Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you can take before the end of 2025 to help mitigate the negative impact. The new limitation up close Before the Tax Cuts...

A 401(k) plan is among the most valuable benefits an employer can offer — and one of the most tempting targets for criminals. With billions of dollars held in employee retirement accounts, fraudsters are constantly seeking ways to exploit plan sponsors, administrators...

Are you thinking about making financial gifts to loved ones? Would you also like to reduce your capital gains tax? If so, consider giving appreciated stock instead of cash. You might be able to eliminate all federal tax liability on the appreciation — or at least...

As we approach year-end, it is once again time to review tax planning strategies. Year-end planning involves strategically timing income and deductions to permanently reduce tax liabilities or defer them over future years. However, in today’s constantly evolving tax...

If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly reduce your 2025 federal income tax liability. However, you need to be aware of income-based limits, and you may need to take steps...

Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added benefit. If you donate long-term appreciated stock, you potentially can save even more. Not just a deduction Appreciated publicly traded...

Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes are probably not on your mind. But there may be tax implications. Here are five possible tax breaks. 1....

Remember the SECURE 2.0 Act? It was part of a massive year-end “omnibus” spending package signed into law in 2022. Like many laws, SECURE 2.0 contains provisions that necessitate federal implementation guidance. One area of particular concern for employers has been...

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), businesses, including manufacturers, have been required since 2022 to amortize domestic Section 174 research and experimental (R&E) costs over five years, rather than deduct them in the year incurred or paid. Manufacturers...