How to Convert Your S Corporation into a Tax-Favored QSBC
- June 30, 2026
- Tax
Let’s turn our attention to an increasingly valuable tax planning opportunity involving qualified small business corporation (QSBC) stock, especially in light of recent law changes. QSBCs—essentially, certain qualifying C corporations—offer powerful tax advantages. Most notably, you may be able to exclude up to 100 percent of the gain on...
One-Time Pay: 1099, Kiddie Tax, IRA—Get It Right, Now
- June 26, 2026
- Tax
Here’s an often-overlooked tax strategy that can generate substantial family tax savings when handled correctly. If you pay a family member (or even a non-relative) for a one-time project, the tax treatment can be highly favorable—but only if you follow the proper reporting rules. For example, paying a college-aged...
Lawmakers Punish Employers: Break-Room Coffee Not Deductible
- June 19, 2026
- Tax
There is an ugly tax law change taking effect in 2026 that could affect a common workplace practice: providing coffee, snacks, and other small refreshments to employees. For years, these items have been treated as de minimis fringe benefits, meaning employees are not taxed on them, and employers were...
How the Augusta Rule Turns Home Rental into Tax-Free Income
- June 16, 2026
- Tax
Here’s a valuable tax strategy, commonly known as the Augusta rule, that can help you generate tax-free income while claiming a legitimate business deduction. If you own a business structured as an S corporation, a C corporation, or a partnership, you may rent your personal residence to your business...
Make Church and Charity Gifts Business Write-offs
- June 12, 2026
- Tax
Recent tax law changes make it more challenging to receive meaningful tax benefits from charitable giving. Under the current 2026 rules, higher standard deductions and new limitations mean many taxpayers receive little or no benefit from itemizing charitable contributions. Additionally, personal donations are made with after-tax dollars, often increasing...
Claim Motor Home Deductions Right—or Lose Like Jackson
- June 9, 2026
- Tax
Here’s an important tax planning opportunity—and caution—regarding the deduction of a motor home used for business purposes. The Jackson case highlights that many taxpayers lose this deduction not because it is invalid, but because it is improperly structured or documented. When this situation is handled correctly, a motor home...
How to Convert Your S Corporation into a Tax-Favored QSBC
- May 15, 2026
- Tax
Let’s turn our attention to an increasingly valuable tax planning opportunity involving qualified small business corporation (QSBC) stock, especially in light of recent law changes. QSBCs—essentially, certain qualifying C corporations—offer powerful tax advantages. Most notably, you may be able to exclude up to 100 percent of the gain on...
One-Time Pay: 1099, Kiddie Tax, IRA—Get It Right, Now
- May 15, 2026
- Tax
Here’s an often-overlooked tax strategy that can generate substantial family tax savings when handled correctly. If you pay a family member (or even a non-relative) for a one-time project, the tax treatment can be highly favorable—but only if you follow the proper reporting rules. For example, paying a college-aged...
Lawmakers Punish Employers: Break-Room Coffee Not Deductible
- May 12, 2026
- Tax
There is an ugly tax law change taking effect in 2026 that could affect a common workplace practice: providing coffee, snacks, and other small refreshments to employees. For years, these items have been treated as de minimis fringe benefits, meaning employees are not taxed on them, and employers were...
Claim Motor Home Deductions Right—or Lose Like Jackson
- May 11, 2026
- Tax
Here’s an important tax planning opportunity—and caution—regarding the deduction of a motor home used for business purposes. The Jackson case highlights that many taxpayers lose this deduction not because it is invalid, but because it is improperly structured or documented. When this situation is handled correctly, a motor home...
How the Augusta Rule Turns Home Rental into Tax-Free Income
- May 8, 2026
- Tax
Here’s a valuable tax strategy, commonly known as the Augusta rule, that can help you generate tax-free income while claiming a legitimate business deduction. If you own a business structured as an S corporation, a C corporation, or a partnership, you may rent your personal residence to your business...
Make Church and Charity Gifts Business Write-offs
- May 5, 2026
- Tax
Recent tax law changes make it more challenging to receive meaningful tax benefits from charitable giving. Under the current 2026 rules, higher standard deductions and new limitations mean many taxpayers receive little or no benefit from itemizing charitable contributions. Additionally, personal donations are made with after-tax dollars, often increasing...
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