🏛️ 2025/2026 Tax Tips - Top ECE Changes to Help Save $$$

Today’s Issue: Best TACOS in America; New Tax Needs for This Year; ECE in the News = 1.75 cups of coffee.

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🌮 Top 100 Taco Spots in the US: Oh my gosh, oh my gosh….I LOVE TACOS. If I’m ever having a bad day, I know a taco spot that cheers me right up. It’s an American comfort food. Today is Taco Tuesday after all. 🇲🇽 At home, hosting with tacos is a breeze. Vegan? Gotta a taco for that…Chicken or beef? Gotta a taco for that. Yelp just released its top 100 taco shops across the country. This list may have one right around the corner from you! Check out the link to see if your favorite spot is listed or find a new place 👉👉👉 HERE!!

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💸 Tax Season is Upon Us - Changes for 2025/26 You Need to Know

The recent funding freezes are creating huge financial impacts on ECE. As tax season is upon us, we did some digging to share what’s new. A LOT happened in 2025 that can help your centers, staff and families save some money. 💴 We’ll be covering what’s new and what to do over the next two issues as a there are a TON of things you should know.

For example, did you know about the following?

• How updated depreciation can save you lots on taxes

• Expanded family FSAs can help pay for ECE

• New rules on overtime taxes help staff save $$$!

This week’s blog post covers the following:

• New tax legislation that you need to KNOW

• Immediate impact on ECE owners, staff and parents

• Quick action items to help each cohort so that you can all save money

Take this information and share with your CPA, staff and families.

Want a PRO TIP that will build family & staff trust? Take the details in the blog post and ask ChatGPT to create 1-pagers for families and staff to maximize tax savings. Not all heroes wear capes! Become their TAX HERO! 🦸🏼‍♂️

👇‼️  Click the button below for the full post. We lay it out so you get a quick understanding and some simple “NEXT STEPS.”👇‼️👇

ECE In The News

🤖 Pre-K Generative AI is on the Rise: According to research, 29% of preschool teachers use generative AI in the classroom. Only 20% of those use it less than once a week. To compare, 42% of elementary school teachers use the tech. Want to see how they’re using it? Click this 👉👉 ARTICLE?

💲Arkansas To Get a Fat $15M Check: Arkansas was just awarded a $14.75M federal Preschool Development Grant to shore up ECE services for children from birth to age 5. Figuring out how to apply for these grants is half the battle. The article contains some good insights Click 👉👉 HERE to get the deets.

The Internet is a Playground:

🗓️ On this Day in History: In 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (aka FDR), the only president to be elected to 3 terms, was inaugurated to his 4th and final term. His 13-year run as president was what later brought in the current two-term limit. Great history lesson for the kids! 🇺🇸

🛜 2025 Recap - Worst Oops Trends: The internet is fun. And the online trends can get crazy. People Magazine took a look at last year’s worst and most “Oops” trends of the year.

🐶 Aww: Even pups need retail therapy.

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