Category: 1040 income tax

The IRS-Taxpayer Compact: How America’s Promise of Taxpayer Confidentiality Is Being Broken

A Bipartisan Crisis That Transcends Politics By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM, President MAS LLC, The Green Mission Inc., GM-ESG, and Probity Appraisal Group February 12, 2026 Every April, more than 150 million Americans perform an extraordinary act of trust. They hand over to the federal government their full legal names, dates of birth, […]

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THE LONG GAME

By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM Rental Property Passive Losses, Depreciation Recapture, and the Tax Consequences You Cannot Afford to Ignore President & CEO, MAS LLC | The Green Mission Inc. | Probity Appraisal Group | GM-ESG Published February 2026  |  For educational and professional reference purposes Introduction Residential rental real estate is one […]

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EQUITY COMPENSATION

ESPP, ISO, RSU, and SAFEs A Comprehensive Guide to Tax Implications, Advantages, and Strategic Applications By Jessica Marschall, CPA, ISA AM President & CEO, MAS LLC | The Green Mission Inc. | Probity Appraisal Group | GM-ESG January 2026 Introduction Equity compensation has become a cornerstone of modern employee benefits, particularly in technology, startup, and […]

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Virginia’s Proposed Net Investment Income Tax

An Analysis of House Bill 378 and Its Implications for High-Income Taxpayers By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM January 2026 Introduction View Post Virginia House Bill 378, introduced on January 12, 2026, by Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5), represents a significant departure from the Commonwealth’s historical approach to taxing investment income. If enacted, the legislation […]

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SEP-IRA Contribution Limits for 2025 and 2026:

What Business Owners and Self-Employed Individuals Need to Know By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM ~ January 20th, 2025 Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Accounts (SEP-IRAs) remain one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to small business owners and self-employed individuals. With higher contribution limits than traditional IRAs and relatively simple administration, […]

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The $2 Trillion Gamble

How Gutting the IRS and Killing Direct File May Cost Taxpayers Far More Than It Saves January 2026 | Tax Policy Analysis, Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, President MAS LLC In less than one year, the Trump administration has eliminated 25% of the IRS workforce (over 25,000 employees) while simultaneously canceling Direct File, a free tax-filing […]

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2025 Year-End Tax Strategy

Critical Deadlines and One Big Beautiful Bill Act Integration Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM  |  December 31, 2025 Executive Summary The final day of the calendar year represents a critical juncture for federal tax compliance and optimization. Following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, as Public […]

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No Tax on Overtime, Tips, and Social Security? Decoding the OBBBA’s Actual Deductions and Senior Benefits

By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, President MAS LLC December 31st, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, has generated significant buzz around its “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” provisions. However, as tax professionals, we need to look beyond the headlines to understand what […]

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Navigating the New Landscape of Charitable Contribution Deductions: Critical Changes for 2026 and Beyond

By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA President & CEO, MAS LLC December 2025 Executive Summary The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces fundamental changes to charitable contribution deductions effective January 1, 2026. These provisions create a complex interplay of new limitations, permanent extensions, and strategic planning opportunities that […]

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High-Impact Tax Issues Heading Into the 2026 Tax Season

A Strategic Advisory Guide for Sophisticated Taxpayers and Business Owners By Jessica Marschall, CPA, ISA AM President & CEO, MAS LLC | The Green Mission Inc. | Probity Appraisal Group | GM-ESG December 20th, 2025 As the 2026 filing season approaches, the questions being asked by sophisticated taxpayers are no longer about filing thresholds or […]

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