Articles by Justin Gluska

The Florida House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment Thursday that would eliminate all non-school property taxes on homesteaded properties starting January 1, 2027. The 80-30 vote fell strictly along party lines, with Republicans backing the measure and Democrats opposing it. The proposal faces steep odds of reaching voters. The Florida Senate has not introduced any [...]

Tax season often feels like the finish line, yet the result is shaped by choices and events throughout the year. A job change, a raise, side income, a move, or a growing family can all affect what you owe. Tax rules also change over time, so last year’s approach may no longer apply today.  Tax planning [...]

Two House members introduced legislation Tuesday that would give companies a federal tax credit for training employees in artificial intelligence skills, pairing financial incentives with a government-led campaign to promote adoption across industries. The AI Workforce Training Act from Representatives Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, and Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, would allow [...]

Minnesota lawmakers are racing against the clock to decide whether the state will match federal tax changes that eliminated income taxes on overtime and tips, a decision complicated by the fact that 570,000 residents have already filed their 2025 tax returns. The legislature has until its May session end to act, but tax season closes [...]

Taxes and retirement planning often stay at the bottom of the list until filing season arrives and the balance due feels larger than expected. Many dentists in private practice face high overhead and uneven cash flow, so every deduction and every retirement contribution may matter. This guide focuses on dentists who own or co-own a practice, [...]

Long days on the job and unpredictable work often make taxes and retirement planning easy to push aside. Yet every invoice you send, tools you buy, and miles you drive has potential tax consequences. The small choices you make now can shape how comfortably you live once you hang up your tools.  Electricians work in many [...]

Many self-employed professionals and business owners track revenue and expenses closely but still feel uncertain when it is time to estimate taxes.  Several rules influence your actual taxable income, and one of the most important is the qualified business income deduction under Section 199A. This deduction may reduce up to 20% of certain business income, yet [...]

Running a small business or earning income through a partnership or S-Corp can come with unique tax advantages.  One of the most valuable is the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, designed to reward business owners for their investment and risk. But understanding how this deduction works is not always straightforward, especially when it comes to the [...]

Two businesses can generate the same earnings and still end up with different tax outcomes. The difference often comes down to structure and how taxable income is defined. The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction could reduce taxable income for many pass-through owners. But the benefit is not uniform, and the result can shift based on [...]