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Checks Are Out: Here’s How to Pay the IRS Going Forward
Sep 26

Sep 26 Checks Are Out: Here’s How to Pay the IRS Going Forward

Leslea Burnett
Taxes

Checks Are Out: Here’s How to Pay the IRS Going Forward

The IRS is making a big shift this fall: after September 30, 2025, they will no longer accept paper checks for tax payments.

The Clock is Ticking: Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30, 2025
Sep 18

Sep 18 The Clock is Ticking: Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30, 2025

Leslea Burnett
Taxes

For years, federal clean vehicle credits have helped make electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell cars more affordable. But under the recently passed Opportunity to Build a Better Bottom Line Act (OBBBA), those credits are set to expire much earlier than originally planned.

Here’s what you need to know before the window closes.

Are You Dating Your Tax Pro… Or Just Hooking Up Once a Year?
Jul 16

Jul 16 Are You Dating Your Tax Pro… Or Just Hooking Up Once a Year?

Leslea Burnett

Let’s talk about relationships. Not the romantic kind—though those can be complicated too—but the relationship you have with your tax professional.

Because here’s the thing: Not all tax relationships are created equal.

Day 7: The Trade-Offs—Sunset Dates, Phase-Outs, and Debt
Jul 13

Jul 13 Day 7: The Trade-Offs—Sunset Dates, Phase-Outs, and Debt

Leslea Burnett

Welcome to the final day of our series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

While OBBBA delivers significant tax benefits, it’s not all upside. Today, we’re exploring the trade-offs you need to know.

Day 6: Pass-Through Business Deduction Made Permanent—Great News for Small Business Owners
Jul 12

Jul 12 Day 6: Pass-Through Business Deduction Made Permanent—Great News for Small Business Owners

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

Today, we’re focusing on small business owners and self-employed professionals: the OBBBA makes the 20% pass-through business deduction permanent. It’s a big win—but not without some limits.

Day 5: Permanent Lower Tax Rates—Why It Matters (And Who Should Still Be Careful)
Jul 11

Jul 11 Day 5: Permanent Lower Tax Rates—Why It Matters (And Who Should Still Be Careful)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) series.

Today, we’re covering one of the biggest headlines: the OBBBA makes lower individual tax rates permanent. Great news for many taxpayers—but there are still reasons to be cautious.

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