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Reminder: 3Q estimated taxes are due Tuesday, September 15th. Here are some things to consider.

Reminder: Third Quarter Estimated Taxes are Due - Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment If you have not already done so, please plan to make your third quarter estimated tax payment. The due date is Tuesday, September 15th.

Most life events have tax consequences attached to them. Some of them, though are not obvious. Here are six situations to consider. https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/blog.php?id=157

Summer reveals what January planning can’t – which goals survived contact with customers, cash flow, and capacity. A mid-year review helps turn these lessons into better decisions for the months ahead. Here are several areas to consider evaluating before the second half of the year begins. https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/blog.php?id=156

A growing number of people are stepping away from their electronic devices and returning to the physical world. Tired of being online all the time, many are rediscovering something that feels surprisingly refreshing: hanging out in real life. Here’s a look at how this is playing out around the country and how you can join The Great Unplugging. https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/blog.php?id=154

Charitable deductions are frequently challenged or denied during an IRS review. Protect your deduction by understanding the documentation and requirements before making a donation.

Donating to Charities? Do it RIGHT! - Donation basics to ensure a proper tax deduction Too often a charitable tax deduction is disallowed upon review by the IRS. Don't let this happen to you. Here is what you need to know.

You may sign most agreements without reading them. Unfortunately, the fine print often decides what happens when something goes wrong. The good news: you don’t need to memorize every word. You just need to know what to look for. Here are several areas to consider paying attention to when reading the fine print. https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/blog.php?id=155

Save Time with QuickBooks Online Automation https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/newsletter.shtml?date=082026 #7

Lending to Family or Friends? Know the Tax Rules https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/newsletter.shtml?date=082026 #6

When an interest rate matters. This is what you need to know.

Understanding Tax Terms: AFRs The IRS often sees the transfer of funds as a loan, whether there is a loan agreement or not. This also means there is an implied term and interest payment. When the IRS says a transaction is a loan, what interest rate do they use? Enter AFRs. Here is what you need to know.

With year-end fast approaching, now is a good time to review strategies that could affect your business’s 2026 tax liability. One area that may deserve attention is the tax treatment of advance payments. Some accrual-basis businesses may be able to defer recognizing a portion of that income. https://www.bakersfieldaccountants.com/newsletter.shtml?date=082026 #3