Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide...
Selling your business? You might benefit from presale financial due diligence
If you’re contemplating a sale of your business, you probably know that any serious buyer will scrutinize your financial statements, operations, asset...
4 types of interest expense you may be able to deduct
Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are four, one of which is a new b...
If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return. Busines...
Some customers naturally require more time and resources than others. But when certain relationships consistently consume more of your and your employ...
An advance payment is one received by a business before it provides whatever is being paid for. For federal income tax purposes, generally advance pay...
Pay equity is the philosophy and practice of “equal pay for equal work.” Employers known for fair pay practices stand out in today’s competitive labor...
About half (48%) of Americans say using AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances while the other 52% disagree, according to a NerdWal...
More Than 2 in 5 Americans Believe Financial Secrets Are at Least as Bad as Cheating, Bankrate Survey Says
Money is an uncomfortable topic for many, yet it’s an important ongoing conversation to have in a relationship. Financial secrets undermine trust. And...
Car Dealers Worry Prices Are Getting Too High for Shaky Economy
America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for the...
Quadrupled SALT deduction limit means more taxpayers will benefit from itemizing on their 2025 returns
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change...
To maximize — or not to maximize — depreciation deductions on your 2025 tax return
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed by December 31 of t...
If you’re married, should you file jointly or separately?
Married couples have a choice when filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. They can file jointly or separately. What you choose will affect your...
