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Buying Equipment for a Tax Deduction Can Be an Expensive Mistake
A tax deduction doesn’t make an unneeded truck or machine a good buy. How to weigh depreciation against cash flow, financing, and placed-in-service timing before…
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IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on New Tip Deduction: Guidance for Employers
The IRS has now issued Rev. Rul. 2025-18278, giving final clarity on how the new federal deduction for qualified tips (enacted under…
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IRS Ends Paper Checks: What Taxpayers Need to Know for 2025–2026
The IRS just announced a major change: after September 30, 2025, paper checks will no longer be accepted for federal tax payments.…
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IRS to Accountants: No More Free Lunch Starting 2026 (and What to Do About It)
A Tax Change Only an Accountant Could Love If your firm runs on catered lunches, Costco snacks and late‑night pizza during busy…
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The Short-Term Rental “Loophole” in 2025: How to Make STR Losses Non-Passive (and When You Can’t)
Why investors care (in 60 seconds) Most rental losses are passive, which means they normally can’t offset your W-2, business, or other…
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2025 Tax Bill or the Big Beautiful Bill: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
2025 Tax Bill Update: What Small Business Owners Need to Know (July Update)Neil Langlois | Business Taxes, CPA and Accounting Industry, Individual…
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Free Residential Cost Segregation Estimator for Landlords
We’re excited to announce a powerful new addition to our website: a free Residential Cost Segregation Estimator—built specifically for landlords, CPAs, and…
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What Growing Businesses Need After Outgrowing Their CPA
Understanding the Next Steps for Financial Success Most business owners don’t realize they’ve outgrown their CPA until cracks begin to show. Let…
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What to Do When Your CPA Retires (And How to Find the Right One Next)
Everything You Need to Know About Changing Your CPA Introduction If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your CPA just retired—or…
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Does Your CPA Do More Than File? 5 Questions for $1–10M Businesses
Learn how to ensure your CPA is providing the best service for your business Most business owners I talk to have been…