Posts by Caras & Shulman

Tax Tips for August 2026

Tax Tips for August 2026

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Single? You Still Need an Estate Plan Higher IRS Mileage Rates Take Effect Lending to Family or Friends? Know the Tax Rules   Single? You Still Need an Estate Plan If you’re single with no children, an estate plan can help ensure your wishes will be carried out and important decisions remain in trusted hands. Without a will, state intestacy laws generally determine who inherits assets. While beneficiary designations may...

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Revisit Your Emergency Fund Goals

Revisit Your Emergency Fund Goals

An emergency fund is key to long-term financial security. Over time, changes in expenses, income, family needs and financial priorities can affect how much emergency savings you need. Regularly reviewing your reserves can help ensure they’re sufficient to support your lifestyle and broader financial strategy.

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Reducing IRS Audit Risk for Small Businesses

Reducing IRS Audit Risk for Small Businesses

When business owners think about risk, they often focus on market pressures or operational challenges. An IRS audit usually isn’t top of mind — but it can be costly, disruptive and time-consuming. Although some taxpayers are randomly selected for an audit, many audits occur because the IRS has identified certain patterns or inconsistencies. Understanding where these risks typically arise can help you limit your business’s exposure.

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Take Advantage of Expanded QSB Stock Tax Benefits

Take Advantage of Expanded QSB Stock Tax Benefits

Investors often look to small, emerging companies for portfolio diversification and growth potential, but these investments can offer more. Certain shares may also provide valuable tax advantages under the qualified small business (QSB) stock rules. Tax legislation signed into law in 2025, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enhanced those benefits.

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