Raven A. Herron & Company, PC

10/02/2026

Doing business in another state doesn’t always require opening an office there. If you sell products online, have remote employees, or use a fulfillment service to store and ship inventory, you could have tax and filing responsibilities in states where you’ve never set foot. Many business owners don’t realize this until they receive a notice from a state agency.

The reason is something called nexus. In plain terms, nexus means your business has enough activity in a state for that state to require certain tax filings, registrations, or reporting. The rules vary from state to state, and the threshold is often lower than business owners expect. In this article, we'll explain what nexus is, what can trigger it, and how to avoid costly surprises.

If your business sells online, has remote employees, or uses third-party fulfillment, you may owe taxes in states where you’ve never filed a return. Learn how physical presence and economic nexus…

09/30/2026

September's final page is a reminder that every ending opens the door to a new beginning. Always remember to look back with gratitude, move forward with purpose.

09/28/2026

Meet the people behind the work! Today, we're shining a spotlight on the amazing team that serves our clients every day and showing off fresh new headshots and a few updated biographies. We invite you to get to know the talented professionals who make our firm what it is.

We're incredibly grateful for all their hard work, dedication, and compassion that they bring each day ❤️

Help us celebrate this great looking group: https://ravenherroncpa.com/about/

09/24/2026

Did you know that there's a National Punctuation Day? And that day, is today!

A well-placed period ends a sentence. A well-placed pause can change a life. Here's to the commas, periods, and question marks that help our words make sense and our stories come to life.

09/22/2026

Your first profitable year in business is a milestone worth celebrating, but it can also bring unexpected tax challenges. As profits grow, so do your tax responsibilities, from estimated payments and self-employment taxes to payroll and compliance requirements. Understanding these changes early can help you avoid costly mistakes and keep more of what you've worked hard to earn. Here are some of the most common tax pitfalls new business owners face in their first profitable year and how to avoid them.

Your first profitable year in business is worth celebrating. But it can also bring expensive tax surprises, especially if you’re still managing the business like you did when revenue was lower.

09/18/2026

🎉 September is full of reasons to celebrate! 🎉

A big congratulations to Hailye, our Senior Tax Specialist, on her 3-year work anniversary! Three years of keeping us organized, helping clients, and making tax season a little less scary. 😉

And let's hear it for Brenda, our Senior Bookkeeping Specialist, who is celebrating her birthday this month! 🎂🥳

We're lucky to have both of these amazing women on our team. ❤️

09/16/2026

New IRS Mileage Rates Take Effect Midyear

If you use your vehicle for business, medical care, or certain qualifying moves, there's an important tax update for 2026. Beginning July 1, the IRS increased the standard mileage rates in response to rising fuel costs. Because the change took effect halfway through the year, taxpayers will need to track and separate eligible mileage driven before and after July 1, as different rates now apply to each period. Proper recordkeeping will be especially important to ensure you're claiming the correct deduction when it's time to file your return.

The IRS raised the standard mileage rates for the second half of 2026, effective July 1, with the business rate increasing from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile. Taxpayers who use their vehicle for…

09/14/2026

🚨 We've resurfaced! 🚨

If you've noticed we've been a little quiet on social media lately, it's because we've been deep in the tax return trenches getting everything ready for tomorrow's September 15 filing deadline.

Speaking of that... the deadline is TOMORROW! 😳

If we're finishing up your return, there's a good chance we may need one final signature from you. Please keep an eye 👀 on your email and your phone nearby 📱 so we can get everything filed on time and avoid any unnecessary delays.

Once we cross the 9/15 finish line, our team will shift gears and focus entirely on extended individual tax returns. Our goal is to have all extended returns sent out for signature by October 10th.

It's an ambitious "stretch goal" 💪, but getting returns into your hands early gives everyone a little extra breathing room to address any last-minute questions or filing hiccups before the October deadline.

Thank you for your patience, quick responses, and trust during one of our busiest times of the year. Now, if you'll excuse us... we'll be over here chasing signatures and drinking coffee. ☕📄✅