Subject: The Hidden Benefits of Filing a Gift Tax Return (Form 709) in 2026
If you’ve made larger gifts to family or others, you may be required to file a federal gift tax return (Form 709), even if you don’t owe any actual gift tax.
Filing can feel like extra paperwork, but it also provides important protection and clarity for you and your estate.
Congress has officially blessed us with yet another account type. This one is built for children and is commonly being called a “Trump Account” (also referred to as a Section 530A / “Invest America” account). The elevator pitch: it’s a tax-advantaged, long-term investment account for a minor, seeded (in some cases) with government money, and designed to push families toward early investing.
Each year there's typically an open enrollment for many benefit programs from your employer.
Here are some tips to consider.
Business owners love two things: making money and not giving more to the IRS than necessary. A properly structured “working vacation” can help with both.
If you plan it correctly, a personal trip that includes real business activity can qualify as business travel.
That means a significant portion of the cost can become tax-deductible under current 2026 rules.