Part 2 of our small business year-end series covers the new $2,000 threshold for 1099s, how the 2026 charitable rules affect business owners, two payroll and estimated tax dates to circle, and why clean books come first.

The last few weeks of the year are your best opportunity to lower your 2026 tax bill.

Cash flow is still one of the strongest indicators of a business’s financial health.

A simple, consistent system for organizing your financial documents reduces stress and helps you take full advantage of the 2025 updates introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).

For small business owners, creating a solid budget is one of the most effective ways to ensure the year begins on the right foot.