
How to Pay Your Federal Taxes Quickly and Easily
Paying taxes is never a fun task, so let's make the process as seamless and easy as possible. This article provides an overview of the...

Estimated Taxes: What Are These? Do I Need to Pay Them?
Do estimated taxes confuse you? Don't worry, you are not alone. We’ll do our best to clear up the confusion. Do I Need to Pay Estimated...

Does it Add Up? What Successful Investors Know Before Buying a Rental Property
Hearing some people talk about it, there is no downside to rental real estate: monthly passive income, asset appreciation, tax...

Cash Is Crucial (Part 2): How to Prevent Anxiety-Inducing Cash Crunches
In the first blog post in this series we met Thirsty, Inc., a profitable beverage distributor that found itself in a tough situation....

Real Estate Investing: Make Your Vacation a Tax Deduction
Sounds too good to be true, right? I’ve always been a skeptic at heart, but this time it's true! It doesn’t involve dishonesty or shady...

After 15 Years in Accounting the Most Important Lesson I’ve Learned Is That Profit Is Important, but
Many small business owners can attest; they know how to make a profit, but managing their cash flow is a different story. It may not seem a

The Equifax Breach is Frightening. Know the Common Tax Scams to Protect Yourself.
If you are like most Americans, you are concerned about the recent Equifax data breach. If you haven't already, go to the FTC website to...

Independent contractor or employee? Key considerations to avoid costly IRS penalties.
One of the most common, and potentially contentious, questions that has come up during my 15 years as an accountant is determining...

Demystifying 1099s: Who, What, When, and Where ...
Surprised by tax laws? Join the club! Small business owners can find themselves in a bad spot if they haven't done their tax homework or...