Rachel H Vaughn CPA PLLC

Labor Day is all about celebrating the workforce, and the best way to honor hard work is to take a real break from it. So to celebrate, our team is fully committing to the cause by penciling some cat naps into our schedules this weekend.

A quick heads-up: The office is closed on Monday, September 7th. We will be back on Tuesday, September 8th — recharged, refreshed, and ready to get to work.

We hope you have a long weekend full of good food, good company, and zero emails!

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.

Accounting comes with its own vocabulary, and some of the terms that come up most often are not always explained in plain language. So today, our team wanted to share a quick refresher on a few key accounting terms.

Swipe through for a simple breakdown of return on investment (ROI), amortization, and taxable income.

We hope you found this brief explainer helpful. As always, if you have any accounting needs, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.

As we move through the second half of the year, now is a good time to step back and revisit your tax strategy. A few proactive decisions now can help reduce surprises later, improve cash flow, and put your business in a stronger position before year-end.

Swipe for a few practical tax strategies we can help small businesses take advantage of ahead of year-end.

Some of the best tax strategies are only useful if you act before year-end. Even a short review during the year can make a meaningful difference. So, if you would like to review your current tax strategy, projected payments, entity structure, or year-end opportunities, please reach out.

Our team would be happy to help you identify practical next steps and make sure you are taking advantage of the options available to you.

Managing your business finances can quickly become more complex than expected. While many business owners start by handling things on their own, there often comes a point where professional support is necessary. Swipe through to learn more.

Recognizing these signs early can help you avoid setbacks and make more informed decisions as your business moves forward. If you are ready for expert financial support, contact us today to learn how we can help you stay on track and plan for what is next.

Turning a profit is a milestone worth celebrating and a moment when having a tax strategy in place becomes even more important. The good news is that there are several ways to reduce what you owe before the end of the year if you start planning now. Swipe to learn more.

If you have questions about your business's tax strategy, do not hesitate to call. Always here to help.

Major life changes can have a direct impact on your taxes, sometimes in ways that are easy to overlook. Whether you have gotten married, changed jobs, welcomed a child, or experienced another big milestone, these moments often come with important tax considerations. Swipe to learn more.

If you have recently gone through a life change or expect one soon, always here to help you prepare with confidence. Reach out to get started.

If you have been paying out of pocket for medical care this year, some of those costs may already qualify as tax deductions. However, certain criteria and qualifications must be met. Swipe to learn more.

If you would like more information or have any questions about your tax situation and which deductions may apply to you, please call. Always here to help.

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 today's share is a brief overview of which documents to keep and why they're important. Swipe for more.

Hopefully, this overview is helpful. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Always here to help support you.

If saving for a child’s, grandchild’s, or another family member’s education is one of your goals, a 529 plan may be worth a fresh look.

These plans are no longer viewed only as a college savings tool. Depending on the circumstances, they can help cover college costs, certain K–12 expenses, and even some apprenticeship or credentialing expenses, while still offering valuable tax advantages when the funds are used for qualified education purposes.

Swipe for a couple of frequently asked questions about 529 plans and what those considering them need to know.

If you have questions about whether a 529 plan makes sense for your family, please reach out. Always happy to help you think through your options.