When business owners want to improve profitability, raising prices is often one of the first ideas that comes to mind. Sometimes a price increase is appropriate, but it is not the only way to improve your bottom line. Before asking customers to pay more, it can be worthwhile to look closely at your expenses, operations, client mix, and the services that are actually producing the best return. A few thoughtful changes can improve margins without changing your published prices at all....

September brings several important tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Whether you make quarterly estimated tax payments or requested an extension for a 2025 tax return, here are a few dates to keep on your radar. September 15, 2026 Third Quarter Estimated Tax Payments If you are self-employed, own a business, have significant investment income, or otherwise do not have enough federal income tax withheld throughout the year, your third-quarter 2026 estimated tax payment is due...

Due to rising fuel costs, the IRS has increased the 2026 cents-per-mile rates for calculating certain vehicle deductions. Effective July 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, SUV, van, pickup truck or panel truck is 76 cents per mile, up from 72.5 cents per mile for the first half of the year. The revised rate for medical and certain qualified moving purposes is 23.5 cents per mile, up from 20.5 cents per mile. For charitable driving, the 14 cents per mile rate...