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09/21/2026

As businesses grow and bring on additional help, how that help is classified matters more than many owners realize.

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is one of the more common compliance issues small businesses face. The distinction affects payroll taxes, benefits obligations and how compensation is reported to the IRS, and the IRS looks at the nature of the working relationship rather than just the title or the contract.

If you are unsure whether someone should be on payroll or working as a contractor, getting clarity on that sooner rather than later tends to be the more straightforward path.

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09/18/2026

For small business owners, retirement accounts serve two purposes: building long-term financial security and reducing taxable income in the current year.

For 2026, contribution limits for SEP IRAs and Solo 401(k)s go up to $70,000 depending on your situation. September is a good time to review where you stand and whether there is room to contribute more before year-end.

If you have questions about which retirement account structure makes the most sense for your business, we are glad to walk through the options with you.

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09/15/2026

For businesses planning significant equipment or asset purchases before December 31, the timing of those decisions matters more than usual this year.

100% bonus depreciation is restored for 2026, meaning businesses can immediately deduct the full cost of qualified equipment placed in service during the year rather than depreciating it over time. The Section 179 expensing limit has also increased to $2.5 million.

If a purchase is already under consideration, understanding how it affects your 2026 tax position is worth factoring into that decision.

09/10/2026

By the time November arrives, some of the most useful tax planning options for the year are no longer available. September is generally a better starting point.

At this point in the year, you have enough data to know roughly where your income will land and enough time to act on what you find. A conversation with your advisor now tends to produce better outcomes than one in December.

If you want to take a closer look at where your 2026 tax position stands, we are glad to help.

Being a fierce advocate for your success means dedicating a firm CPA partner to work with you. Schedule your no cost personal consultation today.

09/03/2026

The third quarter estimated tax payment deadline is September 15.

If your income has shifted since you last reviewed your estimates, now is a good time to make sure your payment reflects where the year is actually heading. Underpaying can trigger penalties on top of what you owe at filing, and overpaying ties up cash your business could be using in the meantime.

If you have questions about what you owe for Q3, we are glad to help you work through it before the deadline.

Being a fierce advocate for your success means dedicating a firm CPA partner to work with you. Schedule your no cost personal consultation today.

08/18/2026

Tax season is easier and less expensive for business owners who stay organized throughout the year.

A few habits that make a real difference: reconciling your accounts monthly rather than quarterly, keeping business and personal expenses clearly separated and holding on to documentation for any expense you plan to deduct. Small gaps in recordkeeping have a way of becoming larger problems when it comes time to file.

If your books are not where you want them to be heading into Q4, there is still time to get organized. We can help.

08/13/2026

The hardest part of starting your own business is finding the right support.

Books, podcasts, online communities and self-proclaimed experts are everywhere, what is genuinely hard to find is personalized support that helps a new business owner move forward with confidence.

If you are feeling overwhelmed in the beginning stages of entrepreneurship, keep reading to learn more about the types of support that could most benefit you:

Booking a consultation with an expert can help connect you to the resources that will help you move forward with confidence when starting a business.

08/10/2026

The Q3 estimated tax payment deadline is September 15.

If your income has been higher than expected this year, your payment may need to be adjusted upward. If business has been slower, there may be room to recalibrate. Either way, defaulting to last quarter's number without a quick review can lead to an underpayment penalty — or unnecessary overpayment.

It is worth a look before the deadline arrives. We are glad to help you work through it.

Being a fierce advocate for your success means dedicating a firm CPA partner to work with you. Schedule your no cost personal consultation today.

08/04/2026

Starting your own business comes with a lot of decisions to make. And often, your decisions will change as you try to iterate on them.

Making “bad decisions” as a small business owner is normal. Evolving and learning from that experience is the important part. Keep watching to hear more of Tom’s perspective on decision making as a small business owner:

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05/04/2026

The instinct to avoid conflict is understandable, but there is a meaningful difference between conflict that damages relationships and conflict that strengthens them.

Learn more about Toms’ view on positive conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjZdHyRSEH0