Picture two couples, each with a baby born this year, each routing $2,500 of salary into that child's Trump Account through an employer's payroll system. One couple sits in the 35% bracket. The other, at roughly $65,000 of taxable income, is in the 12% bracket. Both contributions escape federal income tax. The first couple's bill…
IRS Raises Mileage Rates Midyear: What You Need to Know
For the first time since 2022, the IRS is changing standard mileage rates in the middle of the tax year. If you track business, medical or moving miles, this matters. Starting July 1, 2026, the numbers go up, and your recordkeeping needs to get more precise.What Changed and WhyThe IRS bumped the business mileage rate…
Supreme Court Will Decide What Homeowners Are Owed When Tax Sale Erases Equity
A county in Michigan was owed about $2,200 in back taxes. To collect it, the government took a home worth close to $200,000, auctioned it for a fraction of that, and called the matter settled. The family is now putting a simple question to the Supreme Court: when the state sells your house over a…
Tax Considerations for Data Center Projects in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented surge in data center construction. Developers, private equity sponsors and their tax advisors are navigating a complicated web of questions that touch everything from ownership structure to site selection to power sourcing. Get the early decisions wrong and the tax consequences can follow a project for years.Why REITs Have…
Filing Your 2026 Tax Return? The Stakes Just Got Higher
Picture two things happening at the same time. The agency responsible for reviewing your tax return is understaffed and buried under a backlog, and the software that the agency uses to catch filing errors just keeps getting better.That combination should give any taxpayer pause this season. Not because an audit is necessarily coming, but because…
Filing Your 2025 Taxes? Why Accuracy Matters More Than Ever This Year
Tax season is here, and while the IRS opened its doors for 2025 returns on Jan. 26, with the familiar April 15 deadline intact, this year's filing experience is shaping up to be anything but routine. A perfect storm of workforce cuts, rushed new tax breaks, and strained systems means that getting your return right…
What to Expect from U.S. Tax Policy in 2026
After a whirlwind 2025 that produced what may be the largest tax bill in American history, the coming year looks dramatically different. Tax policy experts are predicting a legislative standstill, a turbulent tax filing season, and lingering questions about how new provisions will work when put into practice.A Year of Legislative GridlockThe forecast for 2026…
What Families Need to Know About the New Trump Accounts
American parents now have access to a completely new savings tool designed to give children a financial foundation for the future. Established through The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, these accounts carry the name of the current president and come with a unique set of rules that the IRS has just begun to clarify.Who Can…
Seven Tax Moves to Make Before 2025 Ends - Year-End Tax Planning
Tax planning feels like homework nobody wants to do, but here's the reality: real money is sitting on the table. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed the rules this year, and most people are still figuring out what matters for their wallets.Max Out Everything While You CanHere's something many people miss. Every Dec. 31,…
The Hidden Tax Trap Keeping America's Housing Market Frozen
America's housing crisis has reached a breaking point. With median home prices soaring past $400,000, the National Association of Home Builders reports that 60 percent of U.S. households can't even afford a $300,000 home. The math has become impossible for most American families.While we often blame high mortgage rates, restrictive zoning laws and rising construction…
How to Keep Your Cash When You Make Good Money
You’re doing well, earning a good salary. But somewhere around the latter part of the month, after you’ve paid your obligations and basically lived your life, which isn’t extravagant, you look at your checking and savings accounts, and well, there isn’t much there. And that sinking feeling starts to kick in. Sound familiar?This is called…
Ready to Set Your Q4 Financial Goals?
Surprising as it may seem, Q4 is at your doorstep, knocking and asking for attention. What’s more, it’s that time of year when everything starts getting busy: kids go back to school, football starts, and then the holidays are just up ahead. During this time, you might also be hearing “cha-ching, cha-ching” as what lies…
11 Ways to Beat 'Streamflation'
The cost of streaming subscriptions is on the rise, and you have to ask: Are they really worth it? Especially when it’s summer, and you’re taking advantage of the beautiful weather. Here are some ways to entertain yourself, friends and the fam that are either no- or low-cost – and might be better than binging…
6 Tips for Your Mid-Year Check In
It might be hard to believe, but yes, it’s almost the middle of the year and the perfect time to take a look at how you’re doing financially: are you fiscally fit or do you need a few adjustments? Whether it’s saving more, paying down debt, or prepping for retirement, you still have time to…
7 Small Financial Habits for Big Success
You might have heard this saying, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” which is from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. However, the principle of taking tiny steps along a path to achieve a larger financial goal is the much same. Here are a few things you can integrate…
5 Tax Tips for High Earners
If you’re a high-income earner, generally defined as household incomes over $350,000, there are some key things you might want to keep in mind come tax season. Here are a few of the strategies to consider that not only maximize your financial benefits but also minimize tax liabilities.Boost Retirement ContributionsBy increasing savings in your 401(k)…
5 Private Equity Predictions for 2026
For private equity investors, 2026 is going to be a good year. Financing conditions are stabilizing, interest rates are decreasing, and valuations are beginning to reset. Further, these firms are moving to growth-at-any-cost strategies, deeper diligence, and more disciplined risk underwriting. Here’s a high-level look at a few things you can expect.PE firms thrive despite…
Passive Income 101
If you’re tired of the 9-to-5 grind, then passive income could be for you. While not a get-rich-quick scheme, it’s a way to build systems that contribute to financial stability and extra money. It can even support long-term goals like early retirement. Here’s a high-level look at what it is and how it works.Types of…
5 Rules for Giving to Charity
Giving to charity is good for a couple of reasons. First, giving to organizations you believe in is intrinsically good – for them and for you. When we give, the “love hormone” oxytocin is released. Second, giving can reduce your taxable income, which also might make you feel pretty good. But here are a few…
Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping: Key November Dates
For some of us, last-minute holiday shopping is just what we do. That said, it’s probably never fun, and two things invariably seem to happen: The gifts you want aren’t available, and you end up paying too much. That’s why shopping in November to get the best savings on what you want just might be…