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As this year comes to a close, business owners seeking to reduce their taxes for 2025 have a variety of opportunities. Here’s a look at two tax-saving tools: bonus depreciation and retirement plan contributions. Assets Eligible for Bonus Depreciation First-year bonus depreciation has been given new life under the legislation commonly known as the “One

Even during the last two months of the year, you can take steps to reduce your 2025 tax liability. Here are five practical strategies to consider. 1. Use Bunching to Maximize Deductions If your itemized deductions are close to the standard deduction, consider a “bunching” strategy. This means timing certain payments (such as mortgage interest,

The holiday season is here once again, and for some workplaces, that means holiday parties. Although the rules for deducting business entertainment expenses changed several years ago, you may still qualify for some holiday party write-offs for this year, possibly even the entire cost. As you plan, understand the rules so you can avoid potentially

Charities obviously benefit when you donate to them. But you can also benefit by securing a tax deduction on your 2025 income tax return if you donate by Dec. 31, itemize deductions and comply with the tax rules. Here are a few rules to keep in mind: Contact the office with any questions about the

Beginning Sept. 30, 2025, the federal government will generally no longer issue paper checks, including those for tax refunds, Social Security benefits and more. Also, certain federal agencies, such as the IRS and the Dept. of Labor (DOL), will generally stop accepting payments by paper check. This is part of a program to modernize payments,

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim certain medical expenses as deductions on your tax return. However, you must itemize deductions, and having enough expenses to qualify can be challenging. Here are five tips to keep in mind: 1. Consider “bunching” expenses. You can only deduct unreimbursed medical costs that exceed 7.5% of

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a range of tax changes that will impact businesses. Many provisions set to expire this year are now being extended or made permanent. Below is a snapshot of two important changes to help you with tax planning in the fourth quarter of 2025 and going forward. How

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, will allow more taxpayers to fully deduct their state and local tax (SALT) expenses (including property tax). Here are the details. SALT Deduction Expanded Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the itemized deduction for SALT was limited to $10,000 ($5,000 for married individuals

If you’re a small business owner or you’re self-employed, there’s good news on the tax front. The Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction, a powerful tax-saving opportunity since 2018, was initially set to expire in 2025. But thanks to the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), it’s not only here

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings a wide range of tax changes, with several key updates designed to support families. Among the many provisions, here are three with the potential to lower your tax bill. 1. Boosted Child Tax Credit with a New Rule Beginning in 2025, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) increases