The One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a new 100% first-year depreciation tax break for nonresidential real estate classified as qualified production property (QPP). Early in 2026, the IRS issued Notice 2026-16, which provides interim guidance on the many rules involved. We break down the finer points for business owners.

Family businesses sometimes rely on intrafamily loans to seed or support the company. But if the business doesn't succeed, family relationships can be strained to a breaking point. Moreover, if loans aren't handled properly, you could attract unwanted attention from the IRS. This article discusses important considerations and tips to help your family business manage debt responsibly and avoid potential pitfalls.

Get involved! Take a lesson from the business plan of fast-food giant McDonald's. You don't have to be a micromanager, but it's good for business when owners roll up their sleeves and fully understand the details of the operation rather than leaving the "day to day" to someone else. Here's why paying attention to everyday operational matters can help boost the bottom line, as well as to see how a profit audit might turn up "hidden" revenue-building opportunities.

And send ... another perfectly worded email sails from your company's server to its intended recipient. This is always the case, right? Unfortunately not. Although there's no way to perfectly insulate your business from legal liability arising from mistakes or misbehavior via email, you can take steps to minimize your exposure. This article discusses one such step — creating a comprehensive disclaimer that employees can add to their email signatures.