Key Differences Between House and Senate Tax Proposals

As of June 23, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee have released its version of the tax bill, aiming to match up with the House’s proposal that passed in May. Both versions extend major parts of the 2017 tax law and update certain business and individual tax breaks. But they take different approaches, and there are still some big differences to work through before anything becomes final. For taxpayers, it’s important to understand what each version includes in order to plan ahead, take advantage of new opportunities, and stay compliant.

2025-06-23T12:45:54-04:00June 23, 2025|Categories: Tax: Business, Tax: Individual, Uncategorized|Tags: |

Is Now the Time? Investing in a Franchise During Economic Uncertainty

Franchising is showing surprising strength in an otherwise uncertain economy. While many industries are slowing down, franchise businesses continue to grow across sectors and regions. With that momentum, many prospective business owners are asking whether now is the right time to invest in this established model.

2025-06-12T14:33:31-04:00June 13, 2025|Categories: Franchise|Tags: |

Scale Up or Start Up with Seller Financing: Key Considerations for Franchise Business Owners

Learn about how seller financing helps franchise owners bridge the gap between traditional financing and other deal types. Deal structure can vary, and thorough due diligence should still be conducted to vet potential buyers.

2025-06-12T14:31:29-04:00June 9, 2025|Categories: Franchise|Tags: |

House Ways and Means Committee Releases Draft Tax Bill

The House Ways and Means Committee has released a new draft tax bill that would extend several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), many of which are set to expire in the coming years. The proposal includes new and expanded incentives for businesses, updates to individual tax rates and deductions, and a range of temporary relief measures scheduled to run through 2028.

2025-05-19T11:06:52-04:00May 19, 2025|Categories: Tax: Business, Tax: Individual|Tags: |

Navigating Uncertainty: Key Economic and Policy Shifts Impacting Organizations

Rapid policy changes and legal challenges are making the business environment increasingly unpredictable. Shifts in trade, labor, and tax policies can create both opportunities and disruptions. While uncertainty is inevitable, businesses that stay informed, assess risks, and build flexibility into their operations will be better equipped to adapt

2025-03-06T13:01:12-05:00March 6, 2025|Categories: Tax: Business|Tags: |

2025 Economic Outlook for Franchises

In 2024, for the second year in a row, the franchise industry outperformed expectations thanks to upticks in consumer spending and slight improvements in the availability of labor. According to a report from the IFA, franchising is likely to keep growing and add more than 20,000 units and 210,000 jobs in 2025.  Learn interesting industry statistics and other key takeaways from the report.

2025-02-26T13:17:44-05:00February 25, 2025|Categories: Franchise, Retail, Small Business|Tags: |

The IRS Is Lowering Interest Rates: Now What?

In mid November, the IRS announced that interest rates will decrease by a percentage point for the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2025. Learn more about what that means for individuals and corporations.

2025-03-12T15:39:32-04:00November 26, 2024|Categories: Tax: Business, Tax: Individual|Tags: |

Top 5 Tax Considerations for Franchise Owners

Tax planning is a critical piece of managing a franchise; however, many franchise owners simply don’t have the time or background knowledge to adequately or strategically tackle the tax implications of owning a franchise. Learn about 5 of the most important and commonly overlooked tax considerations impacting franchisees and provide practical steps you can take to begin optimizing your tax situation.

2025-02-26T15:59:26-05:00October 22, 2024|Categories: Franchise, Tax: Business|Tags: |
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