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When does a family management company make sense for business owners in 2026?
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPASeptember 6, 2026
Learn when a family management company makes sense in 2026 and how related-party fees, payroll, Section 199A, Section 469, and documentation affect the strategy.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCSeptember 5, 2026
How should startups account for SAFEs before a priced round in 2026?
Learn how startups should account for SAFEs before a priced round in 2026, including GAAP classification, cap-table controls, and conversion preparation.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCSeptember 4, 2026
How should real estate professionals account for Airbnb payouts, platform fees, and cleaning charges in 2026?
Learn how to account for Airbnb payouts, platform fees, cleaning charges, refunds, and occupancy taxes in 2026 with cleaner property-level bookkeeping.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPASeptember 3, 2026
How do personal-use days change cost segregation for Airbnb owners in 2026?
Learn how personal-use days affect Airbnb cost segregation in 2026, including Section 280A limits, rental-use allocation, material participation, and passive losses.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPASeptember 2, 2026
How much should a multi-state business pay for virtual CPA services in 2026?
See what multi-state businesses should budget for virtual CPA services in 2026, including accounting, tax support, planning, and the factors that increase cost.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPASeptember 1, 2026
Can a company buy back my shares without destroying QSBS in 2026?
Learn how company share buybacks can affect QSBS in 2026, including Section 1202 redemption windows, the 5% test, Section 302, and founder planning.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 31, 2026
Can AI startups claim the R&D tax credit for model development in 2026?
Learn when AI model development can qualify for the R&D tax credit in 2026, including training, compute costs, payroll credits, Section 174A, and documentation.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 30, 2026
Is a Section 1045 rollover worth it when QSBS has not met five years in 2026?
Learn when a Section 1045 rollover may be worth it before QSBS reaches five years, including 60-day reinvestment rules, Section 1202 tiers, and basis effects.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPAAugust 29, 2026
How should Airbnb owners document material participation for tax losses in 2026?
Learn how Airbnb owners should document material participation in 2026, including hour tests, manager comparisons, activity logs, and passive-loss limits.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPAAugust 28, 2026
Can an S corporation claim the R&D tax credit in 2026? What changes for the payroll tax offset
Learn how S corporations can claim the R&D tax credit in 2026, including payroll tax offset rules, shareholder wages, Form 6765, and Section 174A.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 27, 2026
Should Airbnb owners pay for a second cost segregation study after a major renovation in 2026?
Learn when a second cost segregation study is worth it after a major Airbnb renovation, including passive losses, partial asset dispositions, and recapture.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 26, 2026
What should startup accounting include after your first enterprise contract in 2026?
Learn what startup accounting should include after your first enterprise contract in 2026, from deferred revenue and monthly close to R&D credit support.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 25, 2026
What should a virtual CPA do in the first 90 days for a growing business in 2026?
What should a virtual CPA accomplish in the first 90 days? Learn what growing businesses should expect from onboarding, monthly close, reporting, and tax planning.
Author:
Greg O’Brien, CPAAugust 24, 2026
How should real estate professionals track commissions, rents, and owner draws in 2026?
Learn how real estate professionals should track commissions, rental income, and owner draws for cleaner books, REPS support, and tax planning.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 23, 2026
Can startups still claim the R&D tax credit on an amended return in 2026?
Learn when startups can claim the R&D tax credit on an amended return in 2026, which years remain open, and why missed payroll tax elections are different.
Author:
John Malone, JD, CTCAugust 22, 2026
Is cost segregation worth it for Airbnb owners planning to sell within a few years in 2026?
Learn whether cost segregation is worth it for Airbnb owners planning to sell within a few years, including recapture, passive losses, and hold-period planning.
