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Comparison chart of Section 179 and 100% bonus depreciation for 2026 with limits, year-end checklist and New Jersey differences

Tax Planning · Oct 9, 2026

Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation for 2026: Year-End Equipment Guide

Section 179 deduction 2026 limit is $2.56M and 100% bonus depreciation is back. How to write off equipment by Dec. 31, which to use, and the NJ catch.

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Flowchart: four questions to decide whether you need to issue a Form 1099 for 2026 payments, plus thresholds and 2027 deadlines

Bookkeeping · Oct 9, 2026

Form 1099 Preparation Guide for 2026 Payments: The New $2,000 Rule and How to File Right

The 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC threshold jumps to $2,000 for 2026 payments. Who needs a 1099, the 2027 deadlines, and a step-by-step QuickBooks process to file right.

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Keep-handy guide to the October 15, 2026 tax extension deadline: timeline, penalty amounts, and a pre-deadline checklist

Tax Deadlines · Oct 9, 2026

October 15, 2026 Tax Extension Deadline: What to Do Before It Hits

Filed an extension for your 2025 return? Your deadline is Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. What to file, what waiting costs, and the NJ and disaster-area exceptions.

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