Elimination of the Penny – Effect on the Collection of Sales Tax

This article was published by the MA Department of Revenue. I. Introduction The U.S. Treasury minted the last penny on November 12, 2025. Nevertheless, a penny remains legal tender. As a result, vendors may be experiencing a penny shortage, and they have begun rounding to the nickel to make change. This Directive provides guidance to vendors [...]

IRS Sets 2026 Business Standard Mileage Rate at 72.5 Cents Per Mile, Up 2.5 Cents

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles has increased by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes has decreased by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional [...]

It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning for Next Year: Check Withholding Now.

This article was published by the IRS. Even though the tax filing deadline for tax year 2025 passed a couple weeks ago, it’s not too early to start planning for next filing season. Planning now can help taxpayers avoid surprises next year. One action that can be taken is checking for proper tax withholding. What is [...]

S Corporation: Pass-Through Taxation and IRS Filing Basics

An S corporation is a business that elects to pass income, losses, deductions, and credits through to its shareholders for federal tax purposes. The S corporation generally doesn't pay income tax. Instead, the income passes through to the shareholders, who report it on their individual tax returns. To be treated as an S corporation, a business [...]

When and How to Amend a Tax Return

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who discover an error after filing a federal tax return may need to file an amended return. There are some instances where an amended return isn’t required such as when the IRS corrects errors during processing or requests missing forms or schedules separately. Reasons to file an amended [...]

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