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The Rise of Captive Insurance: What Every CPA Should Know
Captive insurance is going mainstream for middle-market companies. Learn what captives are, how they're structured, and what every CPA should know.
Divorce and your tax return: what the settlement may not resolve
A divorce settlement divides assets and establishes legal rights, but it does not resolve every tax question that follows. Filing status, child-related benefits, property basis, retirement transfers, and prior joint return liability all require a separate tax review. Understanding where the settlement ends and tax law begins can help you avoid costly surprises after the divorce is final.
IRS raises the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026
The IRS raised the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026, effective July 1, with the business rate increasing from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile. Taxpayers who use their vehicle for business, medical, or qualifying moving purposes will need to track mileage separately for each half of the year. Learn what the new rates mean for your deductions, reimbursement policies, and recordkeeping.
IRS introduces automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with a strong compliance history
The IRS is replacing its First Time Abate program with a new Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), which will automatically prevent certain penalties for eligible taxpayers with a strong compliance history. Starting with 2025 tax year returns and 2026 quarterly returns, qualifying individuals and businesses may avoid failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, and failure-to-deposit penalties without needing to call the IRS or submit a separate request. Understanding the eligibility requirements and transition timeline is key to making the most of this change.
Non-Deductible IRAs: A Sound Way to Save Even More for Retirement
You may want to consider a nondeductible IRA to help supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.
IRS provides gift tax safe harbor for Trump account contributions
The IRS just made it easier for families to fund Trump accounts without triggering an unexpected gift tax filing requirement. In Revenue Procedure 2026-25, the IRS established a safe harbor that allows qualifying donors to contribute cash to a child's Trump account and skip Form 709 entirely, as long as key conditions are met. Here's what you need to know before making contributions.
Why AI Will Never Replace the Strategic Advisor
As AI is transforming finance, the role of the strategic advisor is becoming even more important in guiding business decisions.
State tax nexus in 2026: what business owners need to know about unexpected tax obligations
If your business sells online, has remote employees, or uses third-party fulfillment, you may owe taxes in states where you've never filed a return. Learn how physical presence and economic nexus rules work, what triggers an obligation, and what to do if your business has unexpected exposure.
Why homeowners need to track improvements before a sale or inheritance
As home values rise, the federal home sale exclusion may no longer be enough to eliminate capital gains tax when a property is sold or inherited. The difference between a large tax bill and a smaller one can come down to how well a homeowner documented capital improvements over the years. Keeping a permanent record of qualifying expenses is one of the simplest steps homeowners can take to protect themselves.
Tax mistakes new business owners make in their first profitable year
Your first profitable year in business is worth celebrating. But it can also bring expensive tax surprises, especially if you're still managing the business like you did when revenue was lower. Here are the most common mistakes new business owners make and what to do instead.
Cash flow forecasting as a leadership tool
Most business owners rely on backward-looking financials that tell them where they have been, not where they are going. A cash flow forecast fills that gap by projecting future inflows and outflows, helping leaders spot problems early and make smarter decisions about hiring, investing, and financing. Updated consistently and tied to real business decisions, it shifts leadership from reactive to proactive.
What Your Aging AR Report Is Actually Telling You
Your aging AR report isn't just a list of late invoices. It's an early warning system that reveals two very different cash flow problems: a system-wide slowdown in collections or a dangerous concentration of overdue balances. Learn how to read the pattern and respond the right way.
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