http://dfscpagroup.com/ Take a look at our recent blog posts and client newsletter articles. en-us Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#1 Higher education can be hard on your wallet. Fortunately, federal tax breaks may ease the burden. As year end approaches, carefully timing qualified expenses and coordinating education tax credits, scholarships and Section 529 plan withdrawals may help your family maximize these tax-saving opportunities. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#1 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#3 If your business has inventory that's unlikely to sell, donating the goods to charity before year end could help you clear space, support a charitable cause and potentially generate a tax deduction. But inventory contributions are subject to special rules, so consider the tax consequences before donating. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#3 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#2 If your business is anticipating a loss in 2026, you may expect to use that loss to offset income from other sources on your individual tax return. But if you operate as a sole proprietor or a pass-through entity, the excess business loss limitation could prevent you from deducting the full amount currently. The limit has been reduced for 2026, making year-end tax planning especially important this year. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#2 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#3 If your business is planning improvements to a building before year end, careful planning may allow you to maximize your 2026 tax deduction. A special safe harbor can allow qualifying small businesses to deduct such expenditures currently - but only if expenses don't exceed the applicable limit. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#3 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#1 As year end approaches, businesses have plenty of tax and payroll tasks competing for attention. One easy-to-overlook area is employee and owner benefits. Identifying taxable benefits before the final payroll runs of 2026 can help prevent reporting errors, payroll tax problems and unexpected Form W-2 adjustments. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#1 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#2 Selling a highly appreciated investment late in the year could trigger an additional tax cost: the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT). If you're considering a significant transaction before January 1, first estimate the potential tax impact and evaluate planning opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.dfscpagroup.com/newsletter.php#2