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Feb 10, 2026

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for High-Earners: Triggers and Planning

Starting in 2026, Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) changes are increasing exposure for high-income earners—especially those making $750K–$1.5M—as exemptions phase out more quickly. Learn how AMT works, key income triggers, and tax planning strateg...

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Small Business R&D Tax Credit: Who Qualifies and How to Claim

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Feb 10, 2026

Small Business R&D Tax Credit: Who Qualifies and How to Claim

The R&D tax credit offers valuable tax savings for small businesses across industries—not just tech companies—by rewarding innovation, product development, and process improvements. Learn who qualifies, how to claim up to $500,000 in payroll tax ...

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Bonus Depreciation vs. Section 179 in 2025: Key Differences

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Jan 12, 2026

Bonus Depreciation vs. Section 179 in 2025: Key Differences

Compare Section 179 vs. bonus depreciation for 2025 to maximize equipment tax deductions and avoid costly mistakes. Learn key differences, updated limits, and strategies to choose the best option based on your business income and spending.

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Cost Segregation for Small Commercial Properties: ROI, Timing, and Red Flags

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Jan 12, 2026

Cost Segregation for Small Commercial Properties: ROI, Timing, and Red Flags

Cost segregation can deliver significant tax savings for small commercial property owners, but only when the numbers make sense. Learn when a cost segregation study is worth the investment, key ROI thresholds, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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QBI Deduction for S-Corps: Maximizing Your §199A Benefits

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Dec 3, 2025

QBI Deduction for S-Corps: Maximizing Your §199A Benefits

Maximize your Section 199A QBI deduction with the right S-Corp salary strategy—your compensation directly impacts how much of the 20% deduction you keep. Learn how reasonable compensation works, key IRS rules, and how to balance payroll taxes and t...

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Colorado Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Election: Complete Guide

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Dec 3, 2025

Colorado Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Election: Complete Guide

Colorado’s pass-through entity tax (PTET) allows S-corps and partnerships to bypass the $10,000 SALT cap and reduce federal tax liability. Learn how the PTET election works, who benefits, and how to maximize tax savings for your business.

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1099-K Threshold Changes in 2025: What Small Businesses and Sellers Should Know

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Nov 11, 2025

1099-K Threshold Changes in 2025: What Small Businesses and Sellers Should Know

If you accept payments through platforms like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, eBay, Etsy, Amazon, or ticket and rideshare apps, the Form 1099-K rules matter to you. For tax year 2025, the federal reporting threshold...

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2025 Federal Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction: What Changed?

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Nov 7, 2025

2025 Federal Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction: What Changed?

The 2025 tax year brings some of the biggest adjustments in years to the federal tax brackets and standard deduction, plus important changes to the child tax credit, payroll tax thresholds, and capital gains...

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Aug 30, 2024

The Basics of Home Office Deductions

The home office tax deduction is basically a business use of a space in your home that you can write off on your taxes. Writing a portion of your home off on your taxes will help with offsetting your taxable income. The “home office” space can be...

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Jul 29, 2024

Home Office Deductions (S-Corp)

If you own a corporation (C Corp or S Corp), the process for home office deduction is different since you are considered an employee.

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