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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…