2026 Tax Calendar
2026 and all of its tax deadlines are here. Below is a quick reference guide to the most important dates to keep in mind this calendar year. January 15th: due…
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January 2, 2026
How to Maximize the QBI Deduction as an S-Corp Owner
Q: How can S-Corp owners maximize their QBI deduction? A: By strategically adjusting W-2 wages. For high-income S-Corp owners, the QBI deduction is limited by wage thresholds. Paying too little…
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August 1, 2025
OBBBA vs. TCJA: Permanent Cuts, Phase‑Outs, and Your 2026 Game Plan
Q: What are the biggest tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act compared to an expiring TCJA? A: OBBBA locks several TCJA breaks in place and softens others.…
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July 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp? How Your Business Should Be Taxed
Q: Which business entity saves the most tax – sole proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp? A: For owner-operated businesses above roughly $50k profit, an S-Corp usually wins: it slashes self-employment…
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July 16, 2025
When the QSBS Tax Exclusion Actually Works – and Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Qualify
Q: Does the $10 million/$15 million QSBS exclusion make a C-Corp the best structure for most small-business owners? A: Rarely. QSBS can erase capital-gains tax, but only when you: (1)…
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July 10, 2025
When the NCTI Tax Structure Actually Works – and When It Absolutely Doesn’t
Q: Can the 10.5% Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI) regime really beat an S-Corp for a small-business owner? A: Only in very specific circumstances. Under the Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI – formerly GILTI),…
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July 1, 2025
Pass-Through Entity Taxes (PTET): SALT Cap Workaround or Trap?
Q: Is electing a state Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) always a smart SALT-cap workaround? A: Almost always – but not universally. PTET converts state tax into a deductible business expense,…
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June 26, 2025
The S-Corp Buffer Strategy: Reducing Self-Employment Tax on Partnership Income
Q: Can I avoid self-employment tax on partnership profits by having an S-Corp own my LLC interest? A: Yes – if structured correctly. The S-Corp pays you a reasonable salary…
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June 19, 2025
Avoiding State Income Tax by Registering Elsewhere? What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
Q: Can I avoid my home-state income tax by registering my business in a no-tax state like Wyoming or Nevada? A: No. Your resident state taxes income where you live…
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June 13, 2025
S-Corp Reasonable Salary Guide – Avoid IRS Trouble: The Ultimate Playbook for Fair Compensation
Q: How do I determine a “reasonable salary” for my S-Corp? A: Start with what you’d pay an unrelated employee to do your job, then adjust for profit, duties, time…
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June 6, 2025
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