Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are a tax-efficient way for eligible IRA owners to support charitable organizations while managing taxable income. Individuals who are age 70½ or older may donate up to $108,000 in 2025 directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity. When structured properly, a QCD is excluded from taxable income, may satisfy Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) requirements, and can help reduce overall tax liability.

Getting your tax documents organized for your preparer can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. One of the most common questions we hear is, “What documents do I need for my individual tax return?”

Reflecting on 2025, Senter CPA has experienced significant growth and success, both personally and professionally. As we roll into 2026, we’re heading into our ninth year as a firm. That’s wild. It honestly feels like just yesterday that we unlocked the doors on January 1, 2018.

Tax season is getting a serious tech upgrade.

If you file Schedule C as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, you already know how detailed the IRS can be. The form requires a thorough breakdown of your business income and expenses, leaving little room for guesswork. Schedule C is the primary IRS form used to report your business’s profit or loss and completing it accurately is essential for both compliance and tax planning.

If you report rental income on Schedule E, you already know the IRS wants your numbers broken out by category and by property. Schedule E is the main IRS form used to report rental real estate income and expenses on your personal return, and clean detail makes prep faster and cuts down on follow-ups.

First off—thank you for being part of the Senter, CPA, P.C. family! Whether we helped untangle your taxes, guided your business through accounting complexities, or simply answered that one stubborn finance question that was bugging you, we hope we’ve made your financial life a little easier (and maybe even a little brighter!). Now, we’re turning to you—not for more numbers or forms—but for just a few kind words.

Recent tax legislation has introduced changes that may impact how Social Security benefits are taxed—especially for seniors with lower to moderate incomes. While the core rules around taxation of Social Security remain in place, new deductions and adjustments could offer relief for many retirees.

It’s almost that time of year again — 1099 season! Before you start panicking and digging through piles of receipts, let’s go over a few quick reminders to make sure your 1099s are accurate and filed on time.

Some big tax updates are coming in 2025 that can help small and mid-sized businesses save money—especially when it comes to buying equipment, investing in growth, and planning for taxes. Here’s what you need to know: