2026 Tax Deadlines You Can’t Miss

As 2026 unfolds, tax preparers and their clients are facing more than just routine filing deadlines. This year represents a convergence of expiring incentives, evolving IRS guidance, and statute-driven planning windows, which create significant planning opportunities. Many of these opportunities are time-sensitive, meaning that you must take advantage of them or the benefit will be lost.

The Overlooked Tax Benefit of Cost Segregation: Partial Asset Dispositions

When thinking of cost segregation studies, most investors think of its main benefit of accelerating depreciation deductions to reduce tax liability. While that’s the widely known use for cost segregation, there’s another benefit that often gets missed: Partial Asset Dispositions (PAD).

PAD is a powerful tool in fixed asset tax planning. When used right, it can create large deductions and even create permanent tax savings.

Qualified Production Property Interim Guidance Released

The IRS has released IRS Notice 2026-16, providing interim guidance on the new Qualified Production Property (QPP) asset class enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This guidance clarifies eligibility, elections, and recapture mechanics for the new 100% special depreciation allowance available to qualifying production facilities.

Top 2026 Specialty Tax Opportunities for Manufacturers

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2026 promises to be a pivotal year for manufacturers looking to optimize their tax position. With significant legislative changes and expanded incentives, the right planning can translate into substantial savings. Read more about the top opportunities manufacturers should prioritize this year.

The Importance of Specialty Tax in CPA Client Planning

For most CPAs, tax season is a sprint—one that rarely leaves room to explore opportunities beyond core compliance. While specialty tax strategies such as cost segregation, R&D credits, and utility sales tax exemptions can create substantial savings, they’re often underutilized.

Your Guide to Cost Segregation

Tax planning can often feel overwhelming, especially for real estate owners trying to navigate a maze of strategies to minimize their tax liability. One tool that’s both powerful and underutilized is cost segregation.

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