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S-corporations 101: FAQs for business owners

S-corporations 101: FAQs for business owners

S-corporations are one of the most frequently discussed (but often misunderstood) tax structures for small business owners. While they can offer real savings on self-employment taxes, the benefits aren’t automatic – they depend on your income level, involvement in the business, and whether you’re ready to manage the added compliance responsibilities. Here’s what you need to know about how S-corps work, who they’re right for, and what’s required to maintain one.

Understanding the IRS’s new deduction for qualified overtime compensation

Understanding the IRS’s new deduction for qualified overtime compensation

The IRS has introduced a new federal income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028. Eligible workers can deduct up to $12,500 (or $25,000 on joint returns) of the overtime premium they earn above their regular rate of pay. This deduction reduces is available to FLSA-covered employees who meet specific eligibility requirements, including valid Social Security numbers and certain filing status conditions.

Real Estate and Cost Segregation

Real Estate and Cost Segregation

Learn more about cost segregation studies and found out if performing one is a smart next step for your real estate portfolio.

Healthcare costs for the self-employed in 2026: strategies for rising premiums

Healthcare costs for the self-employed in 2026: strategies for rising premiums

With the expiration of expanded ACA subsidies in 2026, self-employed professionals are facing significant premium increases with no employer to share the burden. While healthcare costs are rising, strategic planning can help reduce your total cost. The key is treating healthcare like any other business expense – strategically, proactively, and with tax efficiency in mind.

Financial resilience: managing business performance and personal risk together

Financial resilience: managing business performance and personal risk together

For business owners, financial decisions rarely stay within company walls – they extend into personal wealth and security. Financial resilience emerges when business health and personal protection are managed together, not in isolation. This article explores how owners can strengthen both through disciplined financial monitoring, strategic risk management, and intentional separation between enterprise and personal finances.

Why estate taxes aren’t the only inheritance-related costs to consider

Why estate taxes aren’t the only inheritance-related costs to consider

Estate planning discussions often focus on the federal estate tax exemption, but most families face different challenges when transferring wealth. Probate fees, state-level taxes, capital gains exposure, and administrative complexity can all erode inheritances – even for estates well below the federal threshold. A comprehensive estate plan addresses these hidden costs, not just headline tax numbers.

How Telemedicine and E-Visits Could Help Lower Health Care Costs and Premiums

How Telemedicine and E-Visits Could Help Lower Health Care Costs and Premiums

Telemedicine and e-visitation are transforming health care access and driving down costs. E-visits can cost as little as $50 compared to $1,000+ for an ER visit, benefiting patients, employers, and insurers alike. While some clinical limitations remain, adoption is accelerating across the medical community. Learn what this shift means for your organization.

Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Your tax refund is not a bonus; it is your own money returned to you after an interest-free loan to the government. Before spending it, consider smarter alternatives: paying down debt, funding a retirement account, or building a college savings plan. Here is how to put your refund to work for you.

How to Keep Workers and Managers on Track With HIPAA Compliance

How to Keep Workers and Managers on Track With HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA compliance remains a challenge for many organizations, yet the penalties for violations are steep — including fines of up to $250,000 and prison time. Business leaders at every level must take ownership of protecting personally identifiable information through training, policy enforcement, and a workplace culture built around privacy.

Understanding Discount Rates in Business Valuations

Understanding Discount Rates in Business Valuations

When valuing a business, the discount rate used in a discounted cash flow model can make or break the final conclusion. Even a small change in this rate can significantly shift the outcome. Learn how cost of capital is determined, what components are involved, and why precision matters.