Randy Malueg, CPA PLLC

10/22/2026

The Paid Family and Medical Leave tax credit is permanent for 2026. Learn how eligible employers may offset the cost of providing paid leave.

Many small business owners want to offer better benefits to attract and retain employees, but paid leave can feel expensive. That is where the federal Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) credit can help. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 45S, eligible employers may claim a general business credit...

10/19/2026

If you are going through a divorce or recently went through one, watch this video for potential changes to your tax situation.

10/15/2026

Thinking about buying a business? Learn what the numbers can reveal about earnings, cash flow, customers, working capital, taxes, and risk.

For a growing number of buyers, the opportunity is to acquire a business that already has customers, employees, systems, revenue, and cash flow.

10/15/2026

Reimbursing employees for business expenses doesn't have to create taxable wages. Learn how accountable plans work, what documentation is required, and why deadlines and recordkeeping matter.

An accountable plan is one of the simplest ways for a business to reimburse employees for legitimate business expenses without turning those reimbursements into taxable wages. When the plan is set up and administered correctly, the business can reimburse ordinary and necessary expenses, the employee...

10/13/2026

Is crowdfunding money taxable? It depends. Personal donations, rewards and equity investments can have very different tax consequences for both organizers and contributors.

Crowdfunding has opened the door for people to raise money for almost anything: medical bills, family emergencies, creative projects, business startups, and even investment opportunities. But the tax rules depend heavily on why the money was raised, what the contributor received in return, and how t...

10/12/2026

Planning to sell your business someday? Clean, credible financials can support buyer confidence, financing, and a smoother sale.

Project Equity estimates that 2.9 million U.S. businesses are owned by people age 55 or older, representing about $6.5 trillion in annual revenue. As more longtime owners begin thinking about retirement and succession, an enormous number of privately held companies will change hands in the years ahe...

10/12/2026

Are your beneficiary designations up to date? Marriage, divorce, and other life changes can affect who inherits your assets. Watch this video to learn why regular reviews are important.

10/09/2026

A new federal tax credit begins in 2027 for qualifying K-12 scholarship donations. Learn how the $1,700 credit works, why state participation matters, and what donors should know before contributing.

Congress created a new federal incentive for individuals who want to support K–12 education. IRC Section 25F provides a nonrefundable federal income tax credit for qualified cash contributions made to approved scholarship-granting organizations, or SGOs, that fund scholarships for eligible element...

10/06/2026

Does your business accept large cash payments? Receiving more than $10,000 can trigger Form 8300 reporting requirements. Learn what counts as cash, key deadlines, and why accurate filing matters.

If your business accepts cash, Form 8300 is one of those compliance rules you should understand before a large payment comes through the door. The form exists to help the IRS and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network monitor large cash transactions that may be connected to money laundering, tax e...

10/05/2026

Learn when businesses must file Form 8300, what counts as cash, and the reporting rules that apply to large cash payments.