by Molen & Associates | Nov 1, 2026 | Individual Tax Preparation
Most taxpayers stopped itemizing after the 2017 tax law doubled the standard deduction. For a married couple, taking $32,200 (the 2026 standard deduction) without tracking a single receipt is easier than assembling itemized deductions that barely exceed that threshold...
by Molen & Associates | Oct 25, 2026 | Tax Planning
The instinct to defer income and accelerate deductions is built into most tax planning conversations. But it’s not always right. Whether pushing income into the next year — or pulling it into this one — is the better move depends entirely on what...
by Molen & Associates | Oct 18, 2026 | Tax Planning
Depreciation is one of the largest deductions available to business owners and real estate investors — and it’s also one of the most deadline-sensitive. The choices that affect how much you deduct this year need to be made before December 31, not when you sit...
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...
