With limited resources compared to larger firms and specific financial needs, small business owners often struggle to find a CPA firm that understands their industry and is passionate about providing personal service. In this post, we’ll outline the features to look...
When you’re starting a new business, sometimes the things you don’t know really can hurt you. Expensive mistakes can be made at this stage that could easily have been avoided with the guidance of an experienced CPA. Mistakes that can cost tens of thousands of dollars...
Setting strategic goals is key to defining business objectives and highlighting the chain of actions needed to achieve them – but without a clear financial strategy, your business may not be able to afford to do what needs to be done. Financial planning and...
Major life changes are thrilling – but with the excitement of big moves comes responsibilities. In this post, we’ll cover the most common tax implications of marriage, newborns and changing tax residency. How marriage impacts your taxes As a general rule,...
Looking at a tax bill that you can’t afford and wondering what to do? In this post, we’ll lay out your smartest course of action for minimizing the damage. Step 1: File your return on time The biggest mistake you can make when you can’t pay your taxes on time is...
When it comes to the new third-party payment rules for 1099s, confusion reigns! Don’t worry. We’re here with an easy explanation of what’s going on and how to best handle the situation as a business owner. Disclaimer: As of April 2024, the information below is...
Nothing makes our advisory team happier than guiding a client to meet and exceed their business goals. As we like to say around here, “Your success is our success.” Along with securing our client’s financial future, these success stories also serve as a lamppost for...
Every business owner understands the power of setting goals. They’re a motivational tool that provides direction and they help you measure progress along the way. But did you know there’s a science to setting goals to more effectively achieve your desired result? In...
First and foremost, let’s get this out of the way: Filing an extension is no big deal. Really, it’s not. If you need more time to get it right, it’s always better to extend than to file a return that’s not ready. But before we get into the scenarios where filing an...
Buying a rental property or converting your current residence into a rental when you upgrade your home can be an exciting investment opportunity with unique wealth building and tax advantages. But making the leap into the world of owning and managing rental property...
