hmck.net RSS Feed https://hmck.net/ Take a look at our recent blog posts and client newsletter articles. en-us Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tax-Smart Building Improvements https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#3 If your business is planning improvements to a building before year end, careful planning may allow you to maximize your 2026 tax deduction. A special safe harbor can allow qualifying small businesses to deduct such expenditures currently - but only if expenses don't exceed the applicable limit. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#3 Get Ahead of Taxable Benefits https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#1 As year end approaches, businesses have plenty of tax and payroll tasks competing for attention. One easy-to-overlook area is employee and owner benefits. Identifying taxable benefits before the final payroll runs of 2026 can help prevent reporting errors, payroll tax problems and unexpected Form W-2 adjustments. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#1 Could You Owe the NIIT? https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#2 Selling a highly appreciated investment late in the year could trigger an additional tax cost: the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT). If you're considering a significant transaction before January 1, first estimate the potential tax impact and evaluate planning opportunities. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.hmck.net/newsletter.php#2