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07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! This year is extra special — America is turning 250. From all of us at Zinner & Co., we hope you have a great day celebrating with family and friends. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

06/03/2026

Quick question: did your business pay import tariffs anytime in 2025 or 2026?

If the answer is yes, you need to read this.

The Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs unlawful — and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now accepting refund claims through its new CAPE tool. Refund processing started on May 12.

We've broken down exactly what happened, who qualifies, and how to file — all in one place. Share this with anyone in your network who imports goods. This could mean real money back for their business.

Learn how to claim tariff refunds through the CBP CAPE tool. Read our step-by-step guidance for importers and customs brokers on filing IEEPA duty refund claims.

06/01/2026

Employers — here's a new benefit your employees will actually love.

Under the new Trump Account rules, businesses can contribute up to $2,500 per year into a Trump Account for an employee's eligible child. That contribution is NOT included in the employee's gross income — making it a tax-efficient way to support your team's families while standing out as an employer.

And for employees: if your employer offers this, that $2,500 counts toward the $5,000 annual family maximum — meaning you or your family cover the rest yourself.

These accounts are new, but the opportunity is real. Our latest blog breaks down exactly how Trump Accounts work, who can contribute, and how to get started before contributions open on July 4.

Read it here

Trump Accounts offer tax-deferred retirement savings for children, with a $1,000 government contribution available for eligible children. Learn eligibility rules, contribution limits, and growth potential.

05/30/2026

Does your company provide free lunches, stock a kitchen, or run a cafeteria for employees?

If yes — this tax change affects you directly.

Since Jan. 1, meals provided for the convenience of the employer are no longer deductible under the OBBBA. That includes cafeteria costs and on-premises food that used to qualify for a 50% deduction. It's now 0%.

The companies most likely to feel this: restaurants, healthcare businesses, law firms, financial services firms, and any employer that routinely feeds staff on-site.

The fix isn't complicated — but it does require updating your policies, your expense tracking, and potentially how certain benefits are structured before year-end.

We've written a guide. Read it, bookmark it, and pass it along to your boss or HR team.

The OBBBA changed employer meal deductions on Jan. 1. Learn which meals are now 0 percent, 50 percent or 100 percent deductible and what your business should do to stay compliant.

05/28/2026

Big news for importers: tariff refunds are now available — and the clock is ticking.

In February, the Supreme Court ruled that billions of dollars in tariffs collected under IEEPA were unlawful. If your business imported goods from Canada, Mexico, China, or other U.S. trading partners in 2025 or 2026, a refund could be waiting for you.

CBP has launched the CAPE tool to make the claims process electronic and straightforward. But refunds are processed in order of when declarations are filed — so acting sooner means getting paid sooner.

Don't know where to begin? Our latest blog walks you through every step. Read it now.

Learn how to claim tariff refunds through the CBP CAPE tool. Read our step-by-step guidance for importers and customs brokers on filing IEEPA duty refund claims.

05/28/2026

A new kind of retirement account will soon launch — and it's for your kids.

Over 4 million Trump Accounts have already been registered since the One Big Beautiful Bill became law on July 4, 2025. More than 1 million families have already claimed the $1,000 government pilot contribution.

Have you?

Trump Accounts allow contributions of up to $5,000 per year for any child under 18 with a Social Security number — no earned income needed. The funds grow tax-deferred and can be converted to a Roth IRA at age 18, allowing decades of tax-free growth.

The best part? Contributions open July 4. You still have time to get started.

Tag a parent, grandparent, or aunt or uncle who needs to know about this. Then click the link to read everything you need to know.

Trump Accounts offer tax-deferred retirement savings for children, with a $1,000 government contribution available for eligible children. Learn eligibility rules, contribution limits, and growth potential.

05/26/2026

The OBBBA made a significant change that took effect on Jan. 1. Employer meals provided for the convenience of the business — including cafeteria costs and on-site food for employees — are no longer tax deductible. This is a big shift from the prior 50% deduction many companies were taking.

The good news: holiday parties, client meals, and business travel meals still qualify. And with the right planning, you may be able to restructure some meal benefits to fall into fully deductible categories.

But that requires knowing the rules — and acting before year-end.

Our latest blog breaks it all down with a clear summary table, plain-language explanations, and a checklist of what employers should do right now.

Share this with a business owner who needs to know.

The OBBBA changed employer meal deductions on Jan. 1. Learn which meals are now 0 percent, 50 percent or 100 percent deductible and what your business should do to stay compliant.

05/25/2026

"For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue." - James A. Garfield

05/22/2026

Attention importers and business owners — refunds on unlawful tariffs are now available.

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and other trading partners were unlawful. The U.S. collected approximately $240 billion on those tariffs since 2025 — and CBP has now launched the CAPE tool to help affected importers get their money back.

Refund processing began on May 12. Here's what you need to do:
✔ Confirm your ACE Portal account is active
✔ Update your bank account information
✔ File your CAPE Declaration

Not sure where to start? We've put together a step-by-step guide. Read it now and find out if your business is eligible for a refund.

Learn how to claim tariff refunds through the CBP CAPE tool. Read our step-by-step guidance for importers and customs brokers on filing IEEPA duty refund claims.

05/21/2026

What if you could give a child a $1.7 million retirement gift — starting today?

That's the potential of a Trump Account.

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, these new tax-deferred accounts let parents, grandparents, relatives, employers, and even friends contribute up to $5,000 per year toward a child's retirement — with no earned income required to qualify. Children born between 2025 and 2028 may also be eligible for a $1,000 government seed contribution, just by checking a box on your tax return.

Here's what makes these accounts so powerful:
• $5,000/year max contribution — no income requirement
• Tax-deferred growth until age 18, then converts to a Roth IRA
• At a conservative 4.5 percent return, a fully funded account could reach about $1.7M by age 74
• Contributions open July 4

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, employer, or financial planner — Trump Accounts are worth understanding now.

Read our full guide to eligibility, contribution rules, and the incredible compounding potential.

Trump Accounts offer tax-deferred retirement savings for children, with a $1,000 government contribution available for eligible children. Learn eligibility rules, contribution limits, and growth potential.