March 2026

Tax legislation for 2026 introduces significant changes. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" modifies previous tax codes and establishes new compliance requirements. Small business owners must adapt strategies to maximize deductions and maintain compliance. SALT Cap The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap is now $40,000. This is an increase from the previous $10,000 […]

2026 Changes Everything The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) restructured small business hiring incentives. New caps. Higher percentages. Expanded eligibility. If you're adding headcount in 2026, you're leaving money on the table without these credits. Paid Leave Credit Expansion Section 45S now covers 12.5% to 25% of wages paid. Eligible businesses claim credits on

Compliance Pitfalls IRS enforcement increases in 2026. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" mandates new reporting structures. Avoid penalties. Meet deadlines. Update systems now. Payroll Reporting New W-2 codes required. Categorize all compensation. Distinguish earnings types. Prevent misclassification. Code Complexity Isolate tip income. Label shift differentials. Identify overtime premiums. Separate bonus categories. Audit current earnings codes.

Understanding the 2026 AMT Changes The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced significant changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2026. Higher exemption amounts offer relief to some taxpayers. Single filers now receive a $90,100 exemption. Married couples filing jointly get $140,200. These permanent adjustments replace the temporary provisions from 2017. The exemptions adjust

Understand Brackets Identify income levels. Determine federal rates. Use the progressive system. Calculate segments. Single Filers 10% Rate: $0 to $11,925. 12% Rate: $11,926 to $48,475. 22% Rate: $48,476 to $103,350. 24% Rate: $103,351 to $197,300. 32% Rate: $197,301 to $250,525. 35% Rate: $250,526 to $626,350. 37% Rate: Over $626,350. Married Joint 10% Rate: $0

Retirement planning just got better. The 2026 contribution limits for Roth IRAs increased to $7,500 for savers under 50 and $8,600 for those 50 and older. That's a $500-$600 boost from 2025, giving you more room to build tax-free wealth for your future. If you're serious about retirement, whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or small

1. Gather Documents Collect all 2026 income records. Prioritize W-2 and 1099 forms. Identify 1099-NEC requirements. Issue forms to contractors by February 2. Verify all K-1 statements from partnerships. Track investment income. Income Verification W-2 Wage Statements 1099-NEC (Non-employee compensation) 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous income) 1099-K (Payment card/third-party transactions) Schedule K-1 (Pass-through entity income) Deduction Evidence IRA

Tax season 2026 brings news every small business owner needs to hear: the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now permanent. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed in July 2025, removed the December 2025 sunset date. Your pass-through deduction isn't going anywhere. What This Means for Your Bottom Line The QBI deduction

Tax Context The 2026 tax landscape represents a significant shift for small business owners. Recent legislation, often referred to as the "big beautiful bill," has finalized several provisions that were previously temporary. Use this guide to update financial strategies and ensure compliance. Review these ten essential updates now. 1. QBI Permanent The Qualified Business Income

If you're a homeowner in a high-tax state like California, New York, or New Jersey, you've probably been feeling the pinch since 2017 when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act capped your State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction at $10,000. That number hasn't budged, until now. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBBA) just changed the