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10/09/2026

If you have review Trump Accounts...good. If not read these important tips.

If you have not looked into Trump accounts, do not put it off. Here are some tips.

10/07/2026

Now is the time to visit your tax obligation. Here are some areas worth your attention.

Fall is now upon us meaning there are only three months left to consider making smart moves to manage your tax obligation. With this in mind, why not review the tips included here to see if there is an area or two worthy of your attention. Plus consider a deeper dive into the long held idea of creat...

10/06/2026

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10/05/2026

Up to $5,120 of the Adoption Tax Credit Is Refundable for 2026 – Did You Know?

The Adoption Tax Credit helps eligible families manage qualified costs such as adoption fees, travel, legal services and home studies. In recent years, the credit was nonrefundable: it could reduce a person's federal income tax, but any unused amount generally had to be carried forward.

Under rules that took effect in 2025, part of the credit is now refundable. For tax year 2026, up to $5,120 per eligible child may be refundable, even if the taxpayer owes no federal income tax. Any unused nonrefundable portion may be carried forward for up to five years, but a carryforward cannot become refundable in a later year.

The Adoption Tax Credit is subject to income limits and other restrictions, and the timing of a claim depends on the circumstances of the adoption. A tax professional can help determine whether you qualify and how much credit you may claim.

10/02/2026

Returns giving you a headache? We've got the aspirin...and a calculator! 😉

10/02/2026

Here are key happenings and announcements from the IRS that you should understand.

Here are recent changes as announced by the IRS that will impact most of us.

09/29/2026

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Childcare Costs – Did You Know? (2/2)

If you pay for care for your child under 13 years of age, or for your spouse or other dependent who requires help with basic self-care, then you may qualify for a federal tax credit. The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) can help reduce your federal income tax based on care expenses that you pay in order to work or seek work.

The CDCTC is calculated as a percentage of eligible care expenses. As in the past, the credit is subject to phase-down ranges, meaning that the maximum credit amount may decrease based on a person's adjusted gross income (AGI). However, new rules that took effect this year have significantly increased the maximum credit amount for people with AGIs both below and within the phase-down ranges.

For example, a married couple filing a joint return with an AGI of $75,000-$150,000 may qualify for a credit of up to 35% of eligible care costs, up from 20% in 2025. Meanwhile, a single filer with an AGI of $15,000 or less may be entitled to a credit equaling 50% of qualifying expenses. Above $15,000, the rate gradually declines, reaching 35% once AGI exceeds $43,000. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify for the CDCTC, and if so, what percentage you may use to figure your credit amount.

09/28/2026

Going crazy over payroll? 🤯 we gotchu!

09/25/2026

Payroll got you like 😕 WE GOT THIS! 🎉

09/25/2026

If you're an independent contractor, don't forget to plan for and pay your taxes. Here are some of the basic rules you need to understand.

Get this wrong and it could cost you and/or your employer. Are you a contractor or an employee?