By month: May 2026
Claim Motor Home Deductions Right—or Lose Like Jackson
If you use a motor home for business, this article shows you how to secure large, legitimate tax deductions—and avoid the costly mistake made in the Jackson case. It explains how to properly classify, document, and position the motor home under the tax code so the IRS can’t deny your write-offs. With the right setup, you could unlock substantial first-year deductions—and keep them.
Make Church and Charity Gifts Business Write-offs
Most business owners give to their church or favorite charity the “old way,” missing out on a far better deduction hiding in plain sight. In 2026, you can often turn those church and charity dollars into fully deductible business expenses that cut both income and self-employment or payroll tax. Learn the specific structures and examples that make the IRS agree.
How the Augusta Rule Turns Home Rental into Tax-Free Income
Do you operate your business as an S or C corporation? If so, have you considered renting your home to your corporation for corporate meetings and perhaps the annual holiday party for employees? You should. Why? If you do the rental right, you create tax-free income.
Helicopter View of 2026 Meals and Entertainment after OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now in the rearview mirror, and we are well into 2026. That means it’s time for a new helicopter view of business meals and entertainment, which you get in this article.
Lawmakers Punish Employers: Break-Room Coffee Not Deductible
Lawmakers quietly turned your break-room coffee into a non-deductible expense—and the change hits hard starting in 2026. This article explains the obscure TCJA provision that kills the deduction, why it’s blatantly unfair to employers, and how it could hurt productivity by driving employees to the nearest coffee shop instead of keeping them in the office.
One-Time Pay: 1099, Kiddie Tax, IRA—Get It Right, Now
Learn how to report one-time payments to family members or others on the correct Form 1099—and in the right box—while avoiding kiddie tax errors and unlocking IRA benefits. Follow the complete strategy to keep every dollar of tax savings without costly mistakes.
2026 Depreciation Desktop Reference—Download It Now
Depreciation decisions can have a major impact on your tax results. This at-a-glance 2026 desktop reference puts the key rules, methods, and limits at your fingertips.
How to Convert Your S Corporation into a Tax-Favored QSBC
Thinking about turning your S corporation into a powerful tax-saving vehicle? This article breaks down how QSBCs can unlock major capital gains exclusions—and the smart strategies you can use to qualify. Don’t miss the planning opportunities that could significantly reduce your future tax bill.
