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2025 year-end tax moves for individuals & families

2025 year-end tax moves for individuals & families

From expanded deductions and new above-the-line benefits to shifting phaseouts and sunsetting exemptions, 2025 offers unique opportunities for individuals to lower their tax liability before year-end. This guide highlights smart, timely moves to help you make the most of current law before key changes take effect in 2026.
2025 Year-end tax moves for businesses

2025 Year-end tax moves for businesses

Explore essential 2025 year-end tax strategies for businesses, updated for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). From QBI planning to bonus depreciation, entity structure, and reporting changes, this guide helps you make informed, compliant, and tax-smart decisions before year-end.
Beyond basis: understanding at-risk limits on loss deductions

Beyond basis: understanding at-risk limits on loss deductions

Learn how basis and at-risk amounts work together to determine loss deductibility in partnerships and S corporations, and why tracking both is essential for compliance and tax planning.
Getting more from every dollar: pre-tax arbitrage for business owners

Getting more from every dollar: pre-tax arbitrage for business owners

Unlock the power of pre-tax spending to optimize your financial strategy and significantly reduce tax burdens. Discover how strategic spending can transform everyday expenses into effective wealth-building tools through educational assistance programs, healthcare accounts, and charitable giving policies. Learn how high-earning individuals and businesses can deploy these tactics to preserve more income and enhance future growth.
Incentive units: how partnership-style equity can reward talent without a surprise tax bill

Incentive units: how partnership-style equity can reward talent without a surprise tax bill

Non-public pass-through companies can't flash the same liquid stock options that publicly traded C-corporations deploy, but a profits interest solves the problem by letting newcomers participate only in growth that occurs after the grant date - with no immediate tax bill for either party. Learn more in our article.
Final regulations released on increased catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0

Final regulations released on increased catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0

The latest IRS final regulations under the SECURE 2.0 Act increase catch-up contribution limits for individuals aged 60 to 63 and require Roth contributions for higher-income earners. These changes aim to enhance retirement readiness but require plan administrators to navigate new operational complexities. Explore how these rules reshape retirement strategies and the paths to compliance.
Tax breaks for tipped workers: qualifying for the new deduction

Tax breaks for tipped workers: qualifying for the new deduction

Discover how the groundbreaking "no tax on tips" provision in the new One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) could transform the take-home pay for millions of tip-reliant workers starting in 2025. Learn which occupations qualify, the specific conditions required, and how to prepare for maximized savings under this potentially game-changing deduction.
Preparing for the end of federal paper checks

Preparing for the end of federal paper checks

Executive Order 14247 directs federal agencies to phase out paper checks for refunds, benefits, and contracts. Here’s who’s affected and how to prepare.
You’ve filed an S election – now what? A practical compliance checklist for new S corps

You’ve filed an S election – now what? A practical compliance checklist for new S corps

Making the jump to S-corporation status probably wasn't an impulse decision; you looked at your books, saw profits piling up well beyond the salary you pay yourself, and decided it was time to stop paying self-employment tax on every extra dollar. However, the S election is more than just a single signature on Form 2553; it introduces a new set of rules.
Critical updates on energy credits

Critical updates on energy credits

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the landscape of energy tax credits by accelerating expiration dates, leaving homeowners, businesses, and car buyers scrambling to capitalize on incentives for renewable energy and clean vehicles. This article covers several upcoming deadlines for anyone planning energy-efficient upgrades or investments.
Partnership distribution rules and complexities

Partnership distribution rules and complexities

Explore the intricacies of partnership distributions and uncover how they offer flexibility in profit allocation while presenting unique tax considerations. Delve into the fundamental principles, exceptions, and strategic approaches that can affect your tax outcomes and ensure seamless operations. Discover why clear agreements and professional guidance are crucial in navigating these complex regulations.
Debt-financed distributions for pass-throughs: how they work and when they make sense

Debt-financed distributions for pass-throughs: how they work and when they make sense

When a pass-through business takes out a loan at the entity level and immediately distributes the borrowed funds to its owners, this is considered a debt-financed distribution. This maneuver provides owners with immediate liquidity without triggering a current tax bill, as long as they have sufficient tax basis to cover the distribution.
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