Taxpayers age 50 and older may qualify for various tax breaks, including an additional standard deduction and enhanced retirement contributions. Recent legislation has added even more opportunities. We explore seven provisions that could help older taxpayers reduce their 2025 tax bills and optimize their tax outcomes over the long run.

Ordinary income versus capital gains is a critical tax issue that often generates disputes with the IRS and winds up in U.S. Tax Court. In one case, the sale of property was ruled to be inventory for sale in the ordinary course of business and not eligible for preferential capital gains tax rates. Here are the details.

Many businesses have a choice between using the cash or accrual method of accounting for tax purposes. The cash method often provides significant tax benefits for those that qualify, though some businesses may be better off using the accrual method. This article details why businesses should evaluate their tax accounting method to ensure that it's the most advantageous approach.

Company-owned vehicles can be expensive to buy, operate and maintain. And the more vehicles you have, the more important it becomes to handle them carefully. The concept is called "fleet management" and, done properly, it can help a business claim available tax breaks, trim operational costs, maintain a good safety record and keep vehicles in tip-top shape. This article explains some of the basics.