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Receive $10,000 in cash at your business? The IRS wants to know about it
Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you’re generally required to report these transactions to the IRS — and not just on your tax return. Here are some answers to questions you may have. What are the requirements? Although many...
Final regs clarify catch-up contribution rules under SECURE 2.0
Remember the SECURE 2.0 Act? It was part of a massive year-end “omnibus” spending package signed into law in 2022. Like many laws, SECURE 2.0 contains provisions that necessitate federal implementation guidance. One area of particular concern for employers has been...
IRS releases guidance on changes to R&E expensing
Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and experimental (R&E) expenditures under Internal Revenue Code Section 174, beginning in 2025. The IRS has recently issued transitional guidance...
How will the changes to the SALT deduction affect your tax planning?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for federal income tax deductions for state and local taxes (SALT), albeit temporarily. If you have high SALT expenses, the changes could significantly reduce your federal income tax liability. But it...
The next estimated tax payment deadline is coming up soon
If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The law, which was enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces new deductions, credits and tax provisions that could shift your income tax liability...
The new law includes a game-changer for business payment reporting
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement. Beginning with payments made in 2026, the new law raises the threshold for information reporting on certain business payments from $600 to $2,000. Beginning in 2027, the...
The benefits of budget and cash flow planning
Running a successful business isn't just about generating sales. It's about making sure the money coming in and going out is understood, managed, and strategically directed. That’s where budget and cash flow planning come in. Together, these tools give business owners...
What taxpayers need to know about the IRS ending paper checks
The federal government has announced a major change that will affect how numerous Americans receive their tax refunds and federal benefit payments. The U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) will soon stop issuing paper checks....
The OBBBA will soon eliminate certain clean energy tax incentives
For some time, President Trump and the GOP have had their sights on repealing many of the tax incentives created or enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With the enactment of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), they’ve made progress toward...
How will the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act affect individual taxpayers?
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes, among many other things, numerous provisions that can affect an individual’s taxes. The new law makes some changes to existing tax breaks that will be significant to many, but not all, taxpayers. It also creates new...