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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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S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

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S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, S corporations account for 76.8% of corporations with less than 500 employees and 37.3% of corporations...

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auto repair shop tax deductions

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7 Auto Repair Shop Tax Deductions to Save Money

Did you know that most businesses lose out on a significant amount of money each year by neglecting to take advantage of tax deductions? In fact, you...

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Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

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Augusta Rule: How to Master this Tax Loophole

The Masters Tournament, held in Augusta, Georgia, is one of the most prestigious PGA golf tournaments. It’s so widely attended that people will rent...

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Why you must know the difference

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Why you must know the difference

The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your...

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IRS Estimates the Tax Gap Totals Hundreds of $$BILLIONS

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IRS Estimates the Tax Gap Totals Hundreds of $$BILLIONS

If you are a small business owner, and you have never experienced an IRS audit, consider yourself fortunate. Be aware though, the...

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Millions of Backlogged Tax Returns

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Millions of Backlogged Tax Returns

If you are one of the many people wondering what happened to the refund you expected from your 2019 federal tax return, you are not...

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