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Maintaining accurate business records is crucial for maximizing deductions.

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Denied Deductions for Inadequate Business Records

In order to claim a deduction, the federal tax law requires that you provide evidence for a trade or business expense. This means you must show the...

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Save huge on taxes when you sell your business with the Section 1202 Exclusion.

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Section 1202 Exclusion: Save Huge on Taxes When Selling Your Business

Your business means the world to you. You’ve fostered it from the beginning, working tirelessly to make sure that it has every opportunity for your...

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Year-end planning for small businesses should start in October.

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Year End Planning for Small Businesses

Why next year needs to start now Most small businesses start planning for the new year in January. The only problem? You’re already behind. STARTING...

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Is it the right time to change your accountant?

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Why now might be the right time to change your accountant

Changing your accountant might not be the first thing on your mind during the summer. We get it, there are BBQs to go to, vacations to take, and life...

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3 mistakes small business owners make and you can avoid

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes We See Small Businesses Make

Running a small business means that, as the owner, you’re wearing a ton of different hats. Things can fall through the cracks. It’s OK, that can...

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Diversify your team.

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Why some of our team is overseas

The world is shrinking, especially when it comes to business. These days it's not uncommon to have branches of your company exist outside the US....

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A CPA can help you plan for growth for your small business.

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Hiring a CPA vs QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping: Which is right for you?

QuickBooks can be a vital tool for small business owners, office managers, or anyone who needs to log financials and back-office tasks. It’s so...

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A monthly accountant provides year-round guidance and real tax strategy.

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What's the difference between a monthly accountant and an annual accountant?

This time of year, everyone needs an accountant, but what’s the actual difference between utilizing a monthly accountant VS an annual accountant?...

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Plan with your accountant throughout the year—rather than waiting until end of year—to reach your goals and avoid unwanted surprises.

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Why you shouldn’t wait until ‘crisis mode’ to hire an accountant

Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. It’s February (or maybe even March), and you’re scrambling to get some poor, beleaguered accountant to get...

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An accounting firm that takes a comprehensive approach to your business can help keep you focused and on the path to creating your dream business.

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What does your accounting firm actually do for you every month?

Hiring an accounting firm is one of the smartest things you can do for your business. At least that’s what people say, but is it true? What do those...

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ERC, a tax credit that encouraged business owners to keep employees on payroll during the pandemic, has helped many businesses survive the last few years.

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What you need to know about the Employee Retention Credit in 2022

The Coronovirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains a business relief provision known as the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a...

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Pass-through entity (PTE) taxation can help counter negative implications of the cap on itemized SALT (state and local tax) deductions.

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How to use the pass-through entity tax in Wisconsin or Illinois

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 had many long-ranging implications, but perhaps none more significant than its effect on itemized deductions and how...

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