How do you feel about AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) keeps improving, offering functionality and enhancements to most businesses. Have you considered that you may be able to use it to streamline operations, improve customer interactions, or uncover growth opportunities? Getting the max benefit calls for doing much more than jumping on the bandwagon. To make […]
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Understanding the New 529 Plan Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): What Rudler Clients Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in 2025, brings several important changes to 529 college savings plans. At Rudler, we know that education planning is a top priority for many of our clients, and we want to help you understand how these new rules may affect your family’s savings and tax […]
Section 168(n): A New Tax Break for Manufacturers
At Rudler, PSC, we know many of our manufacturing clients are focused on expanding, modernizing, and investing in new facilities. A new law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025), has created a major tax-saving opportunity to help with those investments. . Under Section 168(n) of the tax code, businesses can now […]
Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions: 2025 Updates and What’s Ahead
For 2025, the federal estate and gift tax basic exclusion amount, the amount you can transfer free of federal estate or gift tax, has increased to $13,990,000 per individual, up from $13,610,000 in 2024. The annual exclusion for gifts, the amount you can give to any individual each year without using your lifetime exemption, has […]
How the OBBBA Changes Charitable Contribution Deductions: What You Need to Know
Rudler is here to help you understand and take advantage of the new charitable giving rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). If you have questions about how these changes affect your tax situation, our team is ready to guide you. Overview of the OBBBA and Charitable Giving The OBBBA, effective for the […]
New Gambling Tax Rule Alert: Why Breaking Even Could Now Cost You
If you’re a taxpayer who dabbles in gambling—or a professional gambler—major changes are coming your way starting in 2026. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces a new twist to the long-standing rules around gambling losses, and it’s not a lucky break. Even if you’re a “break-even” gambler, Uncle Sam might still come knocking. […]
How can your business set the stage for organic sales growth?
For businesses looking to reach the next level of success, there’s no bigger star than organic sales growth. Simply defined, this is achieving an increase in revenue through existing operations rather than from mergers, acquisitions or other external investments. As you’ve likely noticed, coaxing this star into the spotlight isn’t easy. How can you set […]
The OBBB Act and the Child Tax Credit: Key Updates for 2025 and Beyond
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, introducing sweeping tax reforms that are set to reshape the financial landscape for American families. Among the most significant provisions is a permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC), aimed at providing enhanced support to families with children. This change […]
Still Paying AMT? Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t)
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate federal income tax system that operates alongside the regular tax system — but with important differences. Unlike the regular system, the AMT targets certain types of income that are typically tax-free and disallows some common deductions. If your AMT calculation results in a higher amount than your […]
The OBBBA Phases Out Clean Energy Tax Incentives
The recently passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) marks a significant shift in federal tax policy, as President Trump and congressional Republicans move to curtail several clean energy tax benefits that were established or expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Below is an overview of the major individual tax credits that are scheduled […]