ERC Refund in 2026: One Great Way to Handle It
If your business receives an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) refund in 2026 for wages paid in 2020 or 2021, you may have an important tax planning opportunity. Many businesses filed ERC claims years after they filed their original income tax returns. Because the IRS took so long to process many claims, some refunds are only […]
Lawyer Burned by Fake AI Tax Cases—Don’t Be Next
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage today. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity are being used for everything, including legal research. But beware! AI is not perfect. It’s not even intelligent. AI doesn’t think like a human, and it has no internal fact-checker. It produces new content by analyzing vast amounts of […]
Do You Need a W-2 for Spouse-Employee 105-HRA Benefits?
If you employ your spouse in your business and use a Section 105-HRA to deduct family medical expenses, you may be wondering whether issuing a W-2 is necessary. The good news from a tax law standpoint, a W-2 is not required. IRS guidance and court decisions confirm that medical reimbursements under a properly structured Section […]
A Little-Known Way to Pay Family and Save on Taxes
Many business owners overlook a powerful strategy that allows them to pay family members, reduce taxes, and avoid payroll taxes altogether. You likely know the traditional approach: hire your child and put them on payroll. That strategy works well for younger children in a sole proprietorship. But once your child turns 18—or if you operate […]
$12,000 Door Replacement: Repair or 39-Year Asset?
When a five-figure commercial building expense hits your desk, the first question is simple: Can you deduct it, or must you depreciate it over 39 years? Consider a recent example. An office building owner replaced a failed sliding glass door and frame at a total cost of $12,000, including removal and installation. The new unit […]
IRS Tax Audits: What Are They And How Do You Handle Them?
For many, the term “audit” brings to mind a daunting process where the IRS accuses a taxpayer of breaking tax laws; however, while tax audits performed by the IRS should be taken seriously, they are not always the dramatic process that many Americans fear. Often, those identified for audit are selected at random or through […]
How To Prepare For An IRS Tax Audit & How A Professional Can Help
The IRS may audit you due to incorrect numbers filed on your tax returns, failure to report income, or deducting too many business expenses—or, you may be selected for an audit at random. Regardless of what prompts the audit, they all begin with a letter. This blog will help taxpayers better understand the IRS tax […]