If you run a family business, you've probably asked yourself at some point, "Can I hire my adult child to work at my company?" Well, the short answer is yes. When structured correctly, hiring your adult child can reduce your company's taxable income while creating meaningful financial opportunities for your family.

If you’re a freelancer or gig worker, you know that independence from an employer comes with its own unique set of financial challenges. You’re responsible for managing irregular income, planning for taxes, funding your own benefits, and building long-term security—all while staying focused on serving your clients. Self-employed professionals should be aware that consulting with a CPA can provide smart, legally sound tax strategies tailored to their specific situation. This kind of proactive guidance not only helps you stay organized and compliant, it also supports better cash flow, reduces surprises at tax time, and ultimately helps you keep more of what you earn.

Charitable giving can be deeply personal, but the tax impact can be beneficial to you as well. If you want your donations to support your overall tax plan, it helps to think about your giving strategy early in the year instead of waiting until December. That's even more important in 2026 because the OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) introduced new rules that change how charitable deductions work.