Strategies to lower next year's tax bill before it arrives.
The Augusta rule (IRC §280A(g)) makes up to 14 days of 2026 rent from your S corp tax-free. Who qualifies, fair rent, records, and the court losses.
The Social Security tax limit for 2027 is projected at $190,200, up from $184,500 in 2026. The maximum tax, Schedule SE math, and W-2 plus side income.
2027 HSA contribution limits: $4,500 self-only and $9,000 family, plus $1,000 at 55. The 2026 limits, HDHP rules, and the bronze plans that now qualify.
Projected 2027 tax brackets: 10% up to $12,800 single and $25,600 joint, 37% above $661,375 and $793,650. Standard deduction: $16,600 and $33,200.
Nine states charge no tax on long-term capital gains in 2026: AK, FL, MO, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WY. Washington is not one of them. Every state's rate inside.
The 2026 annual gift tax exclusion is $19,000 per recipient ($38,000 for married couples). Use it by December 31, 2026: unused amounts never carry over.
QSBS (2026): stock issued after July 4, 2025 can exclude up to $15M of gain on a new 50/75/100% schedule at 3/4/5 years. Two regimes, $75M asset cap.
No IRS percentage exists for S corp salary. Use market data: BLS medians ($101,860 consultants, $50,670 bookkeepers), 9 IRS factors. $65k on $120k saves $7,110.
Set aside 25–30% of net 1099 income for 2026 taxes. Exact federal percentages at $30k, $60k, $100k and $150k, state add-ons, and when the rule fails.
Tax liability is the total tax you owe for the year. Learn how to calculate yours in 2026 — income tax, self-employment tax, and what to subtract.
Short-term vs long-term capital gains tax rates for 2026: holding period rules, rate thresholds, NIIT, netting rules, and strategies to reduce your tax bill.
The 9 states with no income tax in 2026: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, NH, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Taxes, nexus, and LLC rules.
Complete 2026 crypto tax guide: capital gains rates, Form 8949, new 1099-DA reporting, staking/mining income, DeFi rules, and cost basis requirements.
The wash sale rule blocks your capital loss deduction if you rebuy the same security within 30 days. Here's how the 61-day window works in 2026.
How dividends are taxed in 2026: qualified vs ordinary rates, holding period rules, S-corp distributions, NIIT, and reporting on your tax return.
Depreciation recapture explained for 2026: Section 1245 vs 1250 rules, Form 4797 reporting, how to calculate recapture tax, and strategies to minimize it.
QBI deduction made permanent. SALT cap quadrupled. Tips exemption up to $25K. BOI suspended after legal chaos. Here's everything that changed for small businesses in 2025—and what it means for 2026.
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