
Year-End Tax Planning for Business Owners: Strategic Moves Before December 31, 2026
Year-end tax planning for small business owners in 2026: expense timing, retirement contribution deadlines, bad debt write-offs, and more before Dec. 31.

Year-end tax planning for small business owners in 2026: expense timing, retirement contribution deadlines, bad debt write-offs, and more before Dec. 31.

OBBBA raised the Section 179 limit to $2.5 million for 2026. Here's what equipment qualifies, how it compares to bonus depreciation, and when the choice between them actually matters.

OBBBA raised the Child and Dependent Care Credit's top rate to 50% for 2026. Here's how the new sliding-scale rate affects daycare, camp, and after-school costs.

Schedule 1-A brings four new OBBBA deductions together. Learn what they really mean, who qualifies, and how much you'll actually save on your 2025 taxes.

Navigate the 2025 tax filing season with confidence. Learn about new OBBBA provisions, filing deadlines, Form 1099-DA, document requirements, and realistic refund timelines for filing in 2026.

Maximize your charitable giving tax benefits with Minnesota's unique non-itemizer deduction and new 2026 federal changes under OBBBA. Complete guide to strategic giving.

Make these strategic tax moves before December 31st to maximize your business tax savings under the new OBBBA provisions. Equipment purchases, R&D expensing, and QBI planning strategies explained.

The OBBBA Act increases the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 through 2029. Learn about the new limits and phase-out rules.

The new auto loan interest deduction allows up to $10,000 in annual tax savings for qualifying vehicle purchases made after 2024. Learn the requirements, income limits, and how to claim this temporary benefit.

The new $6,000 senior deduction provides automatic tax relief for those 65 and older, but income thresholds affect multiple retirement benefits. Learn the basics and when to seek professional help.

Complete guide to OBBBA family benefits including the enhanced Child Tax Credit, tips deduction with official IRS occupation list, and overtime exemption. Updated with 2025 IRS guidance.

OBBBA terminates EV and solar tax credits on September 30, 2025. Learn which credits are ending, qualification requirements, and how to act before the deadline.