Lahrmer & Company LLC

10/16/2026

Planning building improvements before year end? A special safe harbor may allow qualifying small businesses to deduct certain repair, maintenance and improvement costs immediately rather than over time.

Planning building improvements before year end? A special safe harbor may allow qualifying small businesses to deduct certain repair, maintenance and improvement costs immediately rather than depre…

10/13/2026

Selling appreciated investments before year end? The 3.8% NIIT could increase your tax bill. Learn when it applies and strategies that may help reduce your exposure.

10/08/2026

Year-end payroll isn't the time to discover taxable benefits. From company vehicles and gift cards to educational assistance and health insurance considerations for S corporation owners, reviewing benefits now can help prevent reporting issues and unexpected tax consequences.

09/22/2026

Planning for future health care costs is important enough on its own. What many people do not realize is that qualified long-term care insurance premiums may also provide a tax benefit under the right circumstances. Sometimes good planning pays off in more than one way.

09/17/2026

Making your business more accessible can benefit more than the people you serve. What some business owners may not realize is that certain accessibility improvements may also qualify for a valuable tax credit. Good accessibility and smart tax planning are not always separate goals.

Accessibility improvements can do more than enhance the customer experience. Eligible small businesses may be able to claim a valuable tax credit for certain expenses related to improving access fo…

09/15/2026

Keeping up with bookkeeping is not the most exciting part of running a business. What many business owners overlook is that mixing personal and business transactions can create tax headaches and make financial reporting less reliable. Clean books tend to make everything else easier.

Keeping business and personal finances separate is one of the simplest ways to improve bookkeeping accuracy and avoid tax-time headaches. A year-end review can help identify missed deductions, corr…

09/10/2026

Most people think of an HSA as a way to pay medical bills. The less obvious benefit is that it can also serve as a powerful tool for tax-advantaged retirement savings. Sometimes the accounts we use the least today can become the most valuable later.

A Health Savings Account can offer more than tax-free reimbursement for medical expenses. With strategic contributions and planning, an HSA may help reduce your current tax bill while building a va…

09/08/2026

Year-end investment planning is about more than chasing returns. The less obvious opportunity is that the timing of investment sales, losses and charitable gifts can affect how much of those returns you actually keep. Sometimes the smartest investment move is a tax one.

09/03/2026

Cash flow problems are frustrating enough without adding a tax surprise to the mix. The less obvious reality is that not every unpaid invoice qualifies for a bad debt deduction, and documentation matters just as much as the loss itself. Good records often become most valuable when the money never arrives.

08/20/2026

Helping a family member financially can feel like an easy decision. The part many people overlook is that the IRS may view a low-interest loan differently than expected. Good intentions still benefit from good paperwork.