The newly enacted One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) represents a major move by President Trump and congressional Republicans to roll back a number of clean energy tax incentives originally introduced or expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Below is a summary of the key individual tax credits that will soon be scaled back […]
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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 threshold amount will be adjusted for inflation. The current requirement: $600 threshold […]
For many years, businesses of all shapes and sizes have at least considered sustainability when running their operations. Many people — including customers, investors, employees and job candidates — care about how a company impacts the environment. And reducing energy use, water consumption and waste generally lowers operational costs. However, the current “environment regarding the […]
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that bears some resemblance to the regular federal income tax system. The difference is that the individual AMT system taxes certain types of income that are tax-free under the regular system. It also disallows some deductions that are allowed under the regular system. […]
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction, which became effective in 2018, is a significant tax benefit for many business owners. It allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to 20% of QBI, not to exceed 20% of taxable income. It can also be claimed for up to 20% of income from qualified real estate investment trust […]
We’ve reached a point where artificial intelligence (AI) offers functionality and enhancements to most businesses. Yours may be able to use it to streamline operations, improve customer interactions or uncover growth opportunities. However, getting the max benefit calls for doing much more than jumping on the bandwagon. To make this technology truly work for your […]
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant tax changes that could affect families across the country. While many of the provisions aim to provide financial relief, the new rules can be complex. Below is an overview of the key changes. Adoption credit enhanced Parents who adopt may be eligible for more generous […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a number of beneficial changes that will help small business taxpayers. Perhaps the biggest and best changes are liberalized rules for depreciating business assets. Here’s what you need to know. 100% bonus depreciation is back The new law permanently restores 100% first-year depreciation for eligible assets acquired […]
For businesses looking to reach the next level of success, there’s no bigger star than organic sales growth. Simply defined, this is achieving an increase in revenue through existing operations rather than from mergers, acquisitions or other external investments. As you’ve likely noticed, coaxing this star into the spotlight isn’t easy. How can you set […]
As 2025 began, individual taxpayers faced uncertainty with several key provisions of the tax law that were set to expire at the end of the year. That changed on July 4, when President Trump signed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The OBBBA not only makes many TCJA provisions permanent but also […]