How Car Payments Keep You Poor, and What To Do Instead Remember about three months ago when you bought that shiny new car? It looked incredible, smelled amazing, and felt like the perfect upgrade. Fast-forward a few months later, and…

What’s keeping so many Americans broke? Believe it or not, it often comes down to a handful of habits repeated week after week. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter if you are a CPA or not; we all have to…

Real estate can be a powerful investment or a financial disaster if you don’t know what you’re doing. What looked like a great deal 20 years ago in a certain neighborhood might now be a total mess. Let’s walk through…

As a business owner, I’ve seen so many people make basic mistakes when starting out. These mistakes could easily be avoided, saving a lot of trouble down the road if they just start the right way from the beginning. So…

The Big Beautiful Bill…interesting name for a tax bill, right? I’ve researched the five most talked-about topics concerning this bill. Today I am going to cover these top 5 topics hot topics from my perspective as a CPA. 1. No…

Amending your personal income tax return may seem overwhelming, but it’s a manageable process when you break it down step by step. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to correct your return using IRS Form 1040-X. Step 1:…

Requirements to Get Started with Bookkeeping Manually So, to get started with Bookkeeping Manually (without software), we have just two requirements. They are: #1 – First, you must have a bank account that is used exclusively for business income and…

Understanding the Mileage Deduction That Can Make a Big Difference on Your Tax Return Do you know how to calculate the mileage deduction that will make that big break on your tax return? In this blog post, I am going…

Today we are going to dive into a very popular topic amongst those who work at home. It’s How to Calculate the Home Office Deduction. Many of my clients had lots of issues with calculating this deduction this past tax…

If you lived in your home two years out of the last five years, Section 121 allow you to exempt $250,00 for single individuals and a whopping $500,00 if you are married on capital gains when you sell your home….

Think of the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) as a little “thank you” from the government for investing in education. It helps students (or their parents) save on taxes by covering some college costs. Here’s how it works: You can…

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog! If you’re thinking about electing S Corp status for your business, this video is a must-watch. Making the wrong moves can cost you big time—from unexpected taxes to legal trouble, or even losing…

If you’ve ever received payments through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or any other payment processor, you might have received a 1099-K form. And you might be wondering, what is this? Do I need to do something with it? Well, I’ve…

Thinking About Going Electric in 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know! If you’re considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) in 2025, you’re probably wondering how the federal EV tax credit works and whether it’s still a smart financial…

Are you investing to build a more secure future for yourself and your family? Are you looking to minimize the taxes you pay on those investments? If so, you are in the right place. In this article, I will share…

Are you planning on selling your home, or have you already sold your home this past year and you’re wondering whether you will owe the IRS taxes? If so, you are in the right place. In this video, I’m going…

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the forms, statements, deadlines, bookkeeping, and receipts involved in filing taxes, don’t worry — I’m here to simplify all of it for you step by step. My name’s Sonia Narvaez and today I’m…

2024 is almost over, but it’s not too late to tax plan and decrease your taxes for the 2024 tax season. Hello, my name is Sonia Narvaez, and if you’re a freelancer or small business owner who files a Schedule…

I can’t believe 2024 is almost over. Where has the time gone? In this article, I want to give you 7 tips that will for sure make a difference on your bottom line. You still have time to do these…

Today, we’re diving into a critical filing requirement that is new for businesses in the U.S. And if you don’t do it correctly, it can result in steep penalties and even jail time. To start things off, let me explain…