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How Plaintiffs Can Write Off Their Legal Fees Under Big New Tax Law

Many plaintiffs in lawsuits worry that they will be taxed on their gross lawsuit settlement, not on their net settlement after legal fees. Some call it a tax on legal settlements, but the situation is often solvable. Indeed, there are still ways to deduct your legal fees. The deduction for legal fees in employment, whistleblower [...]

By |2025-09-08T12:26:01+00:00September 8th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Chase study: How small businesses are thinking about health benefits in an uncertain economic environment

As small businesses navigate an uncertain economic environment, many are still looking to expand or maintain their health benefit offerings, according to a new report from Chase. The report surveyed 563 small business owners in June for the annual midyear check-in on their business and found that 80% currently offer health coverage for their employees, with half [...]

By |2025-08-18T13:15:32+00:00August 18th, 2025|Business Finance|0 Comments

Federal Disaster Tax Breaks Are Big But Which Declarations Count?

Disaster victims get big tax benefits from federal disaster declarations. In fact, it can make your wildfire settlement tax-free. As such, you might logically assume that it is always 100% whether your particular disaster gets the helpful federal nod from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. But in the case of wildfires, is it always so [...]

By |2025-07-21T12:43:50+00:00July 21st, 2025|Business Finance, Personal Finance|0 Comments

Exploring Business Entities: Is an S Corporation the Right Choice?

Are you starting a business with partners and deciding on the right entity? An S corporation might be the best choice for your new venture. One benefit of an S corporation One major advantage of an S corporation over a partnership is that shareholders aren’t personally liable for corporate debts. To ensure this protection, it’s crucial to: Adequately [...]

By |2025-06-23T12:48:23+00:00June 23rd, 2025|Business Finance|0 Comments

Planning for the Future: 5 Business Succession Options and Their Tax Implications

When it’s time to consider your business’s future, succession planning can protect your legacy and successfully set up the next generation of leaders or owners. Whether you’re ready to retire, you wish to step back your involvement or you want a solid contingency plan should you unexpectedly be unable to run the business, exploring different [...]

By |2025-05-20T12:37:07+00:00May 20th, 2025|Business Finance|0 Comments

IRS marks 70th anniversary of April 15 tax filing deadline

On this Tax Day, the Internal Revenue Service marks a major milestone: the 70th Anniversary of the April 15 federal income tax filing deadline. Since 1955, April 15 has served as a consistent annual deadline for millions of Americans to file their federal income tax returns, becoming a fixture in the nation’s financial calendar.  The deadline [...]

By |2025-04-15T14:15:48+00:00April 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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