Connolly, Steele + Company

Connolly, Steele + Company Connolly, Steele + Company is a Pittsburgh CPA firm whose principals share more than 40 years of public accounting experience. We operate with integrity.

Connolly, Steele & Company is a Pittsburgh CPA firm whose principals share more than 40 years of public accounting experience. Our team serves corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and non-profit organizations in a wide range of area industries. Connolly, Steele CPAs are active members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Ce

rtified Public Accountants (PICPA). Connolly, Steele is a growing firm whose members have extensive experience in helping small businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals and manage their technology challenges. Our team approach allows us to assess a companys overall objectives and offer a clear focus on how best to meet those goals. Our continuing quality control program includes regular peer review of our accounting and auditing practice. These reviews are always available to our clients.

Just filed your 2025 taxes? Don’t stop there — take a few quick steps to stay organized and avoid headaches later. Our c...
04/15/2026

Just filed your 2025 taxes? Don’t stop there — take a few quick steps to stay organized and avoid headaches later. Our checklist covers checking your refund status, updating records, safeguarding documents, and more. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/qGQPn3j

After you’ve filed your 2025 tax return, what’s next? It’s easy to move on to other things, but taking a little time to address some tax-related items now can help you stay organized and avoid issues later. Here are a few to-dos.Check your refund statusIf you’re getting a tax refund and have...

Growing your small business? ACA employer penalties can kick in sooner than you think — and they’re increasing for 2026....
04/15/2026

Growing your small business? ACA employer penalties can kick in sooner than you think — and they’re increasing for 2026. Learn which employers are affected, common misconceptions, and steps to stay compliant before penalties apply. Read more: https://wix.to/ld8I2ti

Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, as your business grows, these rules can apply sooner than expected. This issue also may not be on your radar because there’s a common misconception that the repe...

New post: Important 2026 tax figures for businesses — a quick reference of key limits and changes to help you plan ahead...
04/13/2026

New post: Important 2026 tax figures for businesses — a quick reference of key limits and changes to help you plan ahead. Highlights include bonus depreciation, Section 179 limits, and 401(k)/403(b)/457 contribution caps. Read more: https://wix.to/WStAtvF

Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional rules or limits may apply.Depreciation-related tax breaks • Bonus depreciation: 100% • Section 179 expensing limit: $2.56 million • Section 179 phaseout threshold: $4.09 million Qualified retirement plan limit...

New tax figures for individuals in 2026 are here — and some changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could affect you...
04/13/2026

New tax figures for individuals in 2026 are here — and some changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could affect your filing. Key updates include higher standard deductions and adjusted limits across multiple categories. Read the quick overview and see if any changes apply to you.

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Many tax figures are annually adjusted for inflation and typically increase each year (or at least every few years). For 2026, some additional changes are going into effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025.Here’s an overview of some important limits and other tax ...

Tax day is April 15 — but the deadline affects more than just your return. From making 2025 IRA contributions to avoidin...
04/10/2026

Tax day is April 15 — but the deadline affects more than just your return. From making 2025 IRA contributions to avoiding penalties on other filings, there are important steps you might still take. Read quick tips and deadlines to protect savings and avoid interest: https://wix.to/JdRZ8dr

You know your 2025 federal income tax return is due April 15, 2026. But do you know what else has an April 15 deadline? If you don’t, you could miss out on valuable tax-saving opportunities or become subject to interest and even penalties.Making 2025 contributions to an IRAIt may be 2026, but you ...

Did you know some personal interest expenses can still be deductible? Learn about 4 types of interest expense that may l...
04/10/2026

Did you know some personal interest expenses can still be deductible? Learn about 4 types of interest expense that may lower your tax bill — including a new break under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Read more: https://wix.to/FbaD6gT

Personal interest expense generally can’t be deducted for federal tax purposes. There are, however, exceptions. Here are four, one of which is a new break under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law in 2025.1. Mortgage interestPerhaps the most well-known interest expens...

Last chance to claim clean energy tax breaks! If you bought an EV or made qualifying green home upgrades last year, you ...
04/10/2026

Last chance to claim clean energy tax breaks! If you bought an EV or made qualifying green home upgrades last year, you might be eligible for a tax credit on your 2025 return — and tax credits reduce your liability dollar-for-dollar. Read the full guide to see what qualifies and important deadlines: https://wix.to/xIcUqmo

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) terminated several clean energy tax incentives earlier than previously scheduled. But if you bought an electric vehicle or made certain green home improvements last year, you might be eligible for a tax credit on your 2025 individual income tax return...

Used a vehicle for business in 2025? You could qualify for meaningful tax deductions — but the rules are detailed. Our n...
04/10/2026

Used a vehicle for business in 2025? You could qualify for meaningful tax deductions — but the rules are detailed. Our new post breaks down how vehicle weight, business vs. personal use, and whether you use actual expenses or the cents-per-mile rate affect your deduction. Read the full guide and make sure you’re not leaving money on the table: https://wix.to/BPvLDYb

If you used one or more vehicles in your business during 2025, you may be eligible for valuable tax deductions on your 2025 income tax return. Businesses can generally deduct expenses attributable to business use of a vehicle plus depreciation. However, the rules are complicated, and your deduction....

Do your employees know what happens to leftover FSA funds? Our latest blog breaks down options for forfeited employee FS...
04/10/2026

Do your employees know what happens to leftover FSA funds? Our latest blog breaks down options for forfeited employee FSA balances, key deadlines (like the March 15 grace-period cutoff for calendar-year FSAs), and practical steps employers can take to manage leftover funds fairly and compliantly. Read more: https://wix.to/sIHgDQP

Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide valuable tax savings to employees and payroll tax savings to employers.If your company operates a calendar-year FSA with a 2½-month grace period, em...

Most businesses use a calendar year for tax and accounting — but is that right for your company? Our new article breaks ...
04/08/2026

Most businesses use a calendar year for tax and accounting — but is that right for your company? Our new article breaks down fiscal year basics, benefits of choosing a different year-end, and how to decide the best tax year for your business. Read more: https://wix.to/wcoK0Ww

Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year. But a calendar year isn’t always the best option. For some companies, choosing a fiscal year end that better reflects their business cycle can improve financial reporting and ...

Deadline alert: You can still make a 2025 IRA contribution — but only until April 15, 2026. Even if you can’t deduct the...
04/08/2026

Deadline alert: You can still make a 2025 IRA contribution — but only until April 15, 2026. Even if you can’t deduct the contribution, it can still help with retirement savings and tax planning. Read our quick guide to understand limits, deduction rules, and why contributing may still make sense for you. https://wix.to/WD75BbP

Generally, each year you can contribute up to the annual limit to a traditional or Roth IRA (or a combination of the two). But once the contribution deadline has passed, the opportunity to contribute for that year is lost forever. The deadline for 2025 IRA contributions is April 15, 2026. You may be...

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