Are you gearing up for the holidays? Taxes is probably the last thing on your mind. But you can set yourself up for success doing a few tasks now rather than waiting until after the...

If you are like most small service business owners, you started your business because you have a special skill or training and you wanted to work for yourself. Odds are that you did not...

Looking to invest and unsure where to start? There are many different types of financial and investment professionals. There are also varying regulations, unique backgrounds and a range...

The new US Federal tax law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect for the 2018 tax year. Many provisions are in place until 2025, unless the law is extended. The...

Starting a business is significant work and may feel daunting. With any new endeavor we may have so much to do we overlook the basics. Our focus may be on marketing our services and...

One of the most frustrating parts of being a business owner is when you have provided a service to your client and they do not pay. It feels wrong. When we aren't paid we often look for a...

So you want to attend a conference or a training out of town and you need to know how much you can deduct as a business expense. This blog post covers guidance listed in IRS Publication 463...

Tax preparers are not all created equal. As with any other profession, there is a range of quality and skill. This guide will help you understand what questions to ask a potential tax preparer ...

If you are a small business owner, it is not enough to record the appropriate expense. We also need to keep appropriate documentation to support the deduction. The IRS does not specify the exact...