Tanya L. Stokes, CPA

Strong sales do not always translate into strong financial health. Many businesses experience pressure not because they are unprofitable, but because cash is not available when it is needed. Payroll, rent, vendor payments, and unexpected expenses all require available funds, regardless of how much revenue may be expected down the road.

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The deadline for Q3 estimated tax payments is September 15, 2026. This payment is based on income earned from June 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. For those who make these payments, staying current can help minimize potential penalties and make year-end filing more manageable.

If you would like assistance confirming the amount to pay or reviewing payment options, please contact our office. We are happy to help.

Your business structure is the foundation on which everything else is built. It shapes how your business is taxed, how your personal assets are protected, and how your books need to be kept from day one. That’s why it’s crucial to understand what your business’s structure means and how it impacts taxation.

Swipe through to see how each structure stacks up and what it means.

We hope you find this guide helpful. As always, if you have questions about your business structure or accounting setup, give our office a call. We are here to help guide you.

Few words make business owners more anxious than “audit.” Yet payroll audits are far more common than most realize—and in many cases, they’re simply routine reviews to ensure taxes and wages are reported correctly. A payroll audit examines your records to confirm that employees are classified properly, taxes are withheld accurately, and reports are filed on time.

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If you have a child heading to college, there are a number of tax considerations that may come into play — many of which overlap in ways that can be easy to miss.

So, with that in mind, our team wanted to share a quick breakdown of key considerations to help you stay informed. Swipe for more information.

When college expenses are involved, tax considerations rarely stand alone. Dependency status, credits, 529 plans, scholarships, and student income all interact. Reviewing these elements together can help you make more informed decisions and avoid surprises.

Our team is here to help guide you. Give us a call today, and we can get started.

Saving for a house and investing for retirement are two of the biggest financial goals many people pursue—but trying to do both at the same time can feel like a balancing act. One requires upfront cash for a near-term purchase, while the other is a long-term investment in your future. How do you prioritize one without sacrificing the other?

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Some of the most valuable year-end tax opportunities are the ones business owners do not revisit often enough.

This can include evaluating whether your current entity structure still makes sense. As a business grows, the structure that worked from the start may no longer be the most tax-efficient.

A sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or S corporation can each produce different tax results depending on profitability, payroll, and owner compensation. This type of review can impact self-employment taxes, how income is reported, and overall planning flexibility.

Contact our office if you want to review whether your current entity structure is working in your favor. We can run the numbers and help you determine what makes the most sense for your business.

Missing the right document at the wrong moment can turn a straightforward tax situation into a stressful one. Understanding which documents you need to hang on to and which you can dispose of can be tricky, so our team wanted to share a brief overview of which documents to keep and why they're important. Swipe for more.

We hope you found this overview helpful. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help support you.

Year-end tax planning often feels like something there will be time to deal with later, until later arrives all at once. Starting now can give your business more room to make smart decisions, avoid a last-minute rush, and take action while more options are still on the table.

One key end-of-year tax planning tip is to run a year-end tax projection. Before making any big moves, it helps to know where your income is likely to land. A year-end projection can help estimate taxable income and identify whether it makes sense to accelerate expenses, defer income where appropriate, increase retirement contributions, or adjust estimated tax payments.

Thoughtful year-end planning starts with understanding where you stand and which moves are worth making before the calendar turns. If you’re interested in running a year-end tax projection, contact our office. We are here to help your business.