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3 Things to Consider When Starting a Construction Company
Are you starting your new construction company or general contractor business? Today, Sonia Narvaez – Licensed CPA, shares 3 Things to Consider when Starting a Construction Company. Sonia has 25 plus years of accounting experience. And by now, she has…
How Expats Can Become Compliant With Their U.S Tax Obligations Utilizing New IRS Procedure
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced new procedures that may allow certain expats to become complaint with their United States tax filing obligations and even receive relief for their back taxes regardless of whether or not they have relinquished…
What Expats Need to Consider When Filing Taxes
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit benefits usually alleviates the need for most expats to pay US expat taxes. However, expats still need to file taxes annually if their gross worldwide income is over the filing threshold,…
How to Start a Business When Your Financial History Isn’t Perfect
If you dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur, you’ll have to invest some money and energy into making your vision a reality. Business News Daily reveals that even starting a small micro-business costs about $3,000. If you have a subpar…
Top Tax Tips for New Freelancers Who Want to Avoid IRS Issues
Working as a freelancer can give you so much flexibility and freedom. If you’ve just started as an independent contractor or freelancer and haven’t given any thought to your taxes by now, you could be making a big mistake. Taxes…
Common Small Business Tax Questions
While all businesses must file an income tax return each year, simply determining what your business owes the government and what deductions your business may be entitled to can leave some business owners confused and not maximizing their potential for…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Terms Made Simple
Thousands of small business owners applied for and received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. The SBA-backed loans were designed to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Borrowers can apply for forgiveness once all loan proceeds for…
What You Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that passed in March expanded the Child Tax Credit. For 2021, the child tax credit amount has increased from $2,000 to up to $3,600 annually for children under 6 and up to $3,000 annually…
The Importance of an ITIN number
An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number only available for certain United States non-resident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a nine-digit…
5 Reasons You Need Professional Accounting Services for Your Business
Managing money is an essential part of business ownership. After all, the goal of your operation is to turn a profit. But many entrepreneurs and small businesses tend to overlook the finer details of their finances. Though you may be…
Small Business Owner Beware… The IRS is Scrutinizing Single Member S Corps Not on Payroll
An S corporation is a small, closely held corporation that essentially operates as a pass-through system in which any income and losses pass through the business owner’s personal tax returns. One of the biggest benefits — and often reason why…
Owe a Huge Tax Bill as a Business Owner? Here’s What to Do Next
If you’re a business owner who just had your taxes calculated and your breath stopped when you saw how much you owe, you’re not alone. This guide walks through what you didn’t do last year, what you can still do…
Why Keeping Too Much Money in the Bank Is a Financial Mistake
Most people believe the bank is the safest place to keep their money. While banks may feel secure, keeping excess money in the bank is often one of the worst places for it to sit. In this guide, we’ll walk…
How to Pass Your Home to Your Children and Avoid Capital Gains Taxes
Many homeowners want to leave their home to their children, yet few realize that how they do it can mean the difference between a smooth transfer or tens of thousands of dollars lost to taxes. This guide explains how to…
2026 Tax Brackets Explained – How They Really Work & How to Save Money
2026 is coming up real fast, and the tax brackets are going to change. In this post, we’ll walk through: How these new brackets affect you How tax brackets actually work (most people misunderstand them big time!) What you can…
How to Avoid Capital Gains When Passing Your Home to Your Children
Are you trying to pass down your home to your kids? In this post, we’ll walk through how to avoid capital gains once your children inherit your house, what to do, what not to do, and how this gets done…
HSAs in 2026 – What’s Changing and Why It Matters
HSAs in 2026 are going to be changing with higher limits and now, even more health plans will be available to qualify. The 2026 tax changes will allow a lot more Americans to take advantage of the triple tax benefit…
Boxable Houses: The Investment that Reduce Taxes IMMEDIATELY!
Did you make a lot of money this year either through W-2 income or business income? Are you looking to significantly lower you tax bill? If so, you are in the right place. Today we are discussing a great tax…
5 Profit Killers Destroying Your Business
Mistakes often kill your profit. Today, I want to discuss with you the five things you need to examine carefully so you can protect, and improve your profit. 1. The Subscription Sneak Attack We all fall for this (CPAs included):…
What To Do Before the 2026 Tax Season
The 2026 Tax season might feel far away, but getting organized now can save you serious stress, and money. Today we are discussing five essential steps you should take before the 2026 tax season so you can file smoothly, avoid…
5 Things You Should Do Before Starting Your Own Business
After more than 25 years in business, I’ve watched countless small companies rise and fall. Often businesses fail because the repeat the same exact mistakes that everyone else is making. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, there are…
The Wealth Killer Nobody Talks About…
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…
5 Money Habits Keeping YOU Poor!
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…
5 BIGGEST Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make!
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…
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Starting A Business
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…
5 Big Beautiful Bill Tax Changes That Can Impact YOU!
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…
How to Fix Your Personal Tax Return! Step by Step Guide
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:…
How to Do Bookkeeping Manually (Without Software!)
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…
How To Calculate The Mileage Tax Deduction!
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…
How to Calculate the Home Office Deduction!
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…
How to Sell Your Home Tax Free
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….