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12/12/2025

The new tax law introduced deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation. Specifically, for 2025 through 2028, it creates a deduction of up to $25,000 for tips income in certain industries. It also creates a deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) for qualified overtime pay. Because employers and payors may not yet have adequate procedures to comply with the new rules, the IRS has designated 2025 as a transition period and is providing penalty relief. Notice 2025-62 offers relief to employers and payors for not filing correct information returns and not providing correct payee statements to employees and other payees. For more information, call us at 978-393-4476.

12/10/2025

Do you owe taxes you can’t pay? Don’t assume you’re out of options. We can negotiate with the IRS on your behalf to discuss the possibilities, such as a tax payment plan that works for you. Contact us at 978-393-4476 for help.

12/09/2025

College costs like tuition, books, computers and, generally, room and board have long qualified for tax-free 529 plan withdrawals, with no annual limit. For elementary and secondary school expenses, the limit has been $10,000 per year per student, with only tuition qualifying. Starting with expenses incurred after July 4, 2025, additional K–12 expenses like books and instructional materials also qualify, with the cap increasing to $20,000 per year in 2026. Also effective after July 4, 2025, certain credentialing programs qualify. Call us at 978-393-4476 to discuss how to make the most of 529 plans.

12/08/2025

Are you suffering from “retirement sprawl?” You might be if you’ve switched jobs several times and left 401(k) plan accounts behind. You may even have a few traditional or Roth IRAs out there. Over time, having many accounts can make managing and tracking retirement investments increasingly difficult. So it’s time to round up those accounts and consolidate them! Contact us at 978-393-4476 for advice on avoiding negative tax consequences in the process.

12/05/2025

The Social Security Administration said that Social Security benefits for 2026, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, will increase 2.8%. These changes reflect cost-of-living adjustments based on inflation. Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month on average starting in January. Increased payments to SSI recipients will begin on Dec. 31, 2025. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI.) The maximum earnings subject to Social Security tax (the so-called “wage base”) will increase $8,400, from $176,100 to $184,500. Have questions about the Social Security tax? Call us at 978-393-4476.

12/03/2025

Sponsoring a qualified retirement plan is a tried-and-true way to help attract and retain employees. Among the most popular options is a 401(k). Your business’s contributions are tax deductible, and you may be able to use matching and a vesting schedule to encourage employees to stay with your company. But 401(k)s come in many varieties. Please contact us at 978-393-4476 for help choosing the right one for your business (or another type of retirement plan).

12/02/2025

Did you receive an IRS audit notice but believe you did nothing wrong? Some audits are random, and some can be resolved by mail. Others are triggered by red flags that may put the IRS spotlight on your tax return. Keeping up with ever-evolving tax laws can be challenging, but one common red flag that may draw attention is a sudden, unexplained spike or drop in your reported income from one year to the next. While legitimate income changes do happen, it’s important to be prepared to justify them. Contact us for help with this matter at 978-393-4476.

12/01/2025

A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) allows you to give your home to your children today while enjoying the right to live there for a set number of years. The home is removed from your taxable estate at a reduced value for gift tax purposes (provided you survive the trust’s term). At the end of the term, your beneficiaries own the home. You may continue to live there beyond the end of the term if the trustees or owners agree and you pay fair market rent. Contact us at 978-393-4476 with questions about QPRTs or other estate planning ideas for reducing taxes.

11/28/2025

The IRS has issued transitional guidance to auto lenders required to report certain vehicle loan interest for 2025. Under the tax legislation signed into law in July, interest on qualified passenger vehicle loans originated after Dec. 31, 2024, generally is deductible up to $10,000. Lenders must provide eligible taxpayers with the appropriate information to claim the deduction on their 2025 tax returns. According to the guidance, the IRS will consider that lenders have met their reporting obligations for interest received on a qualified vehicle loan in 2025 if they make statements available to buyers indicating the total amount of interest received. To learn more about the new vehicle loan interest deduction, contact us at 978-393-4476.

11/26/2025

Thinking of buying equipment, vehicles or other fixed assets to claim recently expanded tax breaks? Deducting the full cost is smart for tax purposes, but different rules apply under accrual-basis accounting. Fixed assets generate revenue for many years, so they should be reported on your balance sheet and gradually depreciated over their useful lives. This matches depreciation (an expense) to the revenue it generates, resulting in consistent, reliable profits on your income statement. Contact us at 978-393-4476 for help reporting these assets accurately.

11/25/2025

Estate tax laws are complex, and failing to plan could mean leaving your loved ones with less than what you’d expected. Now is the time to take action by reviewing your estate plan, updating beneficiary designations, and exploring strategies such as gifting or establishing trusts that may help minimize tax exposure. Every situation is unique, and the right approach depends on your family’s needs, assets and long-term goals. Contact us at 978-393-4476 to ensure that your estate is structured in the most tax-efficient way possible.

11/24/2025

Tax penalties can feel like dragging a ball and chain. They may happen even when you’ve done your best to comply with tax law. Don’t panic. Penalty relief may be available. For example, if you suffered a serious illness, were a victim of a natural disaster, or relied on bad advice from the IRS, you may qualify for penalty abatement. A penalty may arise from actions such as filing late, making a late tax payment or missing a deposit. If you receive an IRS notice that you think is incorrect or unjust, you don’t have to tackle it alone. Contact us at 978-393-4476 for help with this matter.

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