Installment Sales – Ins, Outs, Ups, & Downs

The installment method is a tax-reporting strategy that allows you to spread out the recognition of capital gains over multiple tax years when you finance an asset sale yourself. There is a lot to know—click for the details.

How Manufacturers Can Turn Innovation into Tax Benefits

Recent tax law changes have expanded the definition of qualifying research and development activities and created new opportunities for manufacturers to recover capital. Click for important details.

What OBBBA Tax Changes Take Effect in 2026?

January 1 ushered in a new set of provisions resulting from the One Big Beautiful Act that will influence what 2026 looks like. You will want to pay attention now, before the year gets too far along.

How to Structure Real Estate Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency

The structure behind real estate investment is key—the difference between a well-structured investment and a poorly structured one can be significant. Click for the details.

Why Some Taxpayers May Need to File Amended 2025 Arizona Tax Returns

States can create their own tax laws—and that adds complexity for taxpayers who must file both federal and state tax returns. Click for more information and some specifics for Arizona.

IRS to Revise Nonprofit Tax Returns

New proposed changes to Form 990, which is filed by not-for-profit organizations, will focus on making an organization’s use of funds more transparent. Click for more details.

Understanding the Federal R&D Tax Credit

At its core, the federal R&D tax credit, enacted in 1981 to stimulate innovation and business investment, provides dollar-for-dollar savings tied to qualified research activities. It is now complemented by similar tax credits in many states and, together, federal and state credits can amount to as much as 20 percent of the costs incurred in…

IRS Interim Guidance Provides Clarity on Bonus Depreciation Rules

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought welcome news for businesses with the permanent return of 100 percent bonus depreciation. Businesses are now eligible to deduct the full cost of qualifying assets acquired and placed in service after Jan. 19, 2025. Until recently, bonus depreciation was scheduled to phase out entirely under previous law.…

Five Reasons to File Your Taxes Early

It has begun! The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the 2026 filing season. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. (Filing a six-month extension will give taxpayers until October 15, 2026, to file their tax returns but…

New USPS Regulations: Don’t Run Afoul of the Mailbox Rule!

The Internal Revenue Code provides that a mailed tax document or payment is deemed to be filed timely if it is properly addressed, has sufficient postage, and is postmarked by the US Postal Service (USPS) on or before the deadline, even if the IRS receives it later than the due date. In other words, when…