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2026 Tax Guide to Deducting Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance protects you against the financial consequences of chronic illness

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2026 Section 199A: Is Your Service Business Out of Favor?

If your specified service business operates as a proprietorship, a partnership, or

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2026 Paid Family Leave Credit: Does the Owner Qualify?

The paid family and medical leave tax credit is now a permanent

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Drive Time Increases Odds of Deducting Rental Property Losses

If you own rental properties, you know the frustration: your rental property

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2026: Get the Government to Pay You for Hiring Your Child

If you have children and you own a business, hiring your child

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2026 Section 199A: Proprietorship or S Corporation?

If you operate as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, earn a

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Tax Plan: Buy $500,000 of Goods on December 20 and Expense Them

If your business sells merchandise, there may be a valuable year-end tax

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Dealer or Investor? Deducting the Loss on Your First Flip

If your first house-flipping project ended in a loss, don’t assume you’re

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S Corp. Owners: Don’t Lose 2026 Dental, Vision, Medicare Breaks

If you own more than 2 percent of an S corporation, your

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Protect Your Home-Office Deduction from Spouse, Second Business

The home-office deduction for multiple businesses can produce substantial tax savings, especially

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How to Find Your 2026 Section 199A Deduction with Multiple Businesses

If you own more than one business, you may be missing out

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Sell Now, Pay the IRS Later: Defer Capital Gains for Decades

If you’re planning to sell highly appreciated real estate, a closely held