Gabor & Marotta LLC

05/06/2026

The bulldog has found a new home thanks to Chris Williams

05/06/2026

Congratulations to our scholarship awardees! Each student had an amazing and inspired dedication to community service.

26/04/2026

# # 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back: A Game-Changer for Your 2026 Cash Flow

For the last few years, business owners watched their tax breaks for equipment purchases slowly dwindle. We went from a full 100% deduction down to 80%, then 60%, making it harder to justify big investments in machinery or technology.

**That just changed.** With the passage of the **One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)**, the tax landscape has shifted back in favor of growth. As of 2026, **100% Bonus Depreciation** has been officially restored and made permanent for qualified property.

# # # What This Means for Your Business
Essentially, if you buy equipment for your business, you don't have to wait years to "write it off." You can deduct the **entire cost** in the very first year the item is put into use.

This applies to a wide range of "qualified property," including:
* **Machinery and Equipment:** From heavy yellow iron to specialized tools.
* **Technology:** Computers, servers, and certain "off-the-shelf" software.
* **Office Furniture:** Desks, chairs, and fixtures.
* **Certain Vehicles:** Business-use vehicles that meet specific weight requirements.

# # # Why the Timing Matters
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. By taking a full 100% deduction upfront, you significantly lower your taxable income for the year. This leaves more cash in your bank account right now—capital you can use to hire new staff, increase your marketing, or build up your reserves.

# # # A Quick Strategy Note
While 100% bonus depreciation is a powerful tool, it’s not always "one size fits all." In some cases, electing to use **Section 179** or even standard depreciation might be more beneficial depending on your specific state tax laws or long-term income projections.

**The Bottom Line:** If you’ve been holding off on a major purchase, the tax code is now giving you a green light. 2026 is the year to invest in the tools that will take your business to the next level.

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**Is your business planning a major upgrade this year? Drop a comment below or send us a message to discuss how these new rules might impact your 2026 tax strategy!**

04/03/2026

NYS ESTATE TAX CLIFF: The basic exclusion amount for dates of death on or after January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 is $7,350,000. If you own property in Rome Italy, New York State does not include the value of foreign owned real property for the calculation of the estate tax. Italy will tax the property directly as an Italian-situated asset. Follow us for more on the Imposta sulle Successioni.

11/02/2026

We have been in business 20 years! Stay tuned for more G&M anniversary announcements!

11/02/2026

Per New York law, people must have something called “standing” in order to start the process.

What is the deadline to contest?

25/12/2025

12/12/2025

You can make the world a better place with an estate plan.

4 NYC charities of note.

09/12/2025

What’s your strategy?

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable.

15/11/2025

Gold Bar Bob on sale now. Isabel Vincent covers it all in her new book. Gold Bar Bob

Senator Bob Menendez stands alone as the most corrupt US Senator in history. After corruption charges were dropped in a 2017 mistrial, he may have considered himself invincible. But when the Feds raided his home in June 2022, they found a gifted Mercedes Benz, more than $600,000 in cash,...