The Holiday Rush Starts Now: 7 Financial Moves Businesses Should Make Before Q4
Labor Day is this week, and for many businesses, the holiday season has already begun. Retailers are placing inventory orders. Restaurants are planning for seasonal demand. Contractors are scheduling projects before winter. Professional service firms are setting revenue goals they hope to achieve before year-end. Whether your busy season starts in September or December, one […]
What Every Client Should Know About Financial Scams
Financial fraud targeting individuals and families has become widespread enough that it now regularly comes up in discussions among accounting and financial professionals. At a recent AICPA ENGAGE session for CPAs, four out of five attendees said they had personally worked with at least one client who had been the victim of a financial scam. […]
AI and Your Taxes: What It Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Business
You’ve probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence lately, and tax preparation is one of the places it’s showing up fastest. If you’ve wondered whether AI means a computer is about to take over your business tax return, the short answer is: not really. AI is changing how the behind-the-scenes work gets done, but the […]
Why Your CPA Still Matters in the Age of AI
AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are now common in accounting. They can crunch numbers, spot patterns, and even draft reports in seconds. That’s genuinely useful, but it raises a fair question: if a computer can do so much of the work, what’s left for your accountant to do? A recent Journal of Accountancy […]
Florida Weighs Biggest Property Tax Changes in Years
Florida has long been known for its taxpayer-friendly environment, thanks in large part to its lack of a state income tax. Now, state lawmakers are considering one of the most significant property tax reforms in the country—one that could influence tax policy well beyond Florida’s borders. While these changes would apply only to Florida property […]
AI Is Creating a New Class of Small Business Owners
Why more entrepreneurs are building smarter, leaner businesses without massive teams or massive overhead: Not long ago, starting a business meant signing up for a familiar list of burdens: more overhead, more employees, more software, more upfront cash, and more stress. If you wanted to compete with bigger players, you usually needed a bigger budget. […]
IRS Notice CP53E Is Confusing Taxpayers — Here’s What It Actually Means
The IRS has been sending Notice CP53E to a broad range of taxpayers this filing season, and it’s causing real confusion — including among people who don’t expect a refund at all. The notice generally means the IRS has approved a refund but can’t send it by direct deposit because the banking information on file […]
Why Every Taxpayer Should Have an IRS Online Account
Managing your taxes no longer has to mean waiting on hold, mailing paperwork, or wondering when you’ll hear back from the IRS. An IRS Online Account gives taxpayers secure, 24/7 access to important tax information, making it easier than ever to stay informed and manage your tax responsibilities. Whether you need to check the status […]
Planning an international trip? Make sure unpaid tax debt doesn’t derail your travel plans.
If you’re planning to travel internationally, it’s important to make sure unresolved tax debt won’t interfere with your plans. Under federal law, the IRS can certify taxpayers with seriously delinquent tax debt to the U.S. Department of State. Once certified, the State Department may deny an application for a new passport or passport renewal and, […]
We Built You a Free Tool: Introducing the Summer Cash Flow Workbook
Summer is one of the most financially unpredictable times of year for small business owners. Revenue gets inconsistent. Expenses don’t slow down. Estimated tax deadlines arrive whether you’re ready or not. And for many businesses — especially in construction, healthcare, food & beverage, and professional services — the gap between what looks good on paper […]
