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Tax Tips for December 2025

Tax Tips for December 2025

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Simplify Expense Reporting With High-Low Travel Per Diem Rates Last-Minute Tax Strategy: Accelerating Deductions What Are the Tax Consequences of Employee Gifts?   Simplify Expense Reporting With High-Low Travel Per Diem Rates The “high-low” per diem method is a simplified way to reimburse employees who travel for your business compared to tracking actual lodging, meal and incidental expenses. For most areas within the...

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Tax Tips for December 2025

Tax Tips for November 2025

Click on the links below to jump to each section in this article: Make Sure Every Donation Counts Making Tax-Free Gift in 2025 and 2026 Easier Reporting Rules for Some Forms   Make Sure Every Donation Counts Charities obviously benefit when you donate to them. But you can also benefit by securing a tax deduction on your 2025 income tax return if you donate by Dec. 31, itemize deductions and comply with the tax rules. Here are a few rules to keep in mind: Ensure you’re donating to a...

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Throwing a Party for Your Workforce? Know the Tax Rules

Throwing a Party for Your Workforce? Know the Tax Rules

The holiday season is here once again, and for some workplaces, that means holiday parties. Although the rules for deducting business entertainment expenses changed several years ago, you may still qualify for some holiday party write-offs for this year, possibly even the entire cost. As you plan, understand the rules so you can avoid potentially costly missteps.

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