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Legislation in 2025 made 100% bonus depreciation permanent for businesses that purchase and place into service qualified...
01/16/2026

Legislation in 2025 made 100% bonus depreciation permanent for businesses that purchase and place into service qualified new or used property after Jan. 19, 2025. However, when you file your 2025 income tax return, you can choose to use the old 40% bonus depreciation rate. Why would you do this? You may want to save more tax in 2025 than you would following normal depreciation but preserve some deductions for the future. For example, if you anticipate being in a higher tax bracket in 2026, deductions will be more valuable. Another reason is to prevent large net operating losses, which 100% bonus depreciation can create. Call us at (972) 980-4315 for help determining which tax breaks will be most beneficial to claim on your 2025 return and which ones might make sense to forgo.

Income investments can play a key role in a diversified portfolio, so it’s important to be aware of their tax treatment....
01/14/2026

Income investments can play a key role in a diversified portfolio, so it’s important to be aware of their tax treatment. Qualified dividends are taxed at favorable long-term capital gains tax rates. But interest income is generally taxed at ordinary income rates, which can be as high as 37%. So stocks that pay qualified dividends may be more attractive tax-wise than other income investments, such as CDs and taxable bonds. We can help assess the tax consequences of your investment strategy. Call us at (972) 980-4315.

Grantor-retained annuity trusts (GRATs) and grantor-retained unitrusts (GRUTs) allow you to give assets to your children...
01/13/2026

Grantor-retained annuity trusts (GRATs) and grantor-retained unitrusts (GRUTs) allow you to give assets to your children today while you receive payments back from the trust for a specified term. And, provided you survive the trust’s term, you’ll remove the assets from your taxable estate at a reduced value for gift tax purposes. At the end of the term, the principal may pass to the beneficiaries or remain in the trust. Contact us at (972) 980-4315 for additional details.

If you expect to owe tax when you file your return and don’t think you’ll be able to pay the entire amount due, it may b...
01/12/2026

If you expect to owe tax when you file your return and don’t think you’ll be able to pay the entire amount due, it may be tempting to put off filing. But remember, filing for an extension doesn’t extend your payment deadline. So consider filing on time and paying what you can. If you pay at least part of what you owe on time, you can reduce the interest and late payment penalty you’ll owe because your unpaid balance after the April 15 deadline will be lower. Then set up a payment plan with the IRS. Both short-term and long-term plans are available. Contact us at (972) 980-4315 to get your return filed on time.

Not everyone is eligible to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA. For example, for 2026, deduction eli...
01/09/2026

Not everyone is eligible to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA. For example, for 2026, deduction eligibility for single taxpayers who also contribute to a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) plan, phases out with income between $81,000 and $91,000. For joint filers, the phaseout range for a spouse who contributes to a work-based plan is $129,000 to $149,000. For a spouse who doesn’t contribute to a work-based plan, the phaseout range is $242,000 to $252,000. Also for 2026, Roth IRA contribution eligibility phases out as follows: $153,000 to $168,000 for single filers, $242,000 to $252,000 for joint filers, and $0 to $10,000 for married separate filers. Contact us at (972) 980-4315 if you have questions.

Your financials reveal where your business has been … and where it can go next. We can read the numbers and translate th...
01/07/2026

Your financials reveal where your business has been … and where it can go next. We can read the numbers and translate them into clear insights, helping you solve challenges, identify opportunities and plot out happy endings to your strategic objectives. Call us today at (972) 980-4315 to schedule a consultation.

Beginning in 2025, businesses can once again deduct domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses in the year they’r...
01/06/2026

Beginning in 2025, businesses can once again deduct domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses in the year they’re incurred, rather than amortizing them over five years. In addition, “small businesses” can file amended returns to claim the deduction retroactively for 2022 through 2024. Regardless of size, businesses that incurred domestic R&E expenses in 2022 through 2024 can elect to accelerate the remaining deductions for those expenditures over a one- or two-year period. If your business has incurred domestic R&E expenses in any of these years, call us at (972) 980-4315 to discuss how these changes can help boost your cash flow.

If you’re a nonresident alien (that is, you’re neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. resident) but you live part of the year...
01/05/2026

If you’re a nonresident alien (that is, you’re neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. resident) but you live part of the year in the U.S. and own property here, there’s good news and bad news in regard to estate tax law. The good news is that you’re subject to U.S. gift and estate taxes only on property that’s “situated” in the U.S. Also, you can take advantage of the $19,000 gift tax annual exclusion. The bad news is that your estate tax exemption drops from $13.99 million to a minuscule $60,000. So substantial U.S. property holdings can result in a big estate tax bill. Contact us at (972) 980-4315 for more information.

For 2026, the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases to $15 million (up from $13.99 million for 2025). That amo...
01/02/2026

For 2026, the federal gift and estate tax exemption increases to $15 million (up from $13.99 million for 2025). That amount will be adjusted annually for inflation for 2027 and beyond. Without tax legislation signed into law in 2025, the exemption would have returned to an inflation-adjusted $5 million for 2026. The generation-skipping transfer tax exemption amount also increases to $15 million for 2026 and will be annually adjusted for inflation after that. Contact us at (972) 980-4315 to discuss how these changes might affect your estate plan.

Like race car drivers, business owners need to keep their eyes on certain gauges as they look to outpace the competition...
12/31/2025

Like race car drivers, business owners need to keep their eyes on certain gauges as they look to outpace the competition. Another term for such gauges is key performance indicators (KPIs). These measurements allow you to track your business’s performance in a wide variety of contexts. We can help you choose the optimal KPIs for your operations and strategic goals. Please contact us at (972) 980-4315.

A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) allows you to give your home to your children today while enjoying the right...
12/30/2025

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 (972) 980-4315 with questions about QPRTs or other estate planning ideas for reducing taxes.

Sure, 401(k) plans can help you save for a secure retirement. But they may offer another important benefit — hardship wi...
12/29/2025

Sure, 401(k) plans can help you save for a secure retirement. But they may offer another important benefit — hardship withdrawals. If you need emergency cash for medical bills, tuition or funeral costs (among other eligible expenses), you may be able to withdraw funds from your 401(k) account. Unlike loans, hardship withdrawals don’t have to be repaid. But you'll need to pay income tax and possibly a 10% early withdrawal penalty. Contact us (972) 980-4315 for details.

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5525 N MacArthur Boulevard Ste 940
Farmers Branch, TX
75038

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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