So you built something real. A business. A legacy. A family-run thing that’s weathered recessions, pandemics, and probably more sleepless nights than you care to count. Maybe it’s a restaurant. A dental practice. A small farm. Maybe it’s a consulting firm that started at your kitchen table with a laptop and a dream. And now?…
Let’s get one thing straight: Scammers are not slowing down. They’re getting slicker, faster, and disturbingly good at sounding like someone you trust—especially now that AI can mimic voices, emails, and even your tax pro’s writing style. The IRS sees it too. That’s why, every year, they publish a list of the biggest, most dangerous…
The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction allows taxpayers to deduct either their state and local income taxes or their state and local sales taxes, in addition to property taxes, on their federal income tax returns when they itemize deductions. This deduction has long been a staple in the tax code, designed primarily to mitigate…
On July 4th, the President signed into law the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA), a significant piece of legislation that ushers in a plethora of tax provisions designed to impact taxpayers across the spectrum. Though the act introduces measures that stretch beyond this year, our focus here narrows to changes coming into effect…
If you’ve ever wanted to slice and dice your financial data in QuickBooks® Online without changing your chart of accounts or creating new classes or locations, you’re in luck. The Tags feature in QuickBooks® Online offers an intuitive, flexible way to track transactions across any category you choose—clients, events, sales channels, campaigns, or even employee…
UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE CAUSE ABATEMENT Reasonable cause abatement is a provision that allows taxpayers to request the removal of certain penalties based on circumstances that prevented the taxpayer from complying with tax laws. This relief is grounded in the principle that, despite the taxpayer’s best efforts, compliance was not possible due to unforeseen events or circumstances…
You know that moment in April when you look at your tax bill and think:“We could’ve done something about this… if we’d only planned earlier.” Well, this is earlier. And if you’re a business owner who’s having a good year so far (or even just a better-than-expected one), now’s the time to stop the silent tax creep….
In recent months, legislative activity in Congress has spurred considerable discussion around the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This article explores the key components of the OBBBA House and Senate versions of the tax bill as deciphered from various Congressional documents and highlights the importance of cautious tax planning given the potential changes…
Spring isn’t just for closets. It’s for your business finances too. And just like you wouldn’t leave last year’s mismatched socks sitting in your drawer, you shouldn’t let old subscriptions, bloated expenses, or outdated processes keep piling up in your books. Because here’s the truth: Small financial leaks turn into big problems over time. But the good news?…
Choosing the right business entity is a critical decision for entrepreneurs and business owners. The type of entity you select can have significant implications for liability, taxation, and the overall management of your business. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of various business entities, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited…
