by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysFor 2026, the Section 179 immediate expensing limit has increased to $2.56 million, allowing businesses to write off the full cost of equipment, software, and vehicles in a single year. The 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now...
by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Summary: Could Changing My Business Entity Mean a Lower Tax Bill?As a Sole Proprietor or single-member LLC, you pay a 15.3% Self-Employment (SE) tax on your profit (up to the annual Social Security wage base of $184,500). By electing S-Corp status, you...
by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysYour business entity determines how you are taxed. Choosing the right structure can save you thousands of dollars in self-employment or double taxation. While Sole Proprietorships are the simplest to set up, LLCs and Corporations provide a corporate...
by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you must coordinate with them rather than filing directly with the CBP. Refunds are exclusively for IEEPA-related tariffs...
by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options open, you must choose the standard mileage method in the first year your vehicle is used for business. If you start with actual...
by Gayathri Indrakrishnan | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is a...
