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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. The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals.

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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

RogerRossmeisl

Its generally limited to eligible employees who begin working for the employer before January 1, 2026. The tax credit is generally worth as much as $2,400 for each eligible employee (higher for certain veterans and long-term family assistance recipients).

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

RogerRossmeisl

With this date getting closer each day, you may wonder how your federal tax bill will be affected in 2026. Our current situation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which generally took effect in 2018, made sweeping changes. Many of its provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2025.

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A Crucial Window for Estate Planning: Preparing for 2026 Changes

CPA Practice

1, 2026, and—absent new legislation before then—will revert to approximately $7 million for individuals and $14 million for married couples, subject to inflation adjustments. million for individuals and $27.22 million for married couples). However, these exemption amounts are set to expire on Jan. million exemption for married couples.

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Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026

Patriot Software

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund.

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Transfer Minority Business Interests to Take Advantage of the Expanded Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Before 2026

Anders CPA

The looming sunset of the expanded lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will arrive on January 1, 2026. As of January 1, 2026, the current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will be cut in half and adjusted for inflation. Key Takeaways: As of 2024, the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption stands at $13.61

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Disabled Family Members May Be Able to Benefit from ABLE Accounts

RogerRossmeisl

law made changes that will allow more people to be eligible for these accounts, beginning in 2026. It can be done though an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account, which is a tax-free account that can be used for disability-related expenses. The SECURE 2.0

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