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Understanding the Tax Treatment of Divorce: Community Property, Separate Property, and IRS Rules
Divorce is not only an emotional process but also a financial one, with significant tax implications. From dividing assets to handling...


Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals: Understanding the Tax Differences
Real estate can provide excellent opportunities for cash flow and tax savings, but not all rental properties are treated the same under...


FBAR Reporting Explained: Requirements, Deadlines, and Penalties
FBAR Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know For U.S. taxpayers with foreign financial accounts, compliance with the Foreign Bank...


Understanding Education Tax Credits: A Smart Way to Lower Your Taxes
When it comes to saving money on your taxes, education tax credits can be an incredible benefit for families and students. These credits...


Trump Accounts: How Parents Can Give Their Kids a $1,000 Head Start on Retirement
Key Takeaways: Early Start – Qualifying children born between 2025 and 2028 will automatically receive $1,000 in their Trump Account from...


Hire Your Kids in 2025: A Powerful Tax Strategy for Business Owners
If you own your own business and have children, there’s a legitimate and often overlooked tax strategy that can help you lower your...


Section 1202 QSBS Update: Major Tax Savings Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code provides one of the most powerful tax incentives available to entrepreneurs, investors, and...


Understanding LLC Structures: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing the right business entity is one of the first—and most important—decisions for any business owner or real estate investor....


Treatment of Partial Dispositions of Fixed Assets
Don’t Miss This Valuable Tax Write-Off During Renovations: What to Know About Partial Dispositions When it comes to real estate...


The New SALT Deduction Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
What High-Income Taxpayers and Property Owners Need to Know With the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025,...


One Big Beautiful Bill: New Rules for Individuals, Trusts, and Estates
On July 4th, the One Big Beautiful Bill was officially signed into law, ushering in one of the most substantial overhauls to the tax...


Business Tax Highlights from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for Your Taxes - An In-Depth Summary for Clients of Shifflett & Philips CPA – July 2025 ...
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