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Starting a new business? Learn how start-up and organizational expenses are treated for tax purposes, what qualifies for deductions, and how proper planning can reduce your tax bill.

Discover how the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit can lower costs for renovating or relocating your business into a historic property. Learn eligibility rules, qualified expenses, and ways to maximize tax benefits.

Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) benefits small businesses with enhanced tax benefits production property starting in 2025.

Thinking about incorporating your business? While incorporation offers benefits like liability protection and growth opportunities, it also brings tax considerations like how much you pay yourself or other key employees. Learn about the IRS’s stance on reasonable compensation, the risks of misclassification, and real-world examples to help you make informed decisions.

Proper worker classification is critical to avoiding costly IRS penalties, audits, and back taxes. Learn the key differences between employees and independent contractors, how to reduce risk, and when to seek guidance. Make sure your business stays compliant and protected.

A practical guide for family business owners on navigating estate and succession planning. Learn how to transfer ownership, reduce estate taxes, and preserve control through strategies like trusts, business structures, family partnerships, and ESOPs while keeping the business in the family.

Working a side gig? Learn how to manage taxes as an independent contractor — from tracking income and expenses to understanding self-employment tax and deductions.

Planning summer trip? Learn which business travel expenses are tax-deductible in 2025, including key rules for combining business and personal travel, meal limits, and documentation tips.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extends, adds, and ends key tax breaks. Learn more about how the changes may affect you.

If your business fails to remit withheld payroll taxes, the IRS can hold individuals personally liable under the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty — also known as the 100% penalty. Learn what courts look for and how you can protect yourself from this costly mistake.

Even profitable businesses can face challenging years. Learn how net operating losses (NOLs) can help reduce future tax burdens, and how recent tax law changes affect your ability to claim them. Discover why smart planning is key to maximizing the benefits of business losses.

Is your retirement plan at risk from early withdrawals? Learn how “leakage” could be costing your business more than you think — and what you can do about it. Read the full article for actionable insights.

Considering ways to offer tax-smart employee health benefits? Discover how EBHRAs can give your business flexibility and savings. Read the full breakdown.

Looking for a tax-smart way to support your employees and even your own family members? Learn how a Section 127 plan can offer $5,250 in annual tax-free education benefits—see if your business qualifies.

Looking for a simple, tax-smart way to offer retirement benefits? Discover how SEP and SIMPLE plans can help your small business save big in 2025—without the paperwork hassle. Read more.

Explore how pairing a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help your business reduce costs, offer tax benefits, and enhance employee benefits.

Bookkeeping is essential for small business owners to maintain financial clarity, manage cash flow, and ensure tax compliance. It provides the foundation for informed decision-making, better business planning, and detecting financial discrepancies early. Learn more about how good bookkeeping practices can set your business up for long-term success.

Hiring your child to work in your small business can offer valuable tax benefits while teaching them responsibility and providing income. Learn how.

Payroll tax compliance is a critical responsibility for small businesses. Even minor errors can result in costly penalties, damage employee trust, and create legal issues. To help you avoid common pitfalls, here are six essential tips to keep your payroll on track.

Have you Experienced Rental Property Loss? As a rental property owner, there are several strategies and exceptions that can help you deduct losses from your tax returns. Learn how.