A Guide to Deducting Unreimbursed Partnership Expenses
Partners in partnerships and members of LLCs taxed as partnerships often pay business-related expenses out of their own pocket. Common examples include meals with prospective clients, vehicle expenses, professional education, subscriptions, and home-office costs. In many cases, these unreimbursed expenses may be deductible on the partner’s personal tax return. Only if the partnership agreement or […]
Boost Your Business with 2026 Childcare Tax Credit Expansion
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) dramatically expanded the employer childcare credit starting in 2026, turning a modest tax break into a significant planning opportunity for many businesses. The employer childcare credit allows businesses to claim a general business tax credit for qualified childcare expenses paid for employees. Qualifying costs include Businesses do not […]
Buying a Business That Doesn’t Close? Here’s How the Tax Rules Apply
If you’re considering buying a business, it’s important to understand how the related investigation and acquisition costs are treated for federal income tax purposes—especially if a deal falls through. A recent example illustrates how these rules work. Jim, an employee looking to become a business owner, spent $15,000 researching an industry and identifying a target […]
OBBBA Delivers Bigger Tax Deductions for Business Owners
Here’s good news beginning in 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently eases the rules that limit the deduction for business interest expense. Background The deduction for business interest expense is generally limited to the sum of You carry disallowed business interest forward to future years. While these rules remain in place, the […]
Drive Down Your Taxes: Deduct Your Personal Vehicle in 2025
Do you have a personal vehicle? Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), you may be eligible for a valuable “no new cash outlay” tax deduction beginning in 2025. Here’s how it works: If you convert a personal-use vehicle to business use, the law treats it as placed in service on the conversion […]
Three Ways You Can Deduct Your Dog or Cat
Dogs, cats, and other household pets are expensive. Owners spend an average of $1,270 to $2,800 to own a dog. Can you ever deduct these costs from your taxes? The expenses for a family pet that provides you only with love and companionship are never deductible. They are purely personal expenses. But it is possible […]