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Original deep dives, visual explainers, and source-linked field notes for clients, business owners, and CPA firms. Every article separates practical preparation from fact-specific professional advice.

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FEATURED DEEP DIVE

The tax record map: what to keep, why, and when to review it

Replace one overloaded archive with a record lifecycle that connects each transaction to evidence, a return, a retention decision, and secure disposal.

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ORIGINAL DEEP DIVES

Decision guides with more than a headline.

Each guide includes key takeaways, a navigable explanation, a practical checklist, and direct links to primary authorities.

TaxSeptember 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Estimated taxes without the guesswork: a four-checkpoint cash-flow system

BusinessAugust 28, 2026 · 6 min read

LLC, corporation, or sole proprietor? Start with the decisions, not the label

BusinessAugust 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Your first hire: a tax and payroll readiness checklist

BookkeepingAugust 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Contractor paperwork before January: a clean W-9-to-1099 workflow

SecurityAugust 19, 2026 · 6 min read

Fake payment instructions: a verification playbook for small businesses and tax firms

22 SOURCE-LINKED FIELD NOTES

Browse by the work on your desk.

Start with the newest relevant topic, use the action list, and verify time-sensitive federal facts at the linked official source.

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Tax

2026 retirement limits and Roth catch-up rules: a year-end check

Review current contribution limits, the special ages 60–63 catch-up amount, and Roth treatment that may apply to some higher-paid participants.

Employees, owners & plan sponsors · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
AUG24FIELD NOTE
Business

Paid family and medical leave credit: what changed for employers in 2026

The federal credit is permanent, eligibility is broader, and employers may need to compare wage- and premium-based methods with current guidance.

Employers & CPA firms · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
AUG17FIELD NOTE
Business

BOI reporting after FinCEN’s final rule: U.S. vs. foreign-registered entities

U.S.-created companies are exempt, while certain entities formed abroad and registered in a U.S. jurisdiction may still have obligations.

Domestic and foreign businesses · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
AUG10FIELD NOTE
Tax

Who can use an HSA in 2026? New coverage and direct-primary-care rules

Review expanded HSA compatibility for qualifying bronze and catastrophic coverage, telehealth relief, and certain direct-primary-care arrangements.

Individuals, families & employers · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
AUG03FIELD NOTE
Tax

Received an IRS notice? Five safe first steps

Preserve the notice, identify the issue and response date, compare records, and obtain review before guessing.

Clients · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
JUL27FIELD NOTE
Business

The expanded employer-provided childcare credit: a 2026 opportunity

Review the increased credit ceiling, small-business enhancement, qualified facility costs, referral expenses, and documentation before assuming eligibility.

Employers & CPA firms · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
JUL20FIELD NOTE
Business

Permanent QBI and 100% bonus depreciation: midyear planning questions

Focus on eligibility, placed-in-service timing, business use, documentation, and cash flow—not buying something only for a promised write-off.

Business owners · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
JUL13FIELD NOTE
Business

The 2026 mileage rate changed midyear: keep a two-rate log

Preserve trip dates because qualifying business miles use 72.5¢ from January through June and 76¢ beginning July 1, 2026.

Self-employed clients & employers · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
JUL06FIELD NOTE
Bookkeeping

The six-month financial reset for small businesses

Use the midpoint of the year to correct workflow problems, not just to print another report.

Businesses · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
JUN29FIELD NOTE
Tax

Digital assets in 2026: Form 1099-DA basis reporting and the records you still need

New broker reporting does not replace transaction histories, wallet-transfer records, fees, basis support, or records from foreign and non-reporting platforms.

Investors, businesses & tax firms · 3 min read · ProTax Editorial Team
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