Some deductions help today but quietly limit future flexibility.

Banks normalize earnings beyond tax timing.

If your banker keeps asking for the same schedules, there’s a reason.

Trend validation matters more than point-in-time accuracy.

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Repetition signals risk assessment, not micromanagement.

The average 401(k) balance grew 11% in 2025 cnn.com/2026/03/04/bus…

The IRS’s 2026 Dirty Dozen list is largely a mix of familiar schemes, from bad tax advice on social media  to impersonation attempts, but it does add one new entry: abusive undistributed long‑term capital gains claims. journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/mar/…

Sales tax mistakes stay hidden until audits.

Sales tax is balance-sheet risk.

Buyers question reliability before revenue.

Uncertainty drives valuation discounts.

Banks mirror buyer skepticism.

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