Every year, lawmakers approve tax incentives designed to encourage businesses to do specific things: invest in new facilities, hire employees, develop new products, improve energy
A few smart moves before December 31 can cut your 2026 tax bill significantly. Here are the year-end tax strategies worth making before the deadline.
You do not need an expensive accountant to cut your taxes. Here are the legitimate, do-it-yourself strategies that lower your tax bill in 2026.
Online sellers must collect sales tax in states where they have “nexus”—and economic nexus rules mean sales alone can trigger it. Here’s how to figure out where you owe, register, collect, and file.
Tax-loss harvesting means selling losing investments to realize losses that offset your gains and lower your tax bill. Here’s how it works, the wash-sale rule to avoid, and who actually benefits.
You can write off expenses that are ordinary and necessary for your business—from mileage (72.5 cents in 2026) and a home office to software, insurance, and equipment. Here’s what qualifies and what doesn’t.
The IRS decides worker status by behavioral control, financial control, and the relationship—not by what you call it or what form you file. Misclassification penalties are steep. Here’s how to get it right.
As a freelancer, you owe 15.3% self-employment tax plus income tax, with nothing withheld. Set aside 25–30% of every payment, pay quarterly estimates, and claim your deductions. Here’s the full playbook.
Meta’s latest earnings report sparked a sharp market reversal. Strong results initially lifted shares, but investor sentiment shifted as attention turned to Mark Zuckerberg’s control,
A 1099 reports payments made outside normal payroll. If your business paid a contractor $600 or more, you likely owe them a 1099-NEC. Here’s what the form is, who gets one, and the deadlines to hit.
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