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Not all “business” expenses are tax deductible
With 2025 in the rear view mirror and the tax filing deadline on the road ahead, it’s a good time for businesses to start gathering information about their deductible expenses for 2025. But what’s deductible (and what’s not) might not be as clear-cut as you think....
DunlapSLK welcomes Stephanie Krupp as our newest Shareholder!
DunlapSLK is pleased to announce that Stephanie L. Krupp, CPA has been named a Shareholder. Steph joined the firm in 2008 as a staff accountant. She was promoted to manager in 2017 and currently serves as DunlapSLK’s Business Accounting & Software Services (BASS)...
IRS updates model notices for retirement plan rollovers
If your organization sponsors a qualified retirement plan for employees, you’re no doubt aware of the many compliance risks involved. But there’s one requirement in particular that many employers overlook: the written explanation — or “notice” — that...
Hiring independent contractors? Make sure you’re doing it right
Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If you’re among them, ensuring these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes is crucial. Misclassifying employees as...
Tax filing update for pass-through entities
Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes or an S corporation? In tax lingo, these are called “pass-through” entities because their taxable income items, tax deductions and tax credits are...
IRS issues guidance on Trump accounts
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a new type of tax-advantaged account for eligible children. Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” can be established for children under age 18 who have a Social Security Number (SSN). Contributions to...
IRS releases critical guidance on calculating tips and overtime deductions for 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates new income tax deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 for qualified cash tips and overtime compensation. If you receive tips or overtime pay, you likely have questions about whether you’re eligible for a deduction and...
4 year-end planning steps to trim your 2025 taxes
Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding to the complexity this year is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which significantly changes various tax laws. Here are some of the measures...
Minimize your business’s 2025 federal taxes by implementing year-end tax planning strategies
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for year-end tax planning. The law has significant implications for some of the most tried-and-true tax-reduction measures. It also creates new opportunities for businesses to reduce their 2025 tax liability...
Ready to grow your nest egg? The IRS releases 2026 retirement plan contribution limits
With Notice 2025–67, the IRS has issued its 2026 inflation-adjusted retirement plan contribution limits. Although the changes are more modest than in recent years, most retirement-plan-related limits will still increase for 2026. Depending on your plan, these...