Aug 6, 2026 | Closely Held Business, Personal Financial Planning, Tax News
In Announcement 2026-11, the IRS has announced that starting July 1, 2026, the revised standard mileage rates are: (1) Business: 76 cents per mile (up from 72.5 cents per mile) (2) Medical and moving 23.5 cents per mile (up from 20.5 cents per mile) The mileage rate...
Jul 28, 2026 | Business Planning, Tax News
Tax problems can create a surprisingly heavy financial burden for small businesses. Penalties and interest from the IRS, late payment fees, professional costs, audit expenses and even missed deductions or credits can chip away at your cash flow. These issues also tend...
Jul 23, 2026 | Estate Planning, Personal Financial Planning, Tax News
Trusts are legal tools that help protect and distribute assets, often within estate plans. Different structures and income types determine how taxes apply compared with standard investment accounts. Revocable trusts follow simple tax rules. While the grantor, or...
Jul 16, 2026 | Personal Financial Planning, Tax News
If you’re dealing with the IRS, you don’t necessarily have to do it alone. The agency permits you to authorize another person to act on your behalf in certain tax matters. There are a few different types of third-party authorizations — each with its own...
Jul 14, 2026 | Business Planning, Tax News
Common business structures include sole proprietorships, partnerships, C corporations, and S corporations. Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are widely used and created under state law. Each option has different legal and tax considerations. Choosing the right...
Jul 2, 2026 | Business Planning, Tax News
All businesses have tax filing and compliance obligations. The taxes owed and applicable types vary by business and activity. Common federal taxes include income, estimated, self employment, employment, and excise taxes. Not all taxes apply to every business. Most...