New Meal Deduction Rules for Businesses: What You Need to Know
The Ray Group tax team is alerting business owners to an important federal tax change affecting employer-provided meals. The change took effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new meal deduction rules f ...
Self-Employed Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Overlook
If you're self-employed, every dollar you save on taxes can help your business grow. While many business owners know about common write-offs like office supplies and mileage, there are several valuabl ...
Like-Kind Exchange Tax Benefits: How a 1031 Exchange Can Help You Defer Capital Gains Taxes
If you're selling business real estate or investment, the tax bill from capital gains can significantly reduce the amount available to reinvest. Fortunately, one of the most valuable tax strategies av ...
What Is the 2026 Kiddie Tax? Rules, Thresholds, and What Parents Should Know
If your child earns investment income from savings accounts, stocks, mutual funds, or other investments, understanding the 2026 kiddie tax is an important part of family tax planning. Many parents ass ...
Fake IRS CP53E Notice: How to Spot This Dangerous Tax Refund Scam
Filing taxes is daunting enough, and it's unnecessary added stress when you also have to watch out for fraudsters. To demonstrate, one of the newest scams circulating involves a fake IRS CP53E notice. ...
Payment Method Trends Every Business Should Know About
Nowadays, customers want flexibility, security, speed, and convenience when making purchases. Whether they are shopping online, paying invoices, or making in-person transactions. For business owners, ...
Business Tax Identity Theft: How to Recognize the Risks and Protect Your Company
In general, people view tax identity theft as something that primarily affect individual taxpayers. But companies of all sizes are becoming targets of sophisticated criminals seeking to exploit busine ...
Moving to a New State? Understand the Tax Consequences Before You Relocate
Regardless of your reasons for moving to a new state, relocating generally involves more than packing boxes and updating your address. In fact, most people overlook how the transition may affect their ...
Maximize Your Charitable Tax Deduction Before Donating Artwork
Donating artwork to a qualified charitable organization can be a meaningful way to support causes you care about while potentially receiving a valuable tax benefit. However, many collectors, artists, ...
How to Improve Hiring Outcomes: A Strategic Guide for Employers
In addition to filling roles, hiring is also about building a team that drives performance, culture, and long-term growth. If you’re asking how to improve hiring outcomes, the answer lies in shifting ...