The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs have been reauthorized and extended through September 30, 2031. The reauthorization includes several notable changes, including higher funding ceilings, expanded agency participation, new foreign-entity security screening requirements, and a new large-award allocation for qualifying businesses. Small businesses engaged in applied research and development across a broad range of industries should take note of these programs as a potential source of non-dilutive grant funding.

Filing a tax extension buys you time, but only if you use it wisely. From revisiting your April payment estimate to gathering missing documents and staying on top of current-year obligations, the months between now and October 15th are a valuable planning window. Read on to learn how to make the most of your extension and avoid a costly repeat of the same tax challenges next year.

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Sponsoring a qualified retirement plan comes with serious responsibilities. The IRS and Department of Labor have strict rules, and failing to follow them can lead to costly penalties, plan disqualification, and even employee lawsuits. Learn what your fiduciary duties really mean and how to protect your business from federal scrutiny.

Recent legislation has expanded tax-saving opportunities for taxpayers age 50 and older, from a new senior deduction and boosted standard deduction amounts to super catch-up retirement contributions and tax-free charitable distributions. Here are seven key tax breaks to know as you prepare your 2025 return or plan for the years ahead.

Under IRC Sec. 127, employers can offer up to $5,250 in tax-free educational assistance annually, covering tuition, fees, and even student loan payments. Recent changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded and permanently enhanced this benefit. Here is what business owners need to know to take advantage.

Medicare's IRMAA surcharges can add hundreds of dollars per month to your premiums, based on income from two years ago. If you have recently retired or plan to soon, your income may have changed significantly. Learn how to appeal an IRMAA determination and what you can do now to plan ahead.

A cafeteria plan offers powerful tax benefits for employers and employees alike, but only when it is properly maintained. As tax laws change and workforce needs evolve, regular plan checkups are essential. Learn the four best compliance practices every employer should follow to protect their plan's tax-advantaged status.

Fraud perpetrators don't just steal, they work to keep you from realizing it. "Lulling" tactics, including partial payments, vague excuses, and emotional manipulation, are specifically designed to delay your response and extend a scheme's reach. Learn how to recognize these warning signs and what steps you can take to limit your exposure.

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Turn tax credits into a strategic financing lever. Learn about various government incentives, credit transferability, and how to increase your cashflow.

CBP's CAPE program launched April 20, 2026. Learn how the IEEPA tariff refund process works, who qualifies, and what importers must do to recover duties paid.