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.
April 2026
A Little-Known Way to Pay Family and Save on Taxes
Most business owners miss this: a way to pay family members that can bypass payroll taxes entirely. Learn how a properly structured one-time project can shift income and unlock meaningful tax savings.
Do You Need a W-2 for Spouse-Employee 105-HRA Benefits?
Using a W-2 makes a spouse-employee arrangement more audit-proof because it creates a first impression of employee status. However, that added formality comes with significant payroll hassle. So, when installing a spouse-employee 105-HRA (family medical reimbursement plan), is the W-2 worth it?
Lawyer Burned by Fake AI Tax Cases—Don’t Be Next
AI tools can sound confident—but in tax law, they can be wrong. One attorney learned this the hard way after citing completely fake cases in Tax Court. Before you trust AI with tax research, see what went wrong and how to protect yourself.
Your 2026 IRS Penalty Cheat Sheet—Download the Desktop Reference
IRS penalties in 2026 can add up quickly—and many are easier to trigger than you think. Download the cheat sheet and keep the key rules, thresholds, and relief options at your fingertips.
HSAs After Death: What You Need to Know
Health savings accounts (HSAs) offer powerful tax advantages during your lifetime—but the rules change dramatically after you die. Your spouse may inherit the account tax-free, but other beneficiaries could face a large tax bill. Learn how HSAs are treated after death and the strategies that can help reduce the tax hit for your heirs.
Tax Credit Due Diligence Checklist for Your Desktop
Tax pros and taxpayers alike face increasing scrutiny on tax credit claims—and small mistakes can lead to big consequences. This article shows why a reliable due diligence checklist is essential for accuracy and compliance. Read more and download the checklist to keep fast, confident decisions at your fingertips.
Don’t Make This Costly Portability Election Mistake
Portability is the simplest way for married couples to preserve their full estate tax exemption. But the election isn’t automatic, and mistakes on Form 706 can cost millions. Learn the deadlines, simplified reporting rules, and traps to avoid.
Section 179 or Bonus Depreciation: What’s Best After OBBBA?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act dramatically expanded first-year depreciation deductions—but choosing between bonus depreciation and Section 179 isn’t always straightforward. Learn the key differences, the hidden limitations, and which option may deliver the biggest tax savings for your business.
When Self-Created Intangibles Are Taxed as Ordinary Income
Selling a self-created intangible asset could bring an unexpected tax surprise. Under current tax law, some gains are taxed as ordinary income instead of lower-taxed capital gains. Learn which assets are affected, key exceptions, and why understanding the rules now could save you from costly mistakes.
Download the Updated 2026 Tax Resource Guide
Stay ahead with the updated 2026 Tax Resource Guide—your all-in-one desktop reference for essential tax rates, limits, and deductions. Get instant access to the latest IRS updates, including Social Security ceilings, mileage rates, and retirement plan limits—without the hassle of searching.
March 2026
Brutal IRS Trap Wipes Out Goodwill Clothing Deductions
A taxpayer donated $6,760 to charity, followed what he thought were the rules—and lost the entire deduction. The IRS didn’t question his generosity; it denied the write-off over a technical documentation trap hidden in plain sight. Before your next trip to Goodwill or the Salvation Army, make sure the same mistake isn’t lurking in your tax file.
SE Rules for Converting a Business Vehicle to Personal Use
Converting a self-employed business vehicle to personal use seems simple—but that move can trigger recapture taxes, lost deductions, or permanently missed losses. The rules for mileage-rate vehicles are different from the rules for actual expense vehicles. If you are self-employed, you need to know the rules
How a $7,970 Tax Case Cost the IRS an Extra $34,081
A $7,970 tax dispute doesn’t usually make headlines—let alone trigger a $34,081 attorney fee award against the IRS. But one smart move changed the dynamics of the case entirely. Here’s how a properly executed qualified offer turned a small tax fight into a costly lesson for the IRS.
Download Your Go-To Desktop Reference for IRS Attribution Rules
Attribution rules under tax code Sections 267, 318, and 1563 can create instant uncertainty when you’re structuring a transaction or reviewing ownership. Download this PDF and keep it on your desktop for fast, no-nonsense answers whenever questions arise.
How One-Owner Businesses Win with the New 50% Childcare Credit
Think the new 50 percent employer childcare credit won’t work for sole proprietors or solo S corporations? Think again. See the real numbers that show how you can still pocket thousands—even when the benefit is taxable.
Download Your 2026 Phaseouts Desktop Reference PDF Now
The 2026 income thresholds and phaseouts are now in effect—and small changes can mean big planning mistakes. Our desktop reference PDF puts the most important limits and phaseout ranges in one clear, fast-access guide. Download it now, and keep the numbers you need at your fingertips all year long.
Late Filing Costs Estate $1.5M—Will Yours Be Next?
Think the federal estate tax no longer applies to you because of today’s $15 million exemption? Think again. If you’re married and your executor fails to timely file Form 706, your family could permanently lose millions in portable exemptions and face an unexpected estate tax bill.
$12,000 Door Replacement: Repair or 39-Year Asset?
You replace a failed sliding glass door and spend $12,000 doing it. Is it a current repair deduction or a 39-year capital asset? The answer turns on the IRS repair regulations, partial dispositions, and some critical distinctions.
Beware: OBBBA Can Turn Your ACA Subsidy into Taxable Income
Starting in 2026, the safety net that protected Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees from massive subsidy clawbacks disappears. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a modest income miscalculation—or a surprisingly good business year—can force you to repay every dollar of advance premium tax credit.
February 2026
USPS’s New Postmark Rules Set an Ugly Trap for Taxpayers
New U.S. Postal Service regulations make clear that mail sent first-class often isn’t postmarked the date it’s deposited with a local post office. As a result, items filed by first-class mail at or near a tax filing deadline may be deemed late. Learn your workarounds in this article.
Husband-and-Wife LLC—Do They Have to File a Partnership Return?
Forming an LLC for a rental property can feel like a smart move—but for married couples, it may come with an unexpected tax filing headache. A husband-and-wife LLC can trigger a full partnership return, even when the spouses are the only owners. This article explains when spouses can avoid partnership tax treatment, when they can’t, and what trade-offs to consider before putting rental property into an LLC.
When Tax Preparer Fraud Keeps the IRS Audit Door Open Forever
Think old tax returns are safe after three years? Not always. This article examines a case where the IRS audited a 1990s return over 25 years later due to preparer fraud. In some circuits, courts hold taxpayers liable even when those taxpayers are unaware of their preparer’s wrongdoing. If you use a tax professional, this case is an important warning.
Download Your 2026 IRS Key Contact Information & Helpful Links Guide
Tired of hunting down the correct IRS phone number or link? Our 2026 IRS Key Contact Information & Helpful Links guide puts essential contacts, hotlines, and resources in one place—so you can save time and avoid frustration.
OBBBA Supercharges the Employer Childcare Credit for 2026
Starting in 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) dramatically expands the employer childcare tax credit—boosting the maximum credit by up to 400 percent and opening the door to new, flexible ways for small businesses to qualify. Learn how even very small employers can partner with providers, pool resources with other businesses, and turn childcare costs into major tax savings.
This One Mistake Can Make Your QCD Fully Taxable
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a powerful tax move—but one small misstep can turn the entire gift into taxable income. Even something as minor as event tickets or a perk from the charity can blow up your QCD. Before you give, make sure you know this costly rule.
When Family Ties Cause Tax Trouble
IRC Section 267 is a quiet trap that can erase deductions, disallow losses, and create costly timing mismatches—often long after a deal seems complete. This article breaks down how attribution rules turn family ties and indirect ownership into unexpected related-party treatment, and why even arm’s-length transactions aren’t always safe. Read on to learn how to spot these pitfalls early and protect tax results before deductions disappear.
Get the 2026 Small-Business Tax Calendar on Your Desktop—Now
Don’t miss critical tax deadlines. Download the 2026 Federal Tax Calendar for Small Business and Self-Employed professionals.
OBBBA Drives Final Nail into Bicycle Commuting Deduction
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has eliminated the qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement, which allowed employers to provide tax-free payments to their employees to help defray the cost of commuting to work by bicycle.