Host Dace Blaskovitz welcomes retired tax attorney Bill Martin to break down the massive federal tax legislation known as the "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBB). Martin explains why this was a "game changer" by making 2016 tax rates permanent and preventing a looming 2026 tax hike.

• The Social Security Reality: Martin clarifies the new "Senior Deduction"—a $6,000 to $12,000 credit that helps shield Social Security from federal taxes for many, though it isn't a total exemption.

• The Delaware Trap: A critical warning for First State residents: because Delaware's tax calculation starts at federal AGI, new deductions for seniors, overtime, and tips may not flow through to your state return, potentially leaving you with a state tax bill on that income.

• The SALT Cap Surge: Good news for itemizers as the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap jumps from $10,000 to $40,000, providing major relief for Delaware property owners.

• Schedule 1A: The must-file form Martin says you cannot miss if you want to claim retroactive 2025 deductions.

Business attorney Bill Dolan returns with a "shocking" update on Delaware's housing market.

• Second in the Nation: Following up on last month's data, Dolan reveals Delaware finished 2025 with the second-highest foreclosure rate in the U.S. He explains the "red lights blinking" in the state's economy as we return to a more aggressive pre-pandemic norm.

• Affordability Posturing: Dolan analyzes the President's executive order restricting institutional home buyers, arguing it's "window dressing" that won't move the needle outside of a few concentrated Southern markets.

• LLC Mastery: Tips from his "Esquire Advice" YouTube channel on maximizing liability protections and the complexities of the Series LLC for real estate investors.

Iconic journalist and historian John Sweeney closes the show with a provocative look at the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• The Tourism Deficit: While Philadelphia expects a $1 billion windfall, Sweeney discusses Delaware's perceived "reluctance" to celebrate, partly due to modern conflicts over slavery and the treatment of Native Americans.

• Honoring John Dickinson: Sweeney champions the legacy of John Dickinson, the "Father of the Revolution" who freed his slaves and defined American liberty. He invites listeners to a wreath-laying ceremony on February 21st at 1 p.m. at the Wilmington Friends Meeting House.

• The Fighting Blue Hens: A tribute to the Delaware Continentals, the brave regiment that fought in nearly every major battle of the Revolution until their ranks were decimated.