Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Top Accounting Firms: How Pease Bell Earned IPA Top 300
Pease Bell ranks #267 among top accounting firms in the U.S. on the IPA Top 300 list, offering tax, audit, and consulting in Cleveland,…
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C Corporation: Should Your Business Be a C Corp?
A C corporation is taxed separately from its owners at a flat 21% rate. Learn how a C corp compares to an S corp…
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S Corp Shareholder Basis: Structuring Loans for Tax Planning
S corp shareholder basis determines how much in passthrough losses you can deduct. Learn how to structure loans, calculate basis, and avoid costly IRS…
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CPA Firm Growth Strategy in Action
Pease CPAs accelerates its CPA firm growth strategy by adding Brent Grover to lead M&A advisory, distribution consulting, and high-growth practice areas.
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Bonus Depreciation Rules: What Changed Under the TCJA
Learn how bonus depreciation rules changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including Section 179 limits, the phase out schedule, and how the…
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Section 163(j): Business Interest Expense Limitation
Section 163(j) limits business interest expense deductions to 30% of adjusted taxable income. Learn the rules, exceptions, and how to file Form 8990.
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Qualified Business Income Deduction
The qualified business income deduction lets pass-through business owners deduct up to 20% of QBI under Section 199A. Learn who qualifies.
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Meals and Entertainment Deduction: 2026 Rules Explained
The meals and entertainment deduction allows businesses to deduct 50% of qualifying meal costs, while entertainment expenses remain non-deductible under current tax law.
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reshaped individual and business taxes with lower rates, a higher standard deduction, and new pass-through rules.…
