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When Do You Actually Need a CPA? A Practical Guide for Business Owners and Individuals
Software handles straightforward returns well. A CPA becomes worth the fee when decisions carry tax consequences before the return exists: entity structure, hiring, multi-state operations, equity compensation, buying or selling a business, or any situation requiring representation before the IRS.
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Payroll Tax Changes in 2026: What Employers Need to Know About Social Security, Medicare and Withholding
For 2026 the Social Security wage base is $184,500, making the maximum employee Social Security tax $11,439. Medicare stays at 1.45% with no wage cap, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
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2026 Year-End Tax Planning Checklist for Small Business Owners: What to Do Before December 31
Most 2026 tax planning moves expire on December 31, not at filing. The items with hard year-end deadlines are equipment placed in service, retirement plan establishment, income and expense timing, and entity elections.
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