OAD - Business & Tax Strategy

10/07/2026

Don’t let your tax return come back to haunt you!

October 15th is creeping up FAST. If you filed an extension and still haven’t filed your return, now is the time to get it handled.

OAD will help you get filed before 10/15 so you can cross it off your list and leave the scary stuff to Halloween. 🎃

📲 Ready to file?

Visit https://aliyahdixonmsba.com or call (470) 571-1400.

Clarity. Control. Growth.

09/18/2026

Owe taxes every year? Let’s find out why—before tax season.

A Tax Liability Review helps you understand where you currently stand and what adjustments may be available before it’s time to file.

During your review, we’ll evaluate your:

✓ Income
✓ Tax withholding
✓ Estimated tax payments
✓ Business income or loss
✓ Potential credits and deductions
✓ Projected tax liability

This review may be right for you if you owed taxes this year, own a business, receive 1099 income, work multiple jobs, experienced an income or filing-status change, welcomed a child, or simply want to plan ahead.

Small changes today can make a meaningful difference at tax time.

For a limited time, the regular investment of $350 is only $280.

Plan now. File with confidence.

Schedule your Tax Liability Review today using the code "SAVE":
https://calendly.com/aliyahdixonmsba/liability | (470) 571-1400

09/17/2026

Over the past month, we’ve worked with several business owners who had one thing in common:

They had accounting software, but they didn’t truly understand their numbers.

Some knew their QuickBooks wasn’t reporting accurately. Some had transactions coming in with no consistent system for reviewing or categorizing them. Others had reports available to them — but had no idea what those reports were actually telling them about their business.

Having accounting software is not the same as having good accounting.

Your software needs the right foundation, systems, and oversight to produce information you can actually use.

Because if you don’t understand your income, expenses, profit, and cash flow, how can you confidently decide:

Can I afford this expense?
Can I pay myself more?
Where am I losing money?
Is my business actually profitable?
What needs to change for me to grow?

You can’t make informed decisions with numbers you don’t understand.

That’s where an OAD QuickBooks Review comes in.

We review what’s happening behind the scenes, identify areas that need improvement, and help implement better systems and workflows so your accounting gives you something more valuable than categorized transactions:

Clarity.

Because bookkeeping and accounting aren’t just tasks you complete for tax season.

They’re part of the financial foundation you use to RUN your business.

🧡 If you have QuickBooks but still don’t understand what your numbers are telling you, let’s review your books.

09/08/2026

Yes, QuickBooks is great… WITH OVERSIGHT!!!

Because “automated bookkeeping” can have your books looking crazy if no one is actually *reviewing it*.

Example --

QuickBooks sees: XYZ Parking

…and suggests:

Category: Commissions & Fees

Excuse me?! The it clearly says PARKING!!!

This transaction likely belongs under Parking & Tolls Expense, NOT Commissions & Fees.

Seems small, right?

But imagine QuickBooks doing this across hundreds of transactions.

Now your expenses are wrong.
Your profit is wrong.
Your financial reports are wrong.

And you're making business decisions based on numbers that aren't telling the truth.

That’s why QuickBooks is a TOOL — not your accountant.

Use the bank feeds.
Use the rules.
Use the AI and automations.

They can save you a TON of time.

But don’t confuse automation with accuracy.

All AI and automation need oversight.

09/07/2026

Hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day!

Office hours will resume tomorrow between 10am and 3pm.

Happy Labor Day! 🧡

09/06/2026

Most entrepreneurs focus heavily on one or two areas of business—usually marketing and making sales—while other important areas quietly suffer.

But a strong business requires more than what customers see on the surface. Strategy, pricing, operations, financial management, leadership, client experience, and compliance all work together to support long-term success.

Here’s a brief breakdown of the areas to consider when creating, maintaining, and growing your business. Which area needs more attention in yours? 👇🏽

09/01/2026

Knowing exactly what services you offer—and what you charge for them—isn’t just good business. It gives you peace of mind.

When your services and fees are clear:

• You stop creating prices on the spot.
• You feel more confident during sales conversations.
• You avoid the anxiety of wondering if you charged too much—or too little.
• You reduce resentment from doing more work than you were paid to do.
• Your clients understand exactly what they’re receiving.

Clear services create boundaries. Clear pricing reduces stress. And knowing your price—and sticking to it—is how your business actually makes a profit.

Because constantly lowering your fees, adding “small” extras, or undercharging to secure a client may bring money in—but that doesn’t mean you’re making money.

Your prices should account for your time, expertise, expenses, and the profit your business needs to grow.

If you’re unclear about what you offer, what to charge, or whether your services are actually profitable, it may be time to build a stronger business foundation.

Schedule a consultation with OAD – Business & Tax Strategy:

Whether you're a new client exploring services or an existing client needing updates, this call is your time. Let’s discuss your concerns, review your goals, and explore how Offices of Aliyah Dixon, MSBA can support your success.

08/31/2026

Friendly reminder that the Extended Deadlines are quickly approaching!

Partnerships and S Corps - September 15th
Individual and C Corps - October 15th

Also, an extension to file was NOT an extension to pay!!!! If you expect to owe, waiting until the filing deadline could mean additional penalties and interest.

Give us a call and get your 2025 tax return completed now.

www.aliyahdixonmsba.com
(470) 571-1400

08/28/2026

Did your life change this year?

Marriage, divorce, a new baby, buying a home, changing jobs, starting a business, or experiencing a major income change can all affect your tax situation.

Your tax strategy doesn’t automatically adjust when your life does.

A midyear or year-end tax review can help identify necessary withholding changes, available tax benefits, and potential surprises before filing season arrives.

If life changed, let’s make sure your tax plan changed with it.

Whether you're a new client exploring services or an existing client needing updates, this call is your time. Let’s discuss your concerns, review your goals, and explore how Offices of Aliyah Dixon, MSBA can support your success.

08/25/2026

Not sure which tax service you need? That’s exactly what a consultation can help identify.

At OAD – Business & Tax Strategy, we do more than prepare tax returns. We help individuals and business owners understand where they stand, what needs attention, and what steps to take next.

Our tax services include:

• Individual, Business, and Prior-Year Tax Preparation
• Tax Liability Reviews
• Strategic Tax Planning
• Tax Compliance Checks
• IRS Notice and Balance Assistance

Whether you’re worried about owing, behind on filing, dealing with an IRS notice, or simply want to make smarter tax decisions before tax season, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Schedule a consultation with OAD so we can discuss your situation, identify the right starting point, and help you move forward with clarity.

📞 (470) 571-1400
https://calendly.com/aliyahdixonmsba/consult

Clarity. Control. Growth.