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Heaven & Alvarez, LLC We offer services to our clients with an effort to minimize tax obligations, to address the financia They want someone they know and trust.

Small Business Accounting Solutions
Finding practical solutions for your business is our goal! Since 1995, our team has succeeded in understanding the needs of the industry and creating reliable products to serve them all. In today’s business climates, clients seek an accounting firm that is their partner in navigating a changing world. They want someone that cares about them and their business. They want a professional staff that is responsive to their needs and does quality work. Ranae Heaven founded Heaven & Associates in 1991 and the firm has been growing ever since. In 2019, Ranae partnered with Carlos Alvarez to form Heaven and Alvarez. We continue to listen to our client’s personal and business goals and work to support them in achieving those goals. Our goal is to provide the information our clients need to make the best decisions possible and pay the least amount of taxes legally possible.

The IRS has released its 2026–2027 per diem rates for certain business travel expenses, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Under th...
10/16/2026

The IRS has released its 2026–2027 per diem rates for certain business travel expenses, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Under the high-low substantiation method, the rate for lodging, meals and incidental expenses for travel to high-cost localities within the continental United States (CONUS) rises to $329 per day, from $319. The rate for other CONUS localities rises to $230, from $225. The portion attributable to meals remains $86 for high-cost areas and $74 for other areas. The incidental-expenses-only rate remains $5. Employers can pay more than the IRS per diem rates, but excess amounts generally must be substantiated or treated as taxable wages. Contact us at (770) 849-0078 to learn about all your options for substantiating business travel expenses.

Today’s the day. ⏰Already filed? Well done.Not filed yet, missed the deadline, or behind on past years? Don’t ignore it....
10/15/2026

Today’s the day. ⏰

Already filed? Well done.

Not filed yet, missed the deadline, or behind on past years? Don’t ignore it. That’s the one move that always makes things worse.

Call us. We’ll help you figure out where you stand and what to do next.

📍 Norcross, GA
📞 (770) 849-0078

If your business offers employees a 401(k) plan, be sure to comply with all applicable regulations. Misunderstanding or ...
10/14/2026

If your business offers employees a 401(k) plan, be sure to comply with all applicable regulations. Misunderstanding or inadvertently ignoring eligibility rules — for example, when workers must be allowed to start participating — can result in IRS penalties. It can also harm employees who are mistakenly excluded. Contact us at (770) 849-0078 with questions.

3 days. 1 deadline.A few things people often get wrong:✅ The deadline for extended 2025 returns is Thursday, October 15....
10/13/2026

3 days. 1 deadline.

A few things people often get wrong:
✅ The deadline for extended 2025 returns is Thursday, October 15.
✅ Your extension covered filing, not paying. If you owe, interest has been adding up since April.
✅ Can’t pay it all? File anyway. The penalty for not filing is typically much larger than the penalty for not paying.
✅ Payment plans exist. You have more options when you act early.

If your documents are still scattered across your inbox, your desk and your glovebox, today’s the day to pull them together. Swipe for the checklist.

Need help getting it done before Thursday? Call us.

📍 Norcross, GA
📞 (770) 849-0078

Accurate financial records are essential for your company’s success. However, many small business owners struggle with a...
10/12/2026

Accurate financial records are essential for your company’s success. However, many small business owners struggle with accounting and bookkeeping tasks. We can handle these chores for you, so you can focus on running your business. Call us at (770) 849-0078 to schedule a consultation.

The extension deadline has passed, and now the focus shifts to 2026. That brings us to the question we hear most this ti...
10/09/2026

The extension deadline has passed, and now the focus shifts to 2026. That brings us to the question we hear most this time of year.

Q: Is it too late to lower my 2026 taxes?
A: No. But the clock is running.

Q: What can I still do?
A: Depending on your situation, you may be able to increase retirement contributions, contribute to an HSA, time certain income or expenses, plan your charitable giving, review investment gains and losses, or catch up on estimated tax payments.

Q: Is there a deadline?
A: Some strategies must be completed by December 31. Others have later deadlines. Knowing which is which is half the battle.

Q: Where do I start?
A: With a conversation. We'll look at your numbers and help you find the moves that fit your situation.

Got a tax question of your own? Drop it in the comments.

📍 Norcross, GA
📞 (770) 849-0078

Cryptocurrency holders: Be alert for a new IRS impersonation scam. Fraudsters are mailing fake IRS letters directing rec...
10/09/2026

Cryptocurrency holders: Be alert for a new IRS impersonation scam. Fraudsters are mailing fake IRS letters directing recipients to a bogus “Digital Asset Compliance Portal.” The letters instruct recipients to scan a QR code that leads to a fraudulent website designed to look like IRS.gov. The site may ask for personal information, cryptocurrency wallet details, or exchange account credentials that criminals can use to steal identities or digital assets. If you receive one of these letters, don’t respond. Report any suspicious communication to the IRS immediately. If you have questions about an IRS notice or digital asset reporting, we’re here to help. Contact us at (770) 849-0078.

Your numbers deserve to be understood in your language.This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the entrepreneurs...
10/07/2026

Your numbers deserve to be understood in your language.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the entrepreneurs, families and workers who help our community grow. At Heaven & Alvarez LLC, you can talk about your taxes, your business and your goals in Spanish, with a team that understands where you're coming from.

It's also why our partner Carlos Alvarez teaches a business tax and accounting course for Latino entrepreneurs at the Latino American Association. Strong businesses start with clear numbers.

Llámenos hoy. Call us today.

📍 Norcross, GA
📞 (770) 849-0078

The IRS says you’re deceased, but you’re very much alive. It sounds unbelievable, but this unusual situation can happen ...
10/07/2026

The IRS says you’re deceased, but you’re very much alive. It sounds unbelievable, but this unusual situation can happen when an incorrect Social Security number (SSN) is entered on your tax return or when Social Security Administration (SSA) records mistakenly indicate that you or your spouse have died. If you receive IRS Notice CP01H, verify that the SSN on the return in question matches your Social Security card. If it does, contact the SSA to see whether its records need to be corrected. Then follow the notice instructions to unlock your IRS account. Call us at (770) 849-0078 for help resolving this issue promptly.

Giving away assets during your life can reduce the size of your taxable estate. One option is to pay someone’s tuition o...
10/05/2026

Giving away assets during your life can reduce the size of your taxable estate. One option is to pay someone’s tuition or medical expenses. Such payments can be gift-tax-free — but only if you make them directly to a qualifying educational institution or medical provider. (Advancing the funds to a loved one or reimbursing previously paid expenses doesn’t count.) Unlike making gifts under the gift tax annual exclusion ($19,000 per recipient for 2026), there’s no limit on the amount of tuition or medical expenses you can pay tax-free. Call us at (770) 849-0078 to learn more about lifetime gifts.

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4720 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Ste 201
Norcross, GA
30071

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