Articles by Gina Khawam
CPA
Tax Manager
Gina Khawam is a Tax Manager for BeachFleischman. She has provided tax and consulting services for a variety of privately held companies, individuals, and nonprofit organizations since 2017. Gina leads the firm’s Nonprofit Client Service Team and is also a member of the Science & Manufacturing/Large Taxpayer Client Service Team.
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Arizona Tax Credit Alert 2026
Read the latest update regarding the extended charitable giving incentives for Arizona taxpayers in 2026.
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Business and Other Mileage Rates Increase for the Second Half of 2026
The IRS increased 2026 standard mileage rates for business, medical and qualifying moving expenses starting July 1. Learn what changed and how it may affect deductions and reimbursements.
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IRS Rolls Out Automatic Penalty Relief
Learn how the IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty program may help qualifying taxpayers avoid certain late-filing, late-payment, and deposit penalties automatically.
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IRS Final Regulations Clarify the Qualified Cash Tips Deduction
The IRS finalized rules for the qualified cash tips deduction, clarifying eligible occupations, voluntary tips, manager rules and anti-abuse standards.
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Filed Your Taxes? Here’s What to Do Next
Filed your taxes already? Learn what to do next, including how long to keep tax records, when to update withholding, how to review estimated payments, and how to handle an IRS notice.
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New 2026 Tax Provisions May Affect Your Tax Planning
Understand key 2026 tax law changes: charitable deduction updates, AMT exemption shifts, Roth catch-up rules, 529 K–12 limits, QBI phase-ins and more. Get planning tips to prepare now.
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2026 Tax Calendar
Stay ahead of 2026 tax deadlines with this comprehensive calendar covering filing dates, estimated payments, employer requirements, and important IRS forms.
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New IRS Guidance on Section 530A Trump Accounts
Learn how Section 530A “Trump accounts” work: eligibility, Form 4547 election, $1,000 pilot contribution, limits, and 529 plan comparisons.
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Year-end strategies to help minimize your 2025 business taxes
Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) impacts bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, PTET deductions, QBI deductions, and R&E deductions to help minimize your federal tax liability.
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Year-end tax planning: 4 smart moves to cut your 2025 taxes
Discover 4 actionable year-end tax strategies for 2025, including SALT deductions, charitable giving, and MAGI management. Start planning today to maximize savings.
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New payroll and information reporting rules demand immediate action
Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes payroll tax reporting and information return rules starting in 2026. Discover new thresholds, tip and overtime deductions, and Form W-2 updates.
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IRS issues guidance on R&E expense deductions under OBBBA
The OBBBA permanently allows the deduction of domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenses in the year incurred, starting with the 2025 tax year. The IRS has issued transitional guidance on the change.