Tax Credits

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Tax Rules for Divorce and Alimony Payments

Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, bringing emotional and financial changes that can have lasting consequences. While dividing assets and planning for the future often take center stage, many people overlook how divorce or legal separation can affect their taxes.

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Could the New Markets Tax Credit Benefit Your Business?

Businesses in economically distressed communities often have difficulty obtaining capital for expansion, equipment, facilities, and other investments. The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) encourages private investment in these underserved areas by offering federal income tax credits to qualifying investors.

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Summer Day Camps May Qualify for the 2026 Child Care Credit

With summer vacations and school breaks around the corner, many parents are turning to day camps to keep their children active and supervised. Under the updated 2026 tax laws—specifically the provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA)—those camp expenses could lead to a significantly higher tax credit than in previous years.

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Historic Rehab Tax Credit 2026: Rules & Benefits

If you own — or are considering buying — a historic building, the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit can dramatically improve your project’s return on investment.

Unlike deductions, tax credits reduce your tax bill dollar-for-dollar. A $100,000 qualified renovation with a 20% federal credit can reduce your federal tax liability by $20,000.

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Businesses Regain Immediate Deduction for R&E Expenses

If your business conducts research or product development, a significant tax law change could unlock tax savings. The 2025 tax legislation, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), reinstated the ability to immediately deduct domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses.

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What Is the Saver’s Credit?

The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, commonly called the Saver’s Credit, is a federal tax credit designed to encourage low- and moderate-income workers to save for retirement. It provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the tax owed, supplementing other tax benefits available for retirement contributions. In recent years, millions of taxpayers have benefited, with the credit averaging several hundred dollars per eligible return.

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Can Your Business Benefit from the WOTC?

Employers who hire new workers may qualify for a tax benefit, but they shouldn’t wait too long. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable federal tax credit that incentivizes employers to hire from certain targeted groups that face employment barriers.

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The QBI Deduction: Good News for Eligible Business Owners

If you’re a small business owner or you’re self-employed, there’s good news on the tax front. The Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction, a powerful tax-saving opportunity since 2018, was initially set to expire in 2025. But thanks to the recent enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), it’s not only here to stay, it’s also improved.

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Clean Vehicle Credits Expire September 30

If you’ve been pondering the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle for yourself or your business, you may want to buy sooner rather than later to take advantage of available tax credits. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), these credits won’t be available for purchases made after September.

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