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09/30/2026

Here's a tax strategy that rewards planning years in advance: QSBS. 🚀

Qualified Small Business Stock can let founders, early employees, and investors exclude a significant portion — sometimes all — of their gain when they eventually sell their stock. Depending on when the stock was issued, that exclusion can be 50%, 75%, or even 100%.

The catch? It's not automatic, and timing matters as much as eligibility:

✔ Stock generally must come from a domestic C-corporation
✔ It must be acquired at original issuance, not purchased later
✔ It typically must be held for more than 5 years

By the time a company is preparing for a sale, it's often too late to restructure in a way that preserves this benefit. That's why QSBS needs to be part of the conversation early — not a last-minute bonus.

Building a business with a long runway and an eventual exit in mind? Let's talk about whether QSBS should be part of your planning. Visit us at www.fiducial.com/consultations.

09/25/2026

Here's a deduction a lot of homeowners miss when they refinance for a second (or third) time. 🏡

If you previously refinanced and paid points, those points likely got spread out — a little bit deducted each year over the life of that loan.

Now if you refinance again with a DIFFERENT lender, here's the good news: any leftover, un-deducted points from your old refinance may generally become fully deductible in the year that old loan gets paid off.

Refinance with the SAME lender instead? Those leftover points typically don't get released right away — they carry forward and continue amortizing over your new loan.

It's a detail that's easy to miss because it won't show up clearly on your new mortgage statement. It requires looking back at your prior refinance records.

Refinancing soon? Before you finalize anything, let's check whether you're sitting on a deduction from a prior loan. Reach out at www.Fiducial.com/consultations.

09/23/2026

For many business owners, succession planning ranks among the most important decisions they'll ever make — yet most owners delay it until they're nearing retirement, facing health problems, or reacting to a crisis. By then, it's usually too late.

For many business owners, succession planning ranks among the most important decisions they'll ever make — yet most owners delay it.

09/22/2026

🍂 Welcome, Autumn! Sweater weather, pumpkin everything, and cozy nights officially start today.

Fall also marks the unofficial start of "get your finances in order before year-end" season. As the leaves change, it's a great time to check in on withholding, retirement contributions, and any tax moves worth making before December sneaks up on you. ☕📚

But today? Just enjoy the season. Happy first day of fall from all of us at Fiducial!

09/18/2026

Backpacks, before-care, after-school pickup, daycare bills — back-to-school season gets expensive fast. But two tax breaks can help offset the cost of care your kids need so you can work. 🎒

Dependent Care FSA: Set aside up to $7,500 pre-tax in 2026 (up from $5,000) to pay for daycare, before/after-school programs, and day camps.

Child & Dependent Care Credit: Even without an FSA, you may be able to claim a credit worth 20–50% of up to $6,000 in care expenses for two or more kids.

The catch? You can't double-dip on the same dollars — coordinating the two takes some planning. Before/after-school programs and licensed day camps generally qualify; overnight camp and summer school don't.

If your family is juggling new childcare costs this fall, it may be worth a quick check-in to make sure you're capturing every tax break available. We can help you sort out what qualifies. 🍎

09/16/2026

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most tax-efficient accounts in the Internal Revenue Code.

Read more about HSAs in our latest blog 👇🏻

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most tax-efficient accounts. It helps people with high-deductible health plans save for medical costs.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, unity, and resilience shown in the days that followed. We will never forget.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating the hardworking business owners, entrepreneurs, and teams who keep our communities running. Take the day to rest — you've earned it.

From all of us at Fiducial, thank you for your dedication.

09/04/2026

⏰ Mark your calendar: September 15, 2026 is a big one.

Three deadlines hit on the same day this year:

Non-withholding individuals — If you don't pay income tax through withholding (self-employed, investment income, etc.), today is the deadline for your Q3 2026 quarterly estimated tax payment.

C-corporations — The third estimated tax installment for 2026 is due.

Partnerships & S-corporations — If you filed a six-month extension, this is your filing deadline. Partnerships file Form 1065; S-corps file Form 1120-S and pay any tax, interest, and penalties owed.

Missing any of these can mean penalties and interest that are entirely avoidable with a little planning. If you're not sure which deadline applies to you — or need help getting everything filed on time — reach out to our team before the 15th. 📅

08/31/2026

Here's a retirement surprise nobody warns you about: your Medicare premiums are generally based on your tax return from TWO years ago. 📅

It's called the two-year lookback — and it's why a Roth conversion, a big capital gain, or an IRA withdrawal today can quietly raise your Medicare costs down the road, long after the decision is made.

By the time the premium increase shows up, the transaction is long finished — and the connection isn't obvious.

The fix? Multi-year planning. Retirement isn't one tax year at a time; it's a series of interconnected years.

If you're approaching Medicare or making decisions about Roth conversions, withdrawals, or Social Security, now is the time for a retirement tax planning conversation.