can we split this payment?” At first, you ignore it. Then it stacks. And before long—you’re…

When Borrowing Gets More Expensive: How Rising Interest Rates Are Impacting Small Businesses

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For a period of time, borrowing felt manageable. Financing was easier to justify. Lines of credit were relatively affordable. Growth decisions made sense on paper. Then things began to shift. Not all at once. Gradually. Payments started…

Important February 2026 Tax Due Dates

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February 2026 Individual Due Dates February 2 - Individuals Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments If you didn't pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 15, you may choose (but aren't required) to file your income tax return (Form…

The EV Tax Debate: Should Electric Vehicle Owners Pay More to Use the Roads?

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As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates across the U.S., states are grappling with a major funding dilemma: how to replace the billions of dollars traditionally generated by gasoline taxes, which have long funded infrastructure and road…

The Retirement Catch-Up Plan: Maximize Tax Savings in Your 40s and 50s

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You’ve hit your 40s or 50s, and suddenly, retirement doesn’t feel like a distant mirage. It’s real. The countdown is on. But here’s the good news: You’re in a prime position to play catch-up and fortify your future, using smart tax…

Special Provisions for Qualified Performing Artists’ Employee Business Expense Deductions

Article Highlights The World of Performing Arts Understanding the Basics Qualifications for Performing Artists Special Considerations for Married Performers Maintain Adequate Records Types of Deductible Expenses Recordkeeping…

How Community Property Laws Impact Beneficial Ownership for Spouses

Article Highlights: Background of the Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement Beneficial Ownership Community Property Laws and Beneficial Ownership Spouses and Beneficial Ownership Reporting Implications for Reporting…

Education Savings: How a Sec 529 Plan Can Transform Your Family’s Future

Article Highlights: What is a Sec 529 Plan? Tax Benefits of Sec 529 Plans Funding a Sec 529 Plan Who Can Contribute to a Sec 529 Plan Gift Limitation and the 5-Year Option Form 709 and Making Up Contributions Higher Education…

Who Needs to File a Tax Return in 2024

Article Highlights: Factors That Affect Whether Someone Needs to File a Tax Return Gross Income Required Filing Threshold 2023 Filing Thresholds by Filing Status Self-employment Status Status as a Dependent Some Individuals…