JR Clausen CPAs Urges 2026 Tax Planning Ahead of September and October Deadlines
The first full year of new tax rules raises the stakes as JR Clausen CPAs helps owners act before December 31.
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Reno, NV / Storyteller / Aug 28, 2026 /
JR Clausen CPAs is moving the 2026 tax conversation from March to August, while Reno, Nevada business owners can still change the decisions behind the numbers. The first full tax year under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings depreciation sequencing and deduction eligibility into sharper focus as September and October filing deadlines draw closer. December 31 closes the window on many year-end decisions, making mid-year analysis a chance to test capital purchases, deductions, and tax positions before available options disappear.
JR Clausen CPAs is running 2026 tax scenarios while Northern Nevada business owners still have the power to change the inputs. Most One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, making 2026 the first full year businesses must translate the new framework into tax decisions. Income, entity type, timing, and depreciation sequence can change the outcome; once the year closes, many of those variables stop being choices and become facts.
For JR Clausen CPAs, that makes the order of the math as important as the deductions themselves. As an established accounting firm in Reno, NV, the firm uses tax planning to weigh Section 179 against bonus depreciation based on entity type, taxable income, and planned capital spending. A newly formed or relocated Northern Nevada manufacturer placing machinery in service, for example, can reach a different tax result simply by changing that sequence. With Q3 estimated payments and extended partnership and S corporation returns due September 15, followed by extended individual returns on October 15, those calculations have immediate deadlines attached to them.
The numbers make the sequencing question concrete. Section 179 allows up to $2,560,000 in expenses for 2026, with phase-out beginning above $4,090,000 in qualifying purchases. Full first-year bonus depreciation, meanwhile, is permanently restored for eligible property acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025. Neither provision operates in a vacuum, making deduction timing and sequence a business-specific calculation rather than an automatic tax move.
Depreciation is only one part of that equation. The Reno-based accounting firm carries the same case-by-case analysis into its tax preparation work as other 2026 provisions come into play. The QBI deduction is permanent, with wider phase-in ranges that may change eligibility for owners previously limited by wage or property tests, while domestic R&D costs are immediately deductible again rather than amortized. Income, investment, deductions, and timing therefore have to be read together, not provision by provision.
“March can tell an owner what happened. August still gives them time to decide what happens next,” a JR Clausen CPAs spokesperson said. “Running the numbers before year-end gives owners room to weigh capital purchases, entity structure, and deductions while those choices can still affect the outcome.”
Why 2026 Tax Decisions Cannot Wait Until Filing Season
Federal tax decisions do not stop at the state line. Businesses exceeding $4 million in Nevada gross revenue face Commerce Tax filing requirements roughly 45 days after the June 30 fiscal year end, while Modified Business Tax follows a separate schedule. Nevada-California operations can add apportionment and residency questions, which JR Clausen CPAs weighs alongside federal strategy. When the issue moves beyond planning into unresolved filings, notices, or IRS matters, the firm’s tax resolution services address the compliance problem directly.
Key Features and Facts
Service area: Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Northern Nevada
Core work: Tax planning, tax preparation, entity structuring, depreciation analysis, and state compliance
Businesses served: Capital-intensive, multi-state, industrial, and manufacturing companies
2026 approach: Run the numbers before year-end while businesses can still act on the result
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does JR Clausen CPAs determine whether Section 179 or bonus depreciation should apply first?
A: The firm weighs entity type, taxable income, qualifying purchases, and depreciation history rather than treating either deduction as the automatic first choice.
Q: How can the QBI deduction affect a business owner’s 2026 tax position?
A: The deduction is permanent, with wider 2026 phase-in ranges. JR Clausen CPAs evaluates the revised thresholds against each owner’s circumstances, including applicable wage and property limitations.
Q: When does Nevada’s Commerce Tax apply?
A: Businesses exceeding $4 million in Nevada gross revenue face a separate Commerce Tax filing requirement roughly 45 days after the June 30 fiscal year end.
Q: Why does JR Clausen CPAs emphasize August and September planning?
A: August and September leave owners time to test purchases, deductions, and entity decisions before year-end, with September 15 and October 15 creating immediate filing checkpoints.
Q: How can business owners schedule 2026 tax planning?
A: Business owners can contact JR Clausen CPAs through the firm’s website or by phone to discuss their 2026 tax position.
To learn which 2026 tax decisions may require action before December 31, business owners can connect with JR Clausen CPAs at https://jrclausencpas.com/.
About JR Clausen CPAs
JR Clausen CPAs is a Reno-based accounting firm that connects tax, financial reporting, and advisory work around the decisions businesses and individuals face. Its certified public accountants help clients evaluate financial choices in context rather than isolation, while the firm’s accountants support increasingly complex needs as operations grow, ownership structures change, and reporting responsibilities expand. The firm’s current materials confirm its proactive, year-round planning model and work across Nevada and California.
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Address: 65 E Regency Wy Ste C, Reno, NV 89509
Phone: 775-746-2900
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Disclaimer: This press release is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, accounting, or legal advice. Tax laws and regulations are subject to change, and the application of tax provisions depends on individual circumstances. Readers should consult a qualified tax professional or advisor regarding their specific situation.
