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If you're age 70 or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 (or a total of $200,000 for joint filers) directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization without paying any tax.

Great Charitable Deduction Ideas Even though the higher standard deduction limits make charitable deductions harder to find, there are still great options to find tax breaks within your charitable giving. Here are some great tips.

Providing a gift of stock can make sense if handled properly. Read more.

A Gift of Stock - Information is key when using this tax planning strategy Providing a gift of stock (or other property) to a friend or loved one can be a powerful tax planning tool. However, it is not without its complications.

Buying a business vehicle is exciting. A mid-year financial checklist? Not so much. But both can have a meaningful impact on your bottom line. Learn more in this month's newsletter.

Tax & Business Newsletter: July 2026 Buying a new business vehicle is exciting. Going through a mid-year financial checklist? Probably not quite as exciting. But both can have a meaningful impact on your bottom line. In this month's newsletter, you'll learn how a few key tax rules can help you get the most value from your next business...

Pass-through entities such as S corporations and certain partnerships offer legal protections and avoid double taxation. Does it make sense for your business?

Understanding Tax Terms: Pass-through Entities - What everyone should know Given the popularity of this business format, it continues to drive tax policy. Here is what you need to know.

Owning rental property can build wealth, but it also comes with hidden costs. Plus, is spending more time chasing tax savings always worth it? Explore both tradeoffs in this month's newsletter.

Tax Planning Insights: July 2026 If you're interested in minimizing your tax obligations and maximizing your savings, consider the helpful tips and ideas you'll find in this newsletter. Call if you would like to discuss how any of this information relates to you. If you know someone that can benefit from this newsletter, feel free....

The ensure you're ready for an audit, tax returns should be kept indefinitely and supporting documents should be kept a minimum of three years.

Toss This. Not That. 2025 Edition - Your guide to post tax-filing record retention After filing your tax return, do not close the book on your taxes until you have set up next year's files, purged unneeded old records, and prepared your records in case of an audit. Here are some tips.

Side hustle income, tax tips, smarter food budgeting, and the growing trend of unplugging from screens. This month's insights can help you keep more money and spend more time on what matters.

Client Update Newsletter: July 2026 Many Americans are taking on side hustles and part-time jobs to boost their income. While earning extra money can help pay for vacations or provide a financial cushion for your family, it can also increase your tax bill. In this month's newsletter, learn how additional income may affect your tax sit...

It's not always a good idea to amend a tax return. Do you know how to choose?

To Amend or Not Amend? - Is it always a good idea to amend your tax return if you find an error? Oops! You find an error or omission on last year's tax return. What should you do? Is it always a good idea to file an amended tax return? Here are some things to consider.

Looking for tax-free income? Here's a list of the more common types.

Income the IRS Can't Touch There's a lot of income the IRS doesn't tax. Here are a few of the more common types.

Not every business challenge announces itself. This month's newsletter covers how the IRS selects returns for review and when it may be time to revisit your entity structure.

Tax & Business Newsletter: June 2026 Sometimes the biggest business risks aren't the loudest. They're the quiet issues that build in the background. In this month's newsletter, we highlight two practical topics that can help business owners make more confident decisions. First, learn how the IRS identifies returns for closer review and...