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Charitable Giving Strategies for Business Owners: Donor-Advised Funds, Appreciated Stock, and Charitable Remainder Trusts

Business owners who want to maximize the tax benefit of charitable giving have several strategies available that go far beyond writing a check.

Sep 5, 2026
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Charitable Giving Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners

Business owners can deduct charitable contributions through the business (C-Corp) or personally (pass-through entities).

Sep 5, 2026
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Charitable Remainder Trusts for Business Owners: Tax-Free Asset Sales and Lifetime Income

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows a business owner to transfer appreciated assets to an irrevocable trust. CRAT vs.

Sep 5, 2026
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Choosing a Business Entity for Real Estate Investment: LLC, LP, S-Corp, or C-Corp

The optimal entity for real estate investment depends on the investment strategy. Entity comparison for real estate investment: | Factor | Single-Member LLC.

Sep 5, 2026
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Choosing a Tax Year: Calendar Year vs. Fiscal Year for Small Businesses

Most small businesses must use a calendar year (January 1 through December 31) for tax purposes. Sole proprietorships always use a calendar year.

Sep 5, 2026
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Business Gift Deduction: The $25 Per Person Limit and How to Maximize It

Under IRC 274(b), the deduction for business gifts is limited to $25 per recipient per year. This cap has not been adjusted for inflation since 1962.

Sep 5, 2026
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Closing a Business: Tax Obligations When You Shut Down or Dissolve

Closing a business triggers specific IRS and state obligations: final tax returns (marked 'Final').

Sep 5, 2026
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Company Car Programs: Fringe Benefit Rules, Personal Use Taxation, and Fleet Strategies

When a business provides a vehicle to an employee (including an owner-employee). Personal use valuation methods: | Method | How It Works | Requirements |.

Sep 5, 2026
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Conservation Easements: How Land Preservation Can Produce Significant Tax Deductions (and the IRS Crackdown)

A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified organization (typically a land trust or government entity) in which the.

Sep 5, 2026
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Constructive Dividends in C-Corporations: When the IRS Recharacterizes Payments as Dividends

A constructive dividend occurs when a C-Corporation confers an economic benefit on a shareholder without formally declaring a dividend.

Sep 5, 2026
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Constructive Receipt Doctrine: When Income Is Taxable Even Before You Cash the Check

Under the constructive receipt doctrine, income is taxable when it is made available to you without substantial limitations.

Sep 5, 2026
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Constructive Receipt Doctrine: When Income Is Taxable Even Before You Receive It

Under the constructive receipt doctrine (Treas. Reg. 1.451-2), income is taxable in the year it is credited, set apart. Constructive receipt rules: |.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting a C-Corp to S-Corp: Built-In Gains Tax, Timing, and the 5-Year Recognition Period

Converting from C-Corp to S-Corp triggers the built-in gains (BIG) tax under IRC 1374 on appreciated assets sold within 5 years.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting an LLC to a Corporation: Tax-Free Reorganization or Taxable Event?

An LLC can convert to a corporation through several methods, each with different tax consequences. LLC to corporation conversion methods: | Method | Legal.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting an LLC to an S-Corp: Tax Implications, Timing, and the Step-by-Step Process

Converting a single-member LLC to S-Corp taxation involves filing Form 2553 (Election by a Small Business Corporation) with the IRS.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting from Sole Proprietorship to S-Corp Mid-Year

Converting a sole prop to an S-Corp mid-year requires forming the entity, filing Form 2553, transferring assets.

Sep 5, 2026
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Converting a Sole Proprietorship to an S-Corp: Timing, Mechanics, and Mid-Year Elections

Converting from a sole proprietorship to an S-Corp requires forming an LLC or corporation, then filing Form 2553 to elect S-Corp status.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Study for Small Business Owners: Accelerating Building Depreciation

A cost segregation study reclassifies building components from 39-year (commercial) or 27.5-year (residential) depreciation to 5, 7, or 15-year property.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies: Accelerating Depreciation on Commercial Real Estate

A cost segregation study reclassifies building components from 39-year to 5, 7, or 15-year property, accelerating depreciation deductions.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies: How to Accelerate Real Estate Depreciation and Save Taxes

A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that identifies and reclassifies components of a commercial building from the standard 27.5-year.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies: How to Accelerate Depreciation on Commercial Real Estate

A cost segregation study is an engineering-based analysis that reclassifies components of a building from 27.5-year (residential) or 39-year (commercial).

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies: How to Accelerate Depreciation on Commercial Real Estate

A cost segregation study reclassifies components of a commercial building from 39-year (or 27.5-year residential) depreciation to 5-year, 7-year.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies for Small Business Commercial Property

A cost segregation study reclassifies building components from 39-year to 5, 7, or 15-year property, accelerating depreciation.

Sep 5, 2026
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Cost Segregation Studies: Accelerating Depreciation on Commercial Property

A cost segregation study reclassifies 20-40% of a commercial building's cost from 39-year to 5, 7, or 15-year property, eligible for bonus depreciation.

Sep 5, 2026