Jun 23, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit is generally a good thing. But, depending on the amount of your gain, how long you’ve...
Jun 16, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has appreciated significantly, a Section 1031 like-kind exchange may allow you to defer tax on some or all of the gain....
Jun 9, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Many parents don’t know that the so-called “kiddie tax” exists. Others assume it affects only minor children. But it also can apply to full-time students through age 23 and 18-year-olds even if they aren’t full-time students. When it applies, most of the child’s...
Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you not miss any, here’s when some key tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Keep in mind that this...
Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some tax-related items now can help you stay organized and avoid issues later. Here are a few to-dos. Check Your Refund Status If you’re...
Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Companies that engage in research and development activities may qualify for a federal tax credit for some of those expenses. The credit is complicated to calculate, and not all research activities are eligible — but the tax savings can be significant. Here are...
Mar 31, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know if you can deduct vehicle-related expenses. A change that was made permanent by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) limits who can claim a deduction...
Mar 25, 2026 | Blog, Strategy Group Recaps
Real estate is one of the first places investors look when they start exploring self-directed retirement accounts. It makes sense. It’s tangible, familiar, and for many people, it’s something they already understand better than the stock market. But here’s where...
Mar 24, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination of the two). But once the contribution deadline has passed, the opportunity to contribute for that year is lost forever. The deadline for 2025 IRA...
Mar 17, 2026 | Blog, Tax Bites
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if you bought an electric vehicle or made certain green home improvements last year, you might be eligible for a tax credit on your...
