CPA Business Advisors

05/28/2026

Starting a new business can be expensive, but the tax rules offer relief: certain start up and organizational expenses like market research, advertising, training, professional fees and filing costs to form a company may be deductible.

Learn which start-up and organizational costs may be deductible, how much can be written off immediately, and what records to keep.

05/27/2026

Here are the June 2026 Business Due Dates

05/27/2026

Portland plans to raise its arts tax while exempting thousands. Here’s what the proposal means for taxpayers.

05/26/2026

If you've found yourself in a situation where you've repaid income that you initially reported as taxable in a prior year, you might be eligible for tax relief through the Claim of Right doctrine.

Repaid income that was taxed in a prior year? Learn how the Claim of Right doctrine may provide tax relief through a deduction or tax credit.

05/26/2026

Here are the June 2026 Individual Due Dates

Stay on top of June 2026 tax deadlines, including estimated tax payments, tip reporting requirements, IRA reporting, and filing obligations for taxpayers abroad

05/22/2026

Think you can afford a new hire? The true cost goes far beyond salary. Learn how to evaluate hiring decisions and avoid costly mistakes for your business.

05/21/2026

Learn when foreign travel expenses are deductible, how business and personal days are counted, and what records are needed to support the deduction.

05/20/2026

From side hustles to creator income, Gen Z is earning in new ways—but missing key tax rules. Learn the most common mistakes and how to avoid them early.

05/19/2026

A frequently encountered issue is when an elderly parent turns the title of his or her home over to a child or other beneficiary and continues to reside in the home, thinking that is the correct thing to do but without considering the tax repercussions.

Learn the tax risks and benefits when transferring a home to a child or beneficiary, including gift tax, life estates, and capital gains issues.

05/18/2026

The combination of HSAs and HDHPs can be a good option to empower consumers with greater control over their healthcare spending with tax advantages.

05/15/2026

The IRS is successfully challenging aggressive tax strategies using the economic substance doctrine. Learn what recent cases mean for your business and tax planning.