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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

RogerRossmeisl

With todays hiring challenges, business owners should be aware that the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers that hire workers from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. Its generally limited to eligible employees who begin working for the employer before January 1, 2026.

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How Your Business Can Prepare For and Respond to an IRS Audit

RogerRossmeisl

By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets exceeding $250 million. Under these plans, partnerships with assets over $10 million will also see audit rates increase tenfold by 2026. For example, the tax agency has announced that one focus area.

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New York Governor Signs 2025-2026 Budget That Includes Business Tax Hikes

Withum

On May 10, 2025, New York Governor Hochul signed the 2025-2026 budget bill into law. While there are no major tax changes in the budget bill, several items are worthy of note for taxpayers. Including a payroll tax hike and new rules related to partnership audits. Below is a summary of some of the more important tax changes.

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Breaking Down the Tax Reform Bill’s Impact Across Industries

Withum

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released additional details about its proposed tax legislation, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. While the bill may undergo further changes in the Senate, it lays the foundation for 2025 tax reform. The existing regulations are set to expire on December 31, 2026.

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BDO's Berson to retire in 2026

Accounting Today

BDO USA's CEO Wayne Berson will retire effective June 30, 2026, and national managing principal of tax Matthew Becker has been tapped to succeed him.

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What Might Be Ahead as Many Tax Provisions are Scheduled to Expire?

RogerRossmeisl

Buckle up, America: Major tax changes are on the horizon. The reason has to do with tax law and the upcoming elections. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. A new political landscape in Washington could also mean other tax law changes.

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Planning Your Estate? Don’t Overlook Income Taxes

RogerRossmeisl

The current estate tax exemption amount ($13.61 million in 2024) has led many people to feel they no longer need to be concerned about federal estate tax. But since many estates won’t currently be subject to estate tax, it’s a good time to devote more planning to income tax saving for your heirs.