by Lori Bowden | Oct 4, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
As year end approaches, businesses have plenty of tax and payroll tasks competing for attention. One easy-to-overlook area is employee and owner benefits. Identifying taxable benefits before the final payroll runs of 2026 can help prevent reporting errors, payroll tax...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 3, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Selling a highly appreciated investment late in the year could trigger an additional tax cost: the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT). If you’re considering a significant transaction before January 1, first estimate the potential tax impact and evaluate planning...
by Lori Bowden | Oct 2, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
If your business is planning improvements to a building before year end, careful planning may allow you to maximize your 2026 tax deduction. A special safe harbor can allow qualifying small businesses to deduct such expenditures currently — but only if expenses don’t...
by Lori Bowden | Aug 4, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Families looking for another way to save for a child’s future may want to consider Section 530A accounts. Created by the 2025 tax legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, these tax-advantaged savings accounts, also known as Trump Accounts,...
by Lori Bowden | Aug 3, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
Access to capital helps small businesses succeed and grow. Whether you need to cover cash flow gaps, fund expansion plans or invest in long-term assets, it’s important to understand all your financing options. This will help you make informed decisions and select...
by Lori Bowden | Aug 1, 2026 | Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting
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 control...
