Schedule A itemized deductions return in play for 2026 as the SALT cap rises from $10,000 to $40,400, charitable gifts face a new 0.5% AGI floor, and the $750,000 mortgage interest cap becomes permanent. This guide covers what qualifies, what changed under the OBBB, and how to decide whether itemizing beats the standard deduction.
Schedule C reports business income and expenses for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs. This guide walks through every line of the form, the $400 filing threshold, the home office and 70-cent-per-mile vehicle deductions, and the recordkeeping that holds up under IRS review.
A practical reference for small business owners on what records the IRS requires, how long to keep each type (3, 4, 6, or 7 years), the de minimis $75 receipt rule, and how to build a system you will actually maintain month after month.
A UCC-1 financing statement lasts five years and can block future financing if a lender forgets to file a UCC-3 termination after payoff. This guide covers specific vs. blanket liens, how to search your state's records, and how to force a termination under Article 9.
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