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 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 20, 2026 | Tax Planning
If you sold a business, a piece of real estate, or a concentrated stock position this year and you’re staring down a six- or seven-figure capital gain, someone has probably already mentioned Opportunity Zones to you. Depending on who you talked to, they’re...
