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IRS releases guidance on new depreciation deduction

IRS releases guidance on new depreciation deduction

A new but temporary special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) was created by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It’s available for certain manufacturing-related real property placed in service after July 4, 2025, and...
New provisions for 2026 may affect your tax planning

New provisions for 2026 may affect your tax planning

The many tax-related provisions that went into effect last year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law are affecting 2025 federal income tax returns being filed now. However, some OBBBA provisions aren’t taking effect...
Options for forfeited employee FSA balances

Options for forfeited employee FSA balances

Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide valuable tax savings to employees and payroll tax savings to employers. If your company operates a calendar-year FSA...
The ins and outs of materiality

The ins and outs of materiality

Materiality is a core concept that shapes the entire financial reporting process. In simple terms, materiality helps determine which financial information is significant enough to influence decisions — and which details likely won’t affect the overall picture....
4 types of interest expense you may be able to deduct

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 break under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law in 2025. 1. Mortgage interest Perhaps the...