The 100% Bonus Depreciation Has Returned: Here’s Why Strategic Businesses Won’t Always Use It
If you’ve bought equipment, machinery, vehicles, or made improvements to your building recently, you’ve probably heard that Washington brought back “100% bonus depreciation” for good. It’s true, and it’s a big deal — but the more interesting question for most of our clients isn’t whether to use it. It’s how much of it to use, […]
Year-End Tax Planning: Why September Is the Right Time to Start
If your year-end tax planning conversation usually happens in December, this year is a good one to move it up. With several provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) now fully in effect for 2026, there’s more to model — and less time to react once the calendar turns to Q4. A few […]
Upcoming Extension Deadlines: What Clients Need to Know
As 2026 extension season continues, several important federal filing deadlines are approaching. Below is a summary of the key dates, what they cover, and the most common pitfalls to flag with clients. Key Federal Deadlines Deadline Applies To Form September 15, 2026 Extended calendar-year partnership and S corporation returns Form 1065, Form 1120-S September 15, […]
The Holiday Rush Starts Now: 7 Financial Moves Businesses Should Make Before Q4
Labor Day is this week, and for many businesses, the holiday season has already begun. Retailers are placing inventory orders. Restaurants are planning for seasonal demand. Contractors are scheduling projects before winter. Professional service firms are setting revenue goals they hope to achieve before year-end. Whether your busy season starts in September or December, one […]
What Every Client Should Know About Financial Scams
Financial fraud targeting individuals and families has become widespread enough that it now regularly comes up in discussions among accounting and financial professionals. At a recent AICPA ENGAGE session for CPAs, four out of five attendees said they had personally worked with at least one client who had been the victim of a financial scam. […]
AI and Your Taxes: What It Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Business
You’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence lately, and tax preparation is one of the places it’s showing up fastest. If you’ve wondered whether AI means a computer is about to take over your business tax return, the short answer is: not really. AI is changing how the behind-the-scenes work gets done, but the […]
Why Your CPA Still Matters in the Age of AI
AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are now common in accounting. They can crunch numbers, spot patterns, and even draft reports in seconds. That’s genuinely useful, but it raises a fair question: if a computer can do so much of the work, what’s left for your accountant to do? A recent Journal of Accountancy […]
Florida Weighs Biggest Property Tax Changes in Years
Florida has long been known for its taxpayer-friendly environment, thanks in large part to its lack of a state income tax. Now, state lawmakers are considering one of the most significant property tax reforms in the country—one that could influence tax policy well beyond Florida’s borders. While these changes would apply only to Florida property […]
AI Is Creating a New Class of Small Business Owners
Why more entrepreneurs are building smarter, leaner businesses without massive teams or massive overhead: Not long ago, starting a business meant signing up for a familiar list of burdens: more overhead, more employees, more software, more upfront cash, and more stress. If you wanted to compete with bigger players, you usually needed a bigger budget. […]
IRS Notice CP53E Is Confusing Taxpayers — Here’s What It Actually Means
The IRS has been sending Notice CP53E to a broad range of taxpayers this filing season, and it’s causing real confusion — including among people who don’t expect a refund at all. The notice generally means the IRS has approved a refund but can’t send it by direct deposit because the banking information on file […]
