Bill Bates CPA

06/15/2026

Surrendering, selling, or transferring a life insurance policy can lead to different tax implications. Watch this video for a brief overview.

06/09/2026

A temporary tax break allows eligible workers to deduct qualified tips from 2025 through 2028. Learn who qualifies and the reporting rules that apply.

Learn who qualifies for the new federal tip deduction, reporting requirements, income limits, and key rules for employees and self-employed workers.

06/08/2026

Taxpayers with deferred capital gains in Qualified Opportunity Funds should prepare now for the potential tax liability due in 2026 and explore available tax-saving strategies.

06/03/2026

Inflation, high interest rates, cautious consumers, and economic uncertainty are putting pressure on small businesses. Learn how smart business owners are adapting, protecting cash flow, and staying resilient.

Economic uncertainty is challenging small businesses. Learn how owners are protecting cash flow, controlling costs, and staying resilient.

06/02/2026

Learn how Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans can lower taxes, reduce healthcare costs, and help build long-term savings.

Learn how Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans can lower taxes, reduce healthcare costs, and help build long-term savings

06/01/2026

If your withholding is insufficient or you receive income without tax withholding, you may need to make an estimated tax payment by June 15.

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

05/26/2026

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