Thoughtful business gifts are a great way to show appreciation to customers and employees. They can also deliver tax benefits when handled correctly. Unfortunately, the IRS limits most business gift deductions to $25 per person per year, a cap that hasn’t changed since 1962. Still, with careful planning and good recordkeeping, you may be able to maximize your deductions.

Projecting your business’s income for this year and next can allow you to time income and deductible expenses to your tax advantage. It’s generally better to defer tax — unless you expect to be in a higher tax bracket next year. Timing income and expenses can be easier for cash-basis taxpayers. But accrual-basis taxpayers have some unique tax-saving opportunities when it comes to deductions.

When buying new accounting software or upgrading your existing solution, it’s critical to evaluate your options carefully. The right platform can streamline operations and improve financial reporting accuracy. However, the wrong one can result in reporting delays, compliance risks, security breaches and strategic missteps. Here are some common pitfalls to avoid.

When your business is growing, billing can easily fade into the background. After all, once invoices go out and payments come in, it may seem like everything’s running smoothly. But small inefficiencies and overlooked errors can quietly chip away at cash flow.

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 you can take now to reduce your 2025 taxes in light of the OBBBA.

The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes permanent or amends many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), including updates to deductions, thresholds, and exemptions. As you implement 2025 year-end tax planning strategies, these 2026 figures should be part of your consideration.

As 2025 winds down, business owners and managers are ramping up their planning efforts for the new year. Part of the annual budgeting process involves identifying ways to lower expenses and strengthen cash flow. When looking for cost savings, think beyond the obvious adjustments like wages, benefits, or employee headcount. Cutting too deeply in these areas can make it harder to attract and retain skilled workers, potentially affecting work quality and productivity.

Here are three creative ways to help boost your company’s bottom line without sacrificing performance or growth potential.

Many small businesses offer discounts to employees, friends, family, or loyal customers as a gesture of appreciation. While these programs can strengthen relationships and build goodwill, they can also open the door to misuse, fraud, and unnecessary revenue loss if not properly managed.

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a good time to review your business expenses and identify which costs qualify as deductible. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year can help reduce your 2025 tax bill and may even provide permanent savings. It’s also important to consider the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which makes several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent while modifying others.