Mead, Coley and Company CPA's

10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

Did you know the IRS has an app? You can check your account and make payments on the go!

IRS2Go has a new name and more features!

The IRS app gives taxpayers secure access to services from their phone. View available balance information, make a payment, access certain notices and letters, review tax records, and more. Current IRS2Go users don't need to download a new app. If automatic updates are enabled, the app will update on its own. You can also update it through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

For verified links to the official app and to help protect yourself from scams, start here: IRS.gov/app

10/07/2026

Business owners: Are your books up to date? Staying current with your bookkeeping throughout the year makes it much easier to see how your business is performing—and helps avoid a year-end scramble.

10/05/2026

🍂 Fall is a great time for a financial check-in. As we head into the final quarter of the year, take some time to review your income, expenses, estimated tax payments and overall financial picture. A little planning now can help you finish the year strong.

09/25/2026

How much money will you need to maintain a certain retirement lifestyle? This article breaks it down.

Experts say the happiest retirees are those whose lifestyle expectations and retirement incomes are aligned. So we did the math.

09/25/2026

If you own an LLC, read this.

If you own a single-member limited liability company (LLC), it's important to know which taxpayer identification number to use. For federal income tax, a disregarded single-member LLC generally uses the owner's Social Security number or the Employer Identification Number (EIN). However, if the LLC has employees or certain excise tax responsibilities, it must use its own EIN. Review the rules and learn when an EIN is required with at https://ow.ly/ywMw50ZB3mg

09/25/2026

Need Social Security help but not sure where to start? Try this:

🔎 Looking for general information ➡️ Start at ssa.gov/faqs/en

💻 Need to complete a task ➡️Check out our online services: https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/

👤 Need information specific to you ➡️ Your personal my Social Security account is the best place to start: ssa.gov/myaccount

Choosing the right starting point can help you get what you need faster.

09/07/2026

Consider this our Away Message🦩
Happy Labor Day!

08/27/2026

Do you have an "Emergency Fund"?

Plus, how large your fund should be.

08/27/2026

Feed your mind good food!

Your mind is influenced every day by what you read, watch, listen to, and repeatedly think about.

Those inputs gradually shape your beliefs, your attitude, and ultimately your actions.

Be intentional about what you allow into your mind. What you feed today may become how you think tomorrow.