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The “No Tax on Tips” rule is retroactive to 2025, but the IRS has labeled 2025 a transition year. For QSR franchises and restaurant operators, that means the deduction exists without fully built reporting systems. Here’s what qualifies as a tip, what doesn’t, and how to document it correctly before W-2 season.

Email fraud is no longer obvious—and it’s costing businesses big. Nearly 90% of cyberattacks start in inboxes, with losses averaging $120,000 per incident. From spoofed payroll requests to fake vendor updates, scammers are getting smarter. Learn the warning signs and practical steps to protect your business before year-end.

When a business acquisition falls apart, the tax treatment of your costs depends on what you spent and whether you pursue a similar venture later. Initial investigation costs may become personal and non-deductible, while acquisition-specific expenses can qualify as short-term capital losses. Understanding these rules can save you thousands when deals don’t go as planned.

You may not need to buy anything new to get a big 2025 write-off. By converting a personal vehicle to qualified business use, OBBBA allows up to 100% bonus depreciation of the allowable basis—especially powerful for heavy SUVs and trucks. This guide explains the lower-of-cost-or-FMV basis rule, luxury-auto caps, why Section 179 doesn’t apply, and the documentation you need (mileage logs, FMV support, conversion date) to capture the deduction cleanly.

You may not need to buy anything new to get a big 2025 write-off. By converting a personal vehicle to qualified business use, OBBBA allows up to 100% bonus depreciation of the allowable basis—especially powerful for heavy SUVs and trucks. This guide explains the lower-of-cost-or-FMV basis rule, luxury-auto caps, why Section 179 doesn’t apply, and the documentation you need (mileage logs, FMV support, conversion date) to capture the deduction cleanly.

Before you model a single dollar, test the concept. This guide walks through six markers—Item 19 transparency, real unit economics, franchise support, royalty split, startup cost ratio, and brand compliance—so you can separate polished pitches from scalable, sustainable opportunities.

Inherited IRA rules tighten in 2025: most heirs must take annual RMDs and empty the account within 10 years. Here’s what changed, who gets exceptions, and how to plan withdrawals to avoid penalties and tax spikes.