The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for year-end tax planning. The law has significant implications for some of the most tried-and-true tax-reduction measures. It also creates...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for year-end tax planning. The law has significant implications for some of the most tried-and-true tax-reduction measures. It also creates new opportunities for businesses to reduce their 2025 tax liability before December 31. Here are potentially some of the most beneficial ones.
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.
The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a major overhaul to an outdated IRS requirement.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.
