Knowledge Base
In addition to providing proactive accounting and tax advisory services to our clients, Evans Sternau CPA aims to educate.
Understanding the Qualified Business Income Deduction: Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Learn how the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction has been a major tax benefit for small business owners and self-employed individuals under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
When Should You Start Estate Planning? Why Before 51 Matters
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or retired – start before 51 to protect your family, assets, and choices.
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer Strategies: Key Differences
Learn how estate planning and wealth transfer work together to protect assets and prepare heirs for lasting legacies.
Tax Planning for Trusts
Discover strategies for tax-efficient trust planning, from choosing the right structure to avoiding costly mistakes, so you can protect assets, reduce taxes, and maximize benefits for your heirs.
Understanding Bonus Depreciation and Section 179: What Business Owners Need to Know in 2025
Business owners know that when it comes to reducing tax liability, timing is everything, especially when it involves asset purchases. Two of the most powerful tools for managing depreciation in a tax-efficient way are Bonus Depreciation and the Section 179 Expense Deduction.
Wealth Transfer Planning: All You Need To Know
Discover how to protect your wealth and family with smart transfer strategies that avoid taxes, courts, and costly mistakes
A Guide to Common Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
Running a business is tough enough — don’t let the IRS take more than it should. This guide reveals 17 tax deductions that could seriously boost your bottom line.
Passive Income vs Non Passive Income
Nearly 1 in 3 millennials earn passive income—but tax pitfalls abound. Here’s how to avoid IRS headaches and boost your financial savvy.
Understanding Trust Taxation: A Guide for Trustees and Beneficiaries
Trust taxation can be complex. Learn key filing rules, distribution impacts, and essential tips trustees and beneficiaries need to manage taxes wisely
