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Accounting/Bookkeeping, Certified QuickBook Advisors, Tax Return Prep, and Business Consults
- Provide monthly, quarterly, or yearly bookkeeping and payroll services;
- Prepare Federal and State Income Tax Returns for Individuals and Businesses;
- Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors;
- Set up, clean up, phone consultation, implementation, database management, system conversion, full support, consulting, and training on QuickBooks for existing and new business;
- Reasonable rates, eFile, experience in a variety of industries, prompt and personal attention;
07/22/2026
AUGUST 2026 INDIVIDUAL TAX DUE DATES
💰 Tipped Employees: Don't Miss This Deadline!
If you earned more than $20 in tips during July, report them to your employer by August 10.
📝 Use IRS Form 4070 or a signed statement with your tip total.
⚠️ Reporting your tips helps ensure the correct Social Security, Medicare, and income taxes are withheld, helping you avoid unexpected tax bills later.
💰 Selling an asset with a capital gain in 2026? Here’s a tax tip! 👇
If you qualify, you may be able to defer your capital gains taxes by investing in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) within the 180-day window. 📅 Depending on when your gain is realized, waiting until 2027 to sell or invest could provide added tax planning benefits.
⚠️ Every situation is different, so talk with your tax professional before making a move!
07/09/2026
💼✨ Want to get paid more without paying more taxes? It all comes down to your employee benefits!
Many workplace perks can put more money in your pocket while lowering your tax bill. 💰
✅ Employer-paid health insurance
✅ Retirement plan matching 🏦
✅ Up to $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance ❤️
✅ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
✅ Dependent Care Assistance 👶
✅ Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 tax-free) 🎓
✅ Commuter benefits 🚆
✅ Adoption Assistance (up to $17,670 in 2026) 👨👩👧👦
Whether you’re an employer looking to attract top talent or an employee wanting to maximize your compensation, don’t overlook these valuable tax-saving benefits!
📞 Have questions about which fringe benefits make the most tax sense for your business or your paycheck? Let’s talk!
☀️🏡 Summer is the perfect time to earn extra cash by renting out your home for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, or weekend getaways! 💰
But before you list your property, make sure you understand the tax rules that come with short-term rentals. In this video, I’ll break down what you need to know to help you stay compliant and keep more of your profits! 📊✅
🎥 Watch now and don’t let tax surprises ruin your summer income!
👶💰 Got kids under 18? Don’t miss out on the new Trump Accounts!
✅ Kids born between 2025–2028 may qualify for a FREE $1,000 government contribution.
✅ Family members and employers can contribute too.
✅ Contributions can help build long-term savings for your child’s future.
📌 Be sure to complete the account setup and verification steps so your child doesn’t miss out!
Questions? Contact our office—we’re here to help! 📲✨
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06/17/2026
Thinking about turning your rental property into your primary home before selling? Here’s what you need to know:
✅ You may be able to exclude up to $250,000 in gain if you’re single or $500,000 if you’re married filing jointly.
⚠️ But there are two major tax traps:
1️⃣ Depreciation Recapture – Any depreciation you claimed (or could have claimed) while the property was a rental is taxable when you sell.
2️⃣ Nonqualified Use Rule – If the property was rented after 2008, a portion of the gain may not qualify for the home sale exclusion.
To qualify for the exclusion, you generally must:
✔️ Own the home for at least 2 of the last 5 years
✔️ Live in it as your primary residence for at least 2 of the last 5 years
Before selling, make sure you:
📌 Keep records of improvements and depreciation
📌 Know your move-in and sale dates
📌 Recalculate your adjusted basis carefully
📌 Understand that timing can significantly impact your tax bill
A little planning can potentially save you thousands in taxes.
📩 Have questions about converting a rental into your primary residence? Let’s run the numbers and create a strategy that works for you.
Adulting really hits when you see your paycheck and realize the IRS already took their share first 😅💸
Work hard, get paid… then taxes remind you who the real business partner is.
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03/13/2026
🚨 Tax Time = Scam Season 🚨
Scammers love tax season. They may pretend to be the IRS to steal your SSN, bank info, or refund.
🚩 Red Flags:
• Urgent threats or “act now” messages
• Huge refund promises
• Requests for gift cards or wire transfers
• Emails/texts asking for personal info
Reminder: The IRS does NOT contact you by email, text, or social media. 📬
Don’t click suspicious links. Verify at IRS.gov. Consider an IP PIN for extra protection. 🔐
Stay alert. Protect your refund. 💼✨
I do my best thinking when I realize tax season is around the corner! 🧠💡
Suddenly I’m organized.
Focused.
Budgeting like a CFO. 😅📊
Tax season has a way of making everybody financially disciplined real quick! 💼✨
Don’t wait until the deadline panic hits 👀 — let’s get ahead of it now.
Let me know if you want it sassier, funnier, or more CEO-authority style 😎
02/26/2026
“We’re profitable… so why does cash feel tight?”
Because profit isn’t cash.
💳 Customers pay late
👥 Payroll doesn’t wait
🧾 Taxes hit before you’re ready
Cash flow isn’t about math — it’s about timing.
Growth magnifies timing gaps.
And that’s where CFO thinking changes everything.
Profit keeps score.
Cash keeps you operating.
If it feels tight, it’s a signal — not a failure.
Let’s make your cash predictable. 💼✨
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