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New Deduction for QPP Can Save Significant Taxes for Manufacturers and Similar Businesses

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allows 100% first-year depreciation for nonresidential real estate that’s classified as qualified production property (QPP). This new break is different from the first-year…

Big News for Families: Child Tax Credit and Child Care Credit Changes Under OBBBA

If you are a parent, caregiver, or supporting loved ones at home, recent tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could mean greater savings come tax season.…

Tax Tips: November/December 2025

New deduction for interest on certain personal car loans One of the lesser-known provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a new deduction for certain vehicle loan interest.…

New Law, New AMT Rules: Are You at Risk?

The alternative minimum tax (AMT) resembles the regular federal tax system, but it has a different purpose. It’s intended to ensure that people with certain types of income still pay…

Businesses Should Prepare for Changing IRS Reporting Requirements

Over a certain amount, payments made in the course of a trade or business must be reported to the payees and to the IRS, using a specific form. The recently…

Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Law

As the end of the year approaches, many people begin thinking about philanthropy. While planning your charitable giving, be sure to consider the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful…

How the New Section 1202 Can Save You Millions: Strategic Tax Planning for Founders and Investors

By Michael R. Ioffredo, CPA – Tax Manager, and Anh Bui – Tax Senior Section 1202 has long offered a powerful tax break for qualifying startup founders and investors by…

The Senior Deduction: How Seniors Can Save More on Taxes Under the OBBBA

By Andrew K. Venzke, CPA – Tax Supervisor,  and Nick A. Kline – Tax Staff What Is the Senior Deduction? Beginning with the 2025 tax year and continuing through 2028,…

Review Your Business Expenses Before Year End

Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will reduce 2025 taxes and might even provide permanent tax savings.…

Should Your Business Maximize Deductions for Real Estate Improvements Now or Spread Them Out?

Commercial real estate usually must be depreciated over 39 years. But certain real estate improvements — specifically, qualified improvement property (QIP) — are eligible for accelerated depreciation and can even be…

The 2025–2026 “High-Low” per Diem Business Travel Rates Are Here

If you have employees who travel for business, you know how frustrating it can be to manage reimbursements and the accompanying receipts for meals, hotels, and incidentals. To make this…

Tax Court Case Provides Lessons on Best Recordkeeping Practices for Businesses

Running a successful business requires more than delivering great products or services. Behind the scenes, meticulous recordkeeping plays a crucial role in financial health, compliance and tax savings. Good records…

Maryland: New Taxes and Increased Rates

The Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 was passed on May 20, 2025. The new legislation makes several updates to Maryland tax law. Here is a summary of the…

What the OBBBA Means for Your Business

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was enacted on July 4, 2025, is filled with favorable tax provisions for businesses. It makes permanent or extends many tax breaks…

Planning for 2025 and the Future With the New Tax Law

Will you be able to benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law earlier this year? The law makes many tax provisions, which were scheduled to…