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It’s hard to believe, but the income tax filing season is just around the corner.  We’re already gearing up for the new season, and we are excited to make it the most convenient process ever for our clients. Introducing Our New Client Portal — powered by Qount We’re taking our technology to the next level […]

Bookkeeping is important for helping you maintain accurate financial records. Yet, many businesses fail to implement this integral process. In fact, “poor accounting” is one of the top reasons businesses fail. Without bookkeeping or accounting, you are blindly driving your business. Still not convinced that your focus needs to be on bookkeeping? Below are 10 […]

The Internal Revenue Service launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for everyone to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year. The Tax Withholding Estimator replaces the Withholding Calculator, which offered workers a convenient online method for checking their withholding. The new Tax […]

If you’re going to itemize specific expenses and deductions when filing your taxes this year but haven’t saved every single thing, you need to know which receipts you should prioritize having on hand. Find out exactly which receipts you should be saving and why — and how to be well-prepared when you have taxes due. […]

It’s summer-time! For most small business owners that means your kids end up logging some time at your workplace. Even if that’s not in your plans, perhaps it should be a part of the summer plans. There are plenty of benefits to engaging your child to work for the family business, but one you may […]

Unclaimed income tax refunds totaling almost $1.4 billion may be waiting for an estimated 1.2 million taxpayers who did not file a 2015 Form 1040 federal income tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service. To collect the money, these taxpayers must file their 2015 tax returns with the IRS no later than this year’s […]

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought wholesale changes to the tax code. Taxpayers are starting to feel the effects of this bill as they file the first year’s tax returns affected by the changes in the tax law. While this law increased certain credits and deductions, it eliminated others. Fortunately, in some cases […]

This time of year, everyone is a bit cautious when they receive correspondence that claims to be from the IRS. You are completely justified in your concerns, as there often instances in which taxpayers are contacted by fraudulent individuals claiming to be from the IRS. Here are some tips to make sure you are well […]

Yes, you aren’t imagining this. It’s true. As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…  Entertainment expenses are no longer deductible against business income. Say goodbye to expensing happy hours after work with co-workers, or even clients. Say goodbye to expensing front row seats at the ball game with prospects you’re trying to close. […]

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) brought sweeping changes to the tax code.  One of the most significant impacts of the TCJA is the changes in how small businesses can be taxed.  In short, it incentivized small businesses to be taxed as an S-Corporation in order to take advantage of a long […]

This is the time year when everyone’s thoughts about taxes are centered on the filing of their prior year tax return.  While that’s an important matter, the fact is that the book is already closed on the prior tax year.  There is very little that can be done to effect change to your tax position […]

The IRS just announced some important details about 2019’s tax season. To the relief of millions of Americans expecting tax refunds in the next few months, the IRS and the Trump administration recently announced that the start of tax season and the issuance of tax refunds would not be affected by the government shutdown, even […]

Part 3 of 3 Starting your own small business could lead to great benefits when you file your taxes next year. Owning a small business positions you to take advantage of some great tax benefits.  These benefits will help you this year and serve to reduce your tax liability on an annual basis. This is […]

Part 2 of 3 When it comes to taxes, often times the 4th quarter of the year can be make or break time for taxpayers. We’re here to make sure this is a time of year for you make decisions that will set you up for a success at tax time.  Remember… If you only […]

Part 1 of 3 When it comes to taxes, often times the 4th quarter of the year can be make or break time for taxpayers. All too often we connect with taxpayers at tax time and learn details that will have a significant impact on their tax position. Learning these details after the end of […]

Do you want to pay less in income taxes?   Every taxpayer in America would offer a resounding YES! to that question.  Everyone is looking to pay less in income taxes.  However, the big question is – How? There is a critical first step that cannot be skipped if you’re serious about saving money on taxes. […]

The Department of Defense (DoD) began notifying veterans that they may eligible for an immediate tax refund.  Under federal law, veterans who suffer combat-related injuries and who are separated from the military are not supposed to be taxed on the one-time lump sum disability severance payment they receive from the military. Unfortunately, for years, the DoD improperly withheld […]

Freedom from tax penalties News for parents: the 529 College Savings Plan you’ve set aside for your little one now has more (immediate) benefits! 529 plans are tax deductible investment accounts great for saving for future education costs. Two types of plans are available: prepaid tuition plans and education savings plans. The most common was […]

“I Do, Taxes Included.” There’s a new meaning to “for better or for worse.” Under the new tax reform, the marriage penalty is mostly gone. Several factors go into this, like whether you are married, how much you earn and how you file your taxes. New this year, married couples will receive a higher standard […]

Freedom from tax penalties This New Tax Law Will Save You $2,000+ The new tax law brought a lot of changes for taxpayers this year. We broke down the 4 key changes in blogs posted earlier this year. Please check them out if you missed them. Those changes resulted in some winners and some losers. […]

It’s your money, why leave it on the table? We can’t let you overpay in taxes again As painful as the subject of taxes can be, a more painstaking realization is that many taxpayers are handing the IRS extra money each year. So, they’ll call you any minute to let you know when to expect your […]

Entrepreneurship is the American dream—why give all your hard-earned money to the IRS? Small Business Owners Deserve this 15% Tax Break Finally realizing that the perfect job does not exist will either drive you to drink or ignite a fire in you to set your own destiny. We prefer the latter. More than 28.8 million […]

It’s your money, don’t give it away to Uncle Sam. What’s wrong with my tax refund? Receiving a refund may seem like hitting the jackpot at a time when you need it most, but taxpayer beware. A tax refund is not necessarily a good thing. When you identify your tax withholding through your employer, you […]

Expectation: Bullying Part 2 of 4 For many taxpayers, interacting with the IRS is unavoidable.  Even when you, or your accountant have done nothing wrong the IRS may have questions.  Their inquiries could be as simple as verifying your identity before releasing your refund, or so complex that you feel like you need a PhD […]

Expectation: Dishonesty Part 1 of 4 Let’s face it, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service can be a frightening experience.  The IRS has earned a reputation for instilling fear and angst in taxpayers since its inception in 1862.  For well over a century people just like you have received dreaded letters from the IRS, and […]