MillerMusmar-CPAs / Advisors

08/28/2026

Did you know some of your business meal deductions just changed? 🍽️

As of 2026, meals your business provides to employees, like cafeteria food, "working lunch" meals, or the occasional office snack, may no longer be tax-deductible. Client meals are still 50% deductible, but only if you separate them from entertainment costs (concerts, golf outings, etc.).

Want to know what changed, what stayed the same, and how it impacts your bottom line? We break it all down in our latest newsletter 👇

📖 Read more: https://millermusmar.com/newsletter/2026-meals-and-entertainment-update/

08/27/2026

🍦 Beating the heat, MillerMusmar style! Great scoops, great team. 😎

08/17/2026

Important Tax Alert!

The IRS is changing how automatic penalty relief works for eligible taxpayers.

Want to know what’s changing and how it could affect you?

👉 Read more: https://millermusmar.com/newsletter/important-tax-alert-automatic-penalty-relief/

The IRS is making it easier for taxpayers with a strong compliance history to avoid certain penalties. Beginning with eligible 2025 tax returns and 2026 quarterly returns, a new program called Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) will gradually replace the current First Time Abate (FTA) penalty re...

07/28/2026

🚗 IRS Mileage Rate Just Went Up Mid-Year!

Driving for business this year? The IRS has raised the standard mileage rate to 76¢ per mile for July 1 – Dec 31, 2026, up from 72.5¢ earlier in the year. That means 2026 now has two different rates to track, and getting your split right matters at tax time.

👉 Read more: https://millermusmar.com/newsletter/irs-raises-standard-mileage-rate/

07/24/2026

Numbers and deadlines matter, but family matters more. 💙

Happy Parent Appreciation Day to all the incredible parents out there, including the ones on our own team! Thank you for showing us every day what hard work and love look like.

07/16/2026

🚨 $300 Million in FEMA Security Grants Available for Nonprofits!
Houses of worship, schools, cultural centers, and other nonprofits at risk of attack can now apply for FY 2026 NSGP funding to strengthen physical security and cybersecurity, but state deadlines come before FEMA's July 24 cutoff, so time is limited.
Learn what's covered, who qualifies, and how to get started.
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Read more: https://millermusmar.com/newsletter/femas-fy-2026-nonprofit-security-grant-program-what-eligible-organizations-need-to-know/

07/15/2026

Last Chance to Register!

MillerMusmar CPAs is proud to support the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce's Tech Connect: Innovation & Technology (IT) Council Meetup!

Join cloud expert Bary Azmi for practical tips on avoiding costly cloud migration mistakes, improving security, and managing cloud costs.

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 AC Hotel by Marriott, Reston, VA

Don't miss this great networking and learning opportunity!

👉 Register here: https://business.restonchamber.org/events/details/tech-connect-innovation-and-technology-council-meetup-19752

07/10/2026

Virginia Employers: Important Retirement Compliance Update!
Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia has expanded the RetirePath Virginia program, lowering the employer threshold from 25 employees to just 5.

Read the full article on our website: https://millermusmar.com/newsletter/virginia-retirepath-expansion-takes-effect-july-1-2026/

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at MillerMusmar CPAs!
This year is extra special; we're celebrating 250 years of American independence! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Semiquincentennial, filled with time for family, friends, and celebration. Grateful for the clients and communities we get to serve every day.

06/30/2026

The MillerMusmar CPAs Team had a fantastic Annual Firm Meeting last week, centered around our theme: Evolve! Together.
The day was full of great ideas, creativity, and collaboration, followed by some fun team bonding at Swingers! ⛳️
Here's to continuing to Evolve! Together. 🙌