by Molen & Associates | Oct 11, 2026 | Small Business
For business owners who run payroll, the end of the year isn’t just a calendar milestone — it’s a series of deadlines with real consequences if missed. Penalties, incorrect W-2s, ACA reporting failures, and retirement contribution shortfalls are all...
by Molen & Associates | Oct 8, 2026 | Tax Planning
If you purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, an important tax change for 2026 could result in a much larger tax bill than you expect. This is especially important for business owners, self-employed individuals, investors, and anyone whose...
by Molen & Associates | Oct 4, 2026 | Tax Planning
Giving to charity is rewarding in its own right — but with the right tax planning, it can also reduce your federal income taxes. The challenge is that many taxpayers don’t receive any meaningful tax benefit from their charitable donations because of how...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 27, 2026 | Tax Planning
By October or November, most of the year’s financial picture is clear: you know roughly what your income will be, whether you’ve had unusual capital gains, whether business income will be up or down. That clarity is what makes late fall the right time to...
by Molen & Associates | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re considering buying or selling a business, changes to the SBA’s lending rules taking effect October 1, 2026 could have a meaningful impact on how your transaction is financed. The Small Business Administration is implementing SOP 50 10 8.1, which changes...