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Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 12, 2025
If a corporation makes a monetary contribution falling between the 10% ceiling and the 1% floor, the amount “in between” is deductible. Any nondeductible amount above the 10% ceiling may still be carried over for five years.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 11, 2025
The deduction for miscellaneous expenses—including unreimbursed employee business expenses and production-of-income expenses—was not revived.
OBBBA Tax Act November 11, 2025
The CTC is now bigger and better—permanently. The new also retains a special tax credit for non-child dependents.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 11, 2025
The OBBBA expands the tax benefits for stock issued after July 4, 2025—the date of enactment—for stock that meets revised requirements. The new law contains three key changes of interest to entrepreneurs.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
If a client suffers a personal casualty loss before the end of the year, rush to their tax aid. They may want to speed up tax relief by filing an amended return.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
It must seem like the annual threshold of $600 has been in place forever to long-time payroll managers and CPAs. In fact, it hasn’t budged an inch since 1954!
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes November 10, 2025
The OBBBA shuts the door completely on the Energy Efficient Home Credit for property placed in service after 2025, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit for expenses incurred after 2025.
OBBBA Tax Act October 23, 2025
This is one of the most confusing provisions in the tax code and clients are likely to have plenty of questions. Keep them up to date on the latest developments and offer your services, when needed.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes October 22, 2025
The OBBBA restores this tax break for businesses, retroactive to the beginning of 2025. It also adds certain enhancements and transitional rules that may benefit clients.
OBBBA Tax Act October 8, 2025
Employers should consider all the ramifications of the new law changes. They may assess adjustments to its fringe benefits package and the alternative method for claiming the family and medical leave credit.
OBBBA Tax Act October 8, 2025
Now the OBBBA boosts the annual Section 179 deduction limit to $2.5 million for 2025 and makes it permanent. Plus, the phase-out threshold jumps to $4 million.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes September 24, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) authorizes a new tax deduction for auto loan interest, beginning in 2025 and ending after 2028.
