Selecting a tax accounting method for your small business
July 8, 2026 | Paula Kennedy, EA
Cash or accrual accounting? See how each method impacts taxes and whether your business qualifies for the cash method.
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Midyear tax planning: Review opportunities to save taxes this year (or next)
July 8, 2026 | Caleb Pulst
Don’t wait until year end — review your tax strategy now to maximize potential savings.
What’s the right entity type for your new business?
July 1, 2026 | Kimberly Cosens
S corporation or LLC? Learn the key tax, liability and operational differences to help you choose the right structure for your new business.
Will your Social Security benefits be taxable?
July 1, 2026 | Kaitria LaFleure
Will your Social Security benefits be taxed? Learn how provisional income, IRS thresholds and the senior deduction affect your federal tax liability.
Don’t let the IRS treat your sideline as a hobby
June 24, 2026 | Megan Kosciolek, EA, MST
Your side gig could be taxed as a business or a hobby. Learn how the classification affects deductions and losses.
When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t
June 24, 2026 | Paula Kennedy, EA
Selling your home? Learn when capital gains taxes may or may not apply and how exclusions can help you avoid additional taxes.
Demystifying like-kind exchanges
June 17, 2026 | Caleb Pulst
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, a Section 1031 like-kind exchange may allow you to defer tax on some or all of the gain. With this transaction, you exchange one property for […]
Don’t overlook these tax issues after a job loss
June 17, 2026 | Brian Hare, CPA, CGMA
Losing a job is stressful enough without unexpected tax consequences. Understanding the rules around unemployment benefits, health coverage, and retirement accounts can help you avoid unnecessary taxes and penalties.
Self-employed? Don’t overlook valuable tax deductions
June 10, 2026 | Amy Hare, CPA
If you’re self-employed, you can offset your business income with various business-related expenses. Learn about five examples that may apply to you.
The “kiddie tax” can apply long after childhood
June 10, 2026 | Megan Kosciolek, EA, MST
The “kiddie tax” isn’t just for kids. Read this blog to learn when it applies and how you can avoid unexpected tax consequences.
Beware of potential tax issues when selling self-created intangibles
June 3, 2026 | Paula Kennedy, EA
Selling intellectual property or business assets? Learn how self-created intangible assets may be taxed—and why it matters.