Business Tax Articles
CAPE Opens in ACE: What Importers Need to Know About IEEPA Refund Processing
Posted by Kristin Re’ on April 30, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activated the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026, marking the first operational mechanism for processing refunds of duties paid under tariffs illegally imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
ACA Penalties May Still Apply — And They’re Increasing for 2026
Posted by John Anderson on April 13, 2026
Beware, small business owners: As your workforce grows, ACA compliance can become a costly surprise without proper planning.
Reviewing Business Structures for Your Manufacturing Company
Posted by Mark Stack on April 07, 2026
Determining the right form of ownership for your new manufacturing company or deciding whether to change the structure of your existing company isn’t easy.
FAQs About the Research Credit
Posted by Kayla Manus on April 06, 2026
The research credit isn’t just for labs or tech companies. Many businesses are missing out because they mistakenly assume they don’t qualify, or they aren’t sure where to start. Learn how the credit works and what to consider.
Debt vs. Equity: Classification Counts When Shareholders Put Money Into Their Corporations
Posted by Cory Van Deusen V on March 30, 2026
How you move money into your C corporation today can shape your tax outcomes tomorrow. Here’s why making bona fide loans to your business can be a tax-smart move.
Should Your Business Consider a Fiscal Year End?
Posted by John Anderson on March 23, 2026
For many businesses, the calendar year is the default setting for tax reporting. But in some situations, a different year end may be the smarter choice.
What’s Your Potential Business Vehicle Deduction?
Posted by Megan Morris-Smith on March 04, 2026
There’s much to consider before deciding whether to use the actual expense method or cents-per-mile method to deduct expenses for a vehicle your business placed in service in 2025.
Deferring Taxes on Advance Payments
Posted by Brian Kern on February 23, 2026
If your business uses the accrual method of accounting and received advance payments in 2025, you may be able to defer reporting some or all of that income until 2026 for federal tax purposes.
To Maximize — Or Not to Maximize — Depreciation Deductions on Your 2025 Tax Return
Posted by Kristin Re’ on February 19, 2026
Claiming the maximum depreciation deductions you can on your 2025 income tax return will generally provide the greatest 2025 tax savings. But sometimes it may be better to depreciate business assets over a period of years.
How USPS Postmark Updates May Affect Mail Deadlines in 2026
Posted by Amanda Wojtkowski on January 15, 2026
Under the "Delivering for America" plan, the USPS has clarified that postmarks added to mail do not reflect a mailing date, they reflect a processing date. This has implications for the way time-sensitive mail, including tax return and tax payments, is received by federal agencies.