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From Passion to Profit: How to Stop Wearing All the Hats in Your Business As a small business owner, you likely started your venture with a passion—whether it’s crafting delicious recipes, building with your hands, caring for others, or working with animals. But over time, you may have found yourself desiring to stop wearing all […]

Demystifying Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Essential Tips Estate planning can be a daunting topic for many, but it’s a crucial step in ensuring that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes. In my latest video, Demystifying Estate Planning: Wills vs. Estate Plans, Trusts, and More!, I cover key aspects of estate […]

401(k) Strategies for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you’re likely accustomed to reinvesting your earnings back into your business, hoping that the payoff will come when you sell it at retirement. However, statistics show that only 30-40% of businesses that are listed for sale actually find a buyer. The same goes for […]

Getting laid off is one of the most stressful situations anyone can face. Beyond the immediate concerns of finding new work and managing day-to-day expenses, there’s often a big financial question hanging over your head: What should you do with your 401(k)? For many, a retirement account is one of their largest assets. Unfortunately, it’s […]

When life throws unexpected challenges your way, it can feel natural to turn to your retirement accounts for quick cash. But before you withdraw funds, it’s important to understand the tax consequences of cashing out retirement before 59 ½. At Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping, we’ve seen how this decision can create painful surprises. Recently, two […]

Big Changes Ahead: SALT Deduction Rising to $40,000 in 2025 Did you know the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction is getting a major increase starting in 2025? For many taxpayers, this is a big deal. Let’s break it down. A Quick Look Back In 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly doubled the […]

Why Taking More Depreciation Isn’t Always the Best Move for Your Business When it comes to tax planning, depreciation is one of the most powerful tools business owners have. In my last two posts, I talked about bonus depreciation vs. Section 179. Both strategies let you deduct the cost of fixed assets more quickly, reducing […]

💥 Big Beautiful Tax Bill – W-9s & 1099s: Everything You Need to Know 💥 If you work with contractors, freelancers, or vendors in your business, W-9s and 1099s are more than just paperwork — they’re an IRS requirement. And in 2025, the Big Beautiful Tax Bill brings important changes you need to know about. […]

💥 Big Beautiful Tax Bill – Part 6 💥 When you purchase qualifying business assets, you often have the chance to deduct the entire cost in the year you start using them. The two main ways to do this — Bonus Depreciation and Section 179 — both get you there, but in very different ways. […]

It’s back—and it’s permanent!100% Bonus Depreciation has officially returned for small business owners, giving you a powerful opportunity to write off qualifying purchases in full the year you place them in service. In Part 5 of our Big Beautiful Tax Bill video series, we break down everything you need to know about this powerful deduction […]

Are you making charitable contributions through your S Corporation? You might be cutting into your QBI deduction without realizing it. In Part 4 of our Big Beautiful Tax Bill video series, we explain how charitable giving can unintentionally reduce one of your most valuable tax breaks. Here’s what every S Corp owner needs to know: […]