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100% Bonus Depreciation becomes PermanentBusinesses can immediately deduct the full cost of qualifying assets (machinery, equipment, vehicles, etc.) purchased after January 19, 2025

Section 179 Expensing IncreasedFor 2026, the immediate expense limit is $2.5 million, phasing out after $3.63 million in asset purchases.

Research & Experimental (R&D) Expense DeductionFull and immediate expensing of domestic R&D costs (instead of amortizing), applicable to software and other research, made permanent

Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction Made PermanentThe 20% deduction for pass-through business income is permanent, expanded thresholds and a $400 minimum deduction for qualifying business income

1099 Reporting Thresholds RaisedStarting 2026, businesses only need to issue 1099-NEC and MISC forms for payments over $2,000 (up from $600). 1099-K thresholds also revert to $20,000 and 200+ transactions.

Payroll Tax Breaks for Tips and OvertimeNew deductions ensure no federal tax is applied to earmarked tips and overtime pay through 2028.

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing IR-2026-02, Jan. 8, 2026The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing | Internal Revenue Service

• Centralizing your data so customer info, sales, operations, and marketing aren’t scattered across tools
• Standardizing formats, so AI systems can read and learn from your information
• Setting clear data quality rules to avoid “garbage in, garbage out” outcomes.

Strong data practices also make it easier to adopt tools like predictive analytics, automated reporting, and AI‑driven customer engagement.

Networking Insight: Strengthen relationship‑driven networks, not just contact lists. Most companies collect contacts but don’t build real relationships. The businesses that win in 2026 will be the ones that:

• Nurture a small circle of high‑value partners, not hundreds of weak ties
• Check in regularly with collaborators, suppliers, and clients
• Share insights or opportunities without expecting anything immediately in return

This creates a network that actually works when you need it—introductions, referrals, and early access to opportunities. 

References: Bloomberg.com & Harvard Business Review

 Switzerland Embraces Crypto RegulationFT’s Business Insight highlights Switzerland’s move to establish itself as a global crypto hub, leveraging its reputation for trust and stability. The country is creating frameworks to attract blockchain and decentralized finance projects, signaling a major shift in traditional banking norms. [ ft.com]

 AI Boom Drives Big Tech Spending SurgeNYT’s latest coverage shows tech giants—Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon—accelerating AI investments despite bubble concerns. Spending exceeds $70 billion for infrastructure and talent, with Nvidia emerging as a $5 trillion market leader in AI chips. [ nytimes.com]

 Berkshire Hathaway Prepares for Leadership TransitionNYT reports Warren Buffett is stepping back from active leadership, signaling a new era for Berkshire Hathaway. His farewell note emphasizes philanthropy and succession planning, with major implications for conglomerate strategy and investor confidence. [ nytimes.com]