Episode 132: Catch-Ups, Cutoffs & Contribution Caps: 2026 Retirement & Tax Gamechangers
Accounting and Accountability · Faw Casson CPAs
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Show Notes
In this episode:
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Why "goals" beat New Year's resolutions (and how business owners can take that mindset into tax season).
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A rundown of 2026 tax law changes that matter most for business owners—especially those involving deductions, 1099s, and retirement contributions.
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Proactive security and document exchange tips during tax season (and why SafeSend might be your new best friend).
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Key updates for employers: 1099 filing thresholds are changing, and new fringe benefit rules might affect your planning.
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Why HSAs and Roth 401(k) catch-ups are worth a closer look this year.
Diane Laird, Executive Director of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), shares how Dover's revitalization has evolved from piecemeal, market-driven change to a coordinated, community-led transformation. With decades in interior design and urban policy, she explains how a master plan has brought together public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders under one vision.
Key projects like the Mobility Center and a mixed-use redevelopment of the old Acme site are already underway, backed by creative financing and strategic zoning changes. The DDP's new nonprofit, Capital City Transformation Alliance, will reinvest parking revenue directly into future improvements, an unusual and impactful move.
Diane also previews Winterfest 2026, a free downtown celebration with ice sculptures, food trucks, music, and more—all part of a broader effort to boost foot traffic, local pride, and small business success downtown.