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How 529 Plans and Education Credits Work Together: A Complete Guide for Families

Paying for education can feel overwhelming. Between tuition bills, 529 plan withdrawals, scholarships, and IRS forms, it’s not always clear how everything fits together — ...
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The New OBBBA Senior Deduction: Everything Seniors Need to Know for 2025–2028

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a major new tax benefit for older Americans: a $6,000 annual deduction for individuals age 65 and ...
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The Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit Is Now Permanent — And More Valuable Than Ever

What business owners need to know about the new §45S rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Paid family and medical leave has ...
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Employee Meal Deductions Are Changing in 2026: What Every Business Needs to Know

Beginning January 1, 2026, the rules for deducting employer‑provided meals change more dramatically than at any point in the last 40 years. What used to ...
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2026 Retirement Plan Changes: What Employers and Employees Need to Know as the Year Begins

The first payrolls of 2026 are being processed right now, and for many employees age 50 and older, this year’s retirement contributions may look different ...
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Digital Asset Reporting Is Changing: What You Need to Know About the New Form 1099‑DA

If you buy, sell, trade, or use digital assets such as cryptocurrency, digital tokens, or digital collectibles, the way you report these activities on your ...
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IRS Notice 2025‑68: What Families Need to Know About the New “Trump Accounts” for Children

The IRS has released Notice 2025‑68, the first official guidance on a new type of tax‑favored savings account for children known as Trump Accounts. These ...
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Software Costs: Why Accounting and Tax Tell Different Stories

Imagine this: you’ve just invested millions in a new software platform. Your accountant tells you it’s an asset that needs to be capitalized. Your tax ...
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IRS Direct File Ends: What Simple Filers Should Know for 2026

At Kong and Associates, we specialize in complex tax matters—multi-entity structuring, audit defense, high-net-worth planning, and regulatory strategy. While our services are tailored to clients ...
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Tips Relief

IRS Grants 2025 Reporting Relief for Employers of Tipped Employees

If your business employs tipped workers—especially in hospitality, food service, or personal care—there’s important news from the IRS that could ease your reporting burden for ...
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R&D Credits

Arizona Taxpayers: What to Do Now That the R&D Expensing Deadline Has Passed

If your S corporation amended its federal return to expense domestic research and development (R&D) costs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), you ...
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2025 Arizona Tax Credits

Turn your tax dollars into impact—with zero extra cost.  Arizona offers several dollar-for-dollar tax credits that allow you to support local organizations while reducing your ...
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