AB CPA, Inc.

Full service CPA firm that offers consulting. accounting and tax services.

01/27/2026

Psst! Want to save more for retirement? If your employer offers one, use your Health Savings Account (HSA). You might already contribute pretax earnings and use the balance for out-of-pocket medical expenses. But because HSA balances carry over year to year and can grow indefinitely tax-deferred, these accounts also work as retirement savings tools. After age 65, you can use penalty-free distributions for nonmedical expenses, but they’ll be taxable. So if you’ve maximized contributions to a 401(k) and IRA, HSAs offer another opportunity. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to discuss retirement savings strategies.

01/26/2026

Beginning in 2025, businesses can once again deduct domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses in the year they’re incurred, rather than amortizing them over five years. In addition, “small businesses” can file amended returns to claim the deduction retroactively for 2022 through 2024. Regardless of size, businesses that incurred domestic R&E expenses in 2022 through 2024 can elect to accelerate the remaining deductions for those expenditures over a one- or two-year period. If your business has incurred domestic R&E expenses in any of these years, call us at (708) 430-3232 to discuss how these changes can help boost your cash flow.

01/23/2026

Legislation in 2025 made 100% bonus depreciation permanent for businesses that purchase and place into service qualified new or used property after Jan. 19, 2025. However, when you file your 2025 income tax return, you can choose to use the old 40% bonus depreciation rate. Why would you do this? You may want to save more tax in 2025 than you would following normal depreciation but preserve some deductions for the future. For example, if you anticipate being in a higher tax bracket in 2026, deductions will be more valuable. Another reason is to prevent large net operating losses, which 100% bonus depreciation can create. Call us at (708) 430-3232 for help determining which tax breaks will be most beneficial to claim on your 2025 return and which ones might make sense to forgo.

01/21/2026

If you itemize deductions, you may be able to claim the medical expense deduction to the extent your eligible expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. This floor can be difficult to exceed, but “bunching” expenses into a single year instead of spreading them over two years can help. Of course, health comes first, so don’t delay essential care just to save taxes. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to discuss whether a bunching strategy could make sense for you.

01/20/2026

Writing a comprehensive business plan is an absolute imperative when launching a business. But it’s also important for running one. Why? Because your business plan can help you see into the future. As long as it’s properly structured, adheres to sound strategies and contains accurate data, a business plan should spell out in black and white what your company will accomplish and how it will get there. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 for help determining whether your business plan is still the crystal ball it needs to be.

01/19/2026

Bookkeeping software helps small businesses track income, reconcile accounts and generate reports. But technology can’t replace professional judgment or real-world experience. An outside bookkeeping or accounting professional adds context and clarity to your company’s financial data. We can help you interpret results, stay compliant with changing tax laws, manage cash flow and make smarter business decisions. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to turn your financial data into a strategic plan that drives growth.

01/16/2026

The employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave has been made permanent. (It previously had been scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2025.) The credit amount ranges from 12.5% to 25% of eligible wages paid to qualifying employees for up to 12 weeks of paid leave. Beginning in 2026, employers have the option to claim the credit for the same percentage of insurance premiums paid or incurred during the tax year for active family and medical leave coverage. You can’t claim the credit for both wages and premiums, however. Call us at (708) 430-3232 to learn more. We can help evaluate your options and implement a leave program that complies with the IRS requirements for the credit.

01/14/2026

A standard IRA makes an excellent retirement savings tool, so long as you’re satisfied with plain vanilla investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If your tastes run spicier, you might want to consider opening a self-directed traditional or Roth IRA. These vehicles offer similar tax benefits but also accept investments in closely held business interests, commodities, precious metals and real estate. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to learn more about the advantages (and a few risks) associated with self-directed IRAs.

01/13/2026

Filing your income tax return early can help protect you from tax refund fraud, a scam in which thieves file bogus returns using victims’ Social Security numbers. It can cause big headaches and delay legitimate refunds. But if you file first, it will be the return filed by a potential thief that will be rejected, not yours. Call us at (708) 430-3232 to get your return preparation started.

01/12/2026

It’s common for small businesses to work with friends, relatives and affiliated companies. After all, they can be loyal workers and trustworthy business partners. But if related-party transactions aren’t handled properly, they can distort financial results, affect loan eligibility and even trigger IRS scrutiny. We can help you identify and record these transactions at market terms. Proper documentation supports compliance and provides clearer insight into how these arrangements affect cash flow and profitability. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to keep your books accurate and transparent.

01/09/2026

Not everyone is eligible to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA. For example, for 2026, deduction eligibility for single taxpayers who also contribute to a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) plan, phases out with income between $81,000 and $91,000. For joint filers, the phaseout range for a spouse who contributes to a work-based plan is $129,000 to $149,000. For a spouse who doesn’t contribute to a work-based plan, the phaseout range is $242,000 to $252,000. Also for 2026, Roth IRA contribution eligibility phases out as follows: $153,000 to $168,000 for single filers, $242,000 to $252,000 for joint filers, and $0 to $10,000 for married separate filers. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 if you have questions.

01/07/2026

Business owners: 100% bonus depreciation is back. It had been scheduled to drop to 40% for 2025 and 20% for 2026 and to disappear for 2027. Also, the Sec. 179 expensing limit has doubled for 2025 and is indexed for inflation going forward. Eligible assets for both breaks generally include machinery, equipment, computers, furniture and certain qualified improvements to nonresidential real estate. These tax law changes could make a meaningful difference on your 2025 return and in your 2026 planning. Contact us at (708) 430-3232 to learn more.

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9944 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL
60465

Telephone

+17084303232

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http://www.abcpainc.com/

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