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Before a Weather Emergency Closes Your Business, Make a Plan

Before a Weather Emergency Closes Your Business, Make a Plan

by | Sep 18, 2025 |

It’s hurricane season, which is just one of several weather emergencies and other natural disasters companies may face, depending on location. Tornadoes, floods and wildfires also pose serious threats. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), about 25% of businesses never reopen after a major disaster. And many that do reopen struggle to recover.

To lower the risk of closure and improve your chances of a strong recovery, establish a comprehensive emergency plan before disaster strikes. FEMA recommends the following multi-step approach to help safeguard your business.

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The QBI Deduction: Good News for Eligible Business Owners

The QBI Deduction: Good News for Eligible Business Owners

by | Sep 2, 2025 |

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 to stay, it’s also improved.

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Tax Tips for September 2025

Tax Tips for August 2025

by | Aug 28, 2025 |

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Timing a Roth IRA Conversion There's No Advantage to Last-Minute Tax Return Filing Bonus Depreciation Gets a Reprieve   Timing a Roth IRA Conversion Now might be a good time for some taxpayers to convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed and, if taken early, may be subject to penalties. Also, required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken starting at age 73 (or 75 if you won’t turn 73 until after 2032). But qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free, you can access Roth contributions anytime tax- and penalty-free, and there are no RMDs for Roth accounts. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth can allow you to turn tax-deferred future growth into tax-free growth and take...

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The Quirky Math of Partnership Income

The Quirky Math of Partnership Income

by | Aug 20, 2025 |

When it comes to taxation, partners in a business may find the math a bit puzzling. You may discover that the amount of partnership income you’re taxed on is more than the amount that was distributed to you. That’s a quirk of taxation that lies in the way partnerships and partners are taxed.

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The Quirky Math of Partnership Income

Should You Be Making Estimated Payments?

by | Aug 12, 2025 |

If your federal tax withholding isn’t enough to cover your total tax liability, you may need to make estimated tax payments. This typically applies if you have income from sources such as interest, dividends, capital gains or self-employment. The following rules explain how to make these payments without incurring an underpayment penalty.

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Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30

Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30

by | Aug 4, 2025 |

If you’ve been pondering the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle for yourself or your business, you may want to buy sooner rather than later to take advantage of available tax credits. Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), these credits won’t be available for purchases made after September.

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Tax Tips for September 2025

Tax Tips for July 2025

by | Jul 25, 2025 |

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: The Tax Impact of Business Bartering Sending the Kids to Day Camp this Summer? Combine a Business Outing with Tax Breaks   The Tax Impact of Business Bartering Bartering is simply the exchange of services or property, and it’s a taxable event. For example, if a computer consultant trades services with an advertising agency, each must report income equal to the fair market value of the services they received, typically the amount the service provider would normally charge. The rules are similar when property is part of the exchange. For example, if a construction company accepts unsold inventory as payment, it must report income equal to the inventory’s fair market value. Some businesses participate in barter clubs...

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