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2026 Business Tax Limits

The new year will usher in many new 2026 business tax limits that may affect your business. Advance planning will ensure you are taking advantage of the new limits.
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2026 Information Reporting Changes

If your business has employees or independent contractors, you’re subject to various information reporting requirements. Some significant changes to these rules will go into effect for the 2026 tax year (forms that will be filed in early 2027 to report 2026 amounts).
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Business Interest Expense Deduction Changes

The rules limiting the business interest expense deduction are complicated. Recent changes could result in larger deductions for 2025 and you need to be aware of the impact on your business.
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Six Last-Minute Tax Tips for Businesses

It is not too late to consider implementing some last-minute tax tips to reduce your business' 2025 tax bill.
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How Will Taxes Affect Your Merger or Acquisition?

Selling the business you’ve spent years building or becoming a first-time business owner by buying an existing business might be the biggest financial move you ever make. We can assess the potential merger or acquisition tax consequences before you start negotiating to avoid tax surprises after the deal is signed.
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Retirement Plan Changes for 2026

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2026 401(k) contribution limits and guidance on cost-of-living adjustments and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026.
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R&D Expenses

If your business has incurred domestic R&E expenses (research and experimental) in 2025 (or incurred them in 2022, 2023 and/or 2024), you may have a new tax-saving opportunity this year.
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Internal Controls with Michael Feriancek and Daniel Owens

Podcast -- Discover cost-effective ways to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud, and safeguard financial integrity—no matter your business size or budget.
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OBBBA Tax Provisions

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a number of favorable changes that will affect small business taxpayers, and some unfavorable changes too. Find out which OBBBA tax provisions apply to your business.
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Zero-Interest Environmental Loans

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) offers zero-interest direct loans to small businesses who are considering an equipment upgrade, site cleanup, or other environmentally beneficial project.
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Protect Your Business Expense Deductions

If you’re claiming deductions for business meals or vehicle expenses, there are strict substantiation rules that must be followed to protect your business expense deductions.
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Start Up Costs and Taxes

Before you open for business, learn how startup costs are handled on a federal tax return.
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Reasonable Compensation and the IRS

Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s compensation is unreasonably high or low, it may disallow certain deductions or reclassify payments, potentially leading to penalties, back taxes and interest.
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How to Correctly Hire Independent Contractors

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can result in expensive consequences if the IRS reclassifies them. But determining if a worker is a contractor or an employee can be complex.
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Summer Business Trip Deductions

If you or your employees are heading out of town on a business trip this summer, it’s important to understand the travel deduction tax rules. To qualify, the trip must be necessary for business purposes and require an overnight stay within the U.S.
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