2025 Ideas to Reduce Your Income Tax Bill
Tax time is just around the corner. Thankfully, the new tax law passed and our rates did not go up as expected. We even get to keep the Qualified Business Income deduction through 2026.
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Being Grateful for Unexpected Surprises
Every fall, I bring my patio furniture and a few other things inside for the winter. This year, I brought in two ornate birdhouses — and surprise, surprise — two squirrels popped out of one as I was heading to the basement.
End-of-Year Small Business Tax Guide
Time keeps marching on! We have less than 90 days until the end of the year, which means now is the time to get organized. Here’s a list of key activities we recommend you start working on now:
Embracing Change
Some things don’t change. The sun rises in the east each morning and sets in the west each evening. Time continues to march on.
ADHD – Deal with It!
In 1995, my world fell apart. My twin boys, then just 5 years old, were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—ADHD. At the time, much of the information available painted a bleak picture, suggesting they were destined for failure.
Change is in the Air
Change is in the air—and it’s not the enemy. Fall is near. The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, the robins have flown south, and the hummingbirds are on their way.
What New Tax Law Changes Will Impact Your 2025 Income Taxes?
July was a busy month for taxes! Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a major overhaul of the tax code. This legislation makes many provisions from the 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds new temporary deductions, and affects various other economic areas.
We Are Moving!
Yes, we’re moving—just across street. Not far at all, but it will still create a bit of chaos for a while. Like many others, I tend to avoid change. We’ve been in the same location for 13 years.
Your American Dream
When the United States was founded, it was built on the hope of a fresh start—a place where people could create their own lives and pursue their goals.
Keeping an Open Mind
In today’s world, keeping an open mind seems to be out of fashion. We talk, but we don’t always listen. Social media has become a popular platform for expressing opinions — often anonymously…