The word “affordability” is getting a lot of play in the news and elsewhere these days. But if you’re an employer that sponsors a health insurance plan, you may already be familiar with the concept in a more specific sense. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer full-time employees health […]
The IRS annually updates a range of employer-provided fringe benefit limits to keep pace with inflation. These cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affect compensation strategy, employee benefits design and payroll administration. As we look ahead to the new year, now’s a good time to review the changes to help your organization budget accurately and communicate effectively with […]
A family limited partnership (FLP) can be a powerful tool for consolidating and managing family wealth while reducing gift and estate taxes, in part through valuation discounts. However, the IRS closely scrutinizes these arrangements, especially when they involve deathbed transfers or when donors fail to retain sufficient personal assets outside of the partnership. A recent […]
With Notice 2025–67, the IRS has issued its 2026 inflation-adjusted retirement plan contribution limits. Although the changes are more modest than in recent years, most retirement-plan-related limits will still increase for 2026. Depending on your plan, these adjustments may provide extra room to boost your retirement savings. Starting in 2026, the SECURE 2.0 Act requires […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for year-end tax planning. The law has significant implications for some of the most tried-and-true tax-reduction measures. It also creates new opportunities for businesses to reduce their 2025 tax liability before December 31. Here are potentially some of the most beneficial ones. Investments in capital […]
The 2026 Social Security wage base has been released. What’s the tax impact on employees and the self-employed? Let’s take a look. FICA tax 101 The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) imposes two payroll taxes on wages and self-employment income — one for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, commonly known as the Social Security tax, and the other for Hospital […]
Want to know where each generation spends its money? Start by understanding the values they share. With economic pressures and changing lifestyles reshaping where and how Americans spend their money, one notable market shift has emerged across Millennials and Gen Z’s spending habits. It is not just about where the youngest consumers are willing to part with their disposable income, but what they […]
As 2025 winds down, business owners and managers are ramping up their planning efforts for the new year. Part of the annual budgeting process is identifying ways to lower expenses and strengthen cash flow. When cutting costs, think beyond the obvious, such as wages, benefits and employee headcount. These cutbacks can make it harder to […]
Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding to the complexity this year is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which significantly changes various tax laws. Here are some of the measures you can take now to reduce your 2025 taxes in […]
A do-it-yourself (DIY) estate plan may seem appealing to those who feel confident managing their own affairs and want to save money. With the abundance of online templates and legal software, it’s easier than ever to draft a will, establish powers of attorney or create a trust without professional help. However, there are significant drawbacks […]
U.S. public companies may decide to delist — or “go private” — for various strategic and financial reasons. For example, chain retailer Walgreens recently finalized a private equity deal worth approximately $10 billion, after trading on the New York Stock Exchange for nearly a century. The company has endured years of regulatory and operational struggles, and […]
The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes permanent or amends many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). It also makes permanent most TCJA changes to various deductions and makes new changes to some deductions. OBBBA-affected changes have […]