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A look at the new Trump Accounts and an important question for parents: after receiving the initial $1,000, does it make sense to contribute more? The WSJ breaks down how Trump Accounts compare with other savings options, including 529 plans, and some of the tax considerations families should understand.

The Pros and Cons of Putting Extra Dollars in a Trump Account Parents must weigh how much to contribute to these new accounts—or use other vehicles for college savings, retirement and health savings.

🚨Today is the deadline to pay the second installment of 2026 estimated tax.

We completed Intuit’s Client Advisory Services training, which focused on helping firms go beyond traditional bookkeeping to provide more strategic, advisory-focused support to clients. Topics included workflow optimization, financial insights, reporting, and using modern QuickBooks tools to help businesses make better decisions.

At Szweda Consulting, we’re committed to continuing education and staying current with the latest accounting technology and best practices so we can better support our clients.

Whether you need help with bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, or financial advisory services, we’re always working to strengthen the value we provide.

We recently completed Intuit’s Bookkeeping Certification. While the material reinforced processes and concepts we already use every day, it’s still valuable to stay current on best practices and sharpen workflows.

Whether you need help analyzing key financial reports or handling day-to-day bookkeeping tasks like invoicing, billing, and payroll, we have the knowledge to support you.

Good bookkeeping isn’t just about knowing debits and credits. It’s about consistency, accuracy, and building systems that business owners can rely on.

We’ve officially renewed our 2026 QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Level 2 Certification. Staying certified means staying current on the latest QuickBooks features, workflows, automation tools, and reporting updates — so our clients get better support, not outdated advice. Clean books don’t happen by accident. We recertify every year because efficient processes depend on understanding what’s new and applying it correctly for real businesses.

You shouldn't need to make journal entries in day-to-day bookkeeping. Use the Expense, Check, Bill, and Deposit workflow screens that QuickBooks designed. These screens were designed to safeguard against common errors and collect all necessary information.

Small monthly bookkeeping or software sync errors turn into big year-end adjustments. Fix things early when they’re still easy. If your accountant is making massive adjustments at year-end, your books weren’t accurate all year. That’s a process issue. Let's review your books monthly to ensure your reports make sense before too much time passes.

If you just went through tax season and got lots of questions from your accountant, your books weren’t ready. Your QuickBooks account should answer questions, not create them. Let's put together a monthly bookkeeping process so you ready for taxes next January.

🚨Taxes for Individuals, or an extension, must be filed today!

It's also the deadline to pay the first installment of 2026 estimated tax.