After several years of phasing down, 100% bonus depreciation is back, and this time it is permanent. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restored the full first-year write-off for qualifying property, which means a business that buys equipment can now deduct the entire cost in the year it is placed in service rather than spreading…
In late May 2026, the IRS released the Health Savings Account contribution limits for 2027, the latest in a long run of annual increases. The update is a good moment to step back and look at what an HSA can actually do, because for business owners it remains one of the most underused accounts in…
Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified leave costs. In 2026, you can claim this credit on actual wages paid during FMLA leave or on commercial insurance premiums. Qualification requires a written policy offering at least 50% pay to…
Key Takeaways The 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 expenses, you are locked into that method…