2026 IRS Penalty & Abatement Strategies for High-Income Virginia Filers
IRS penalties got sharper in 2026 and if you're a high-income filer or business owner in Virginia, the stakes just went up. Here's the complete playbook for avoiding penalties and getting relief when things go sideways.
Solo 401(k) vs. SEP vs. SIMPLE for High Earners With W‑2 + K‑1 Income (2025–2026 Limits)
If you earn a high W-2 and also have K-1 income, the right small business retirement plan can unlock a five-figure deduction—without blowing past IRS limits.
Ways to Pay Your Kids (Legally) and Cut Your Tax Bill: The Family Payroll Playbook
Learn how to hire your kids legally, document it correctly, and potentially reduce your family’s tax bill—without triggering an audit.
If you’re paying your teenager’s phone bill, car insurance, or spending money out of your personal account, you might be missing a cleaner option: put them on the payroll (legitimately).
Accountable Plans 101: Reimbursing Home Office, Phone & Travel the Right Way
If you’re an S-Corp owner paying for your home office, phone, internet, mileage or travel out of pocket, you’re likely missing deductions. This guide explains how an IRS-approved accountable plan turns those costs into tax-free reimbursements for you and tax-deductible expenses for your business.
Augusta Rule (280A(g)) Without Risk: 7-Point Documentation Checklist
Learn how to legally rent your home to your own S-corp, C-corp, or partnership for up to 14 days a year, deduct the rent at the entity level, receive it tax-free personally, and back it all with audit-ready documentation using a 7-point checklist.