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IRS Issues Guidance on R&E Deductions
The IRS has released transitional guidance (Revenue Procedure 2025-28) on how businesses can apply the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ...
Rethinking Meals & Entertainment Deductions
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings several important updates to how businesses can deduct meals and entertainment (M&E) ...
Paper Check Phase Out: What You Need to Know
An Executive Order signed on March 25, 2025, is set to phase out paper check disbursements and receipts at the ...
Tax Credit Changes – Some Win, Some Lose
The OBBBA eliminates many green energy tax credits while enhancing some family-related credits. Here's what's changing and when. Green Energy ...
State and Local Tax Deduction – The Details Matter
While we touched on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction changes earlier, the details are important - especially if ...
Important Deduction Changes Coming
While the OBBBA keeps many current deduction rules in place, there are some significant changes coming, especially for higher-income taxpayers ...
New Ways to Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Money
Two of the most talked-about changes in the OBBBA are the new deductions for tips and overtime pay. If you ...
Special Benefits for Seniors and Students
The OBBBA includes some targeted benefits for seniors and expands education-related tax advantages that could benefit multiple generations. Extra Deduction ...
New Benefits for Car Buyers and New Parents
The OBBBA introduces two completely new programs that could benefit your family - one for vehicle purchases and another for ...
The Tax Changes That Affect Almost Everyone
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, 2025, and it's bringing some significant changes to ...
