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The Bookkeeping Co. & Tax Strategy Firm Providing simple solutions for your accounting needs is our specialty at The Bookkeeping Company. Contact us today!

I help high-income earners keep more of what they make by paying near to $0 in taxes legally and building a financial foundation on solid rock guided by faith, wisdom, and proven tax strategies. At our locally-owned and woman-operated tax company in Vancouver, WA, we specialize in personal finance and small business tax preparation. Whether you're looking for short-term business advice, reliable tax return preparation, or assistance with payroll and accounting, we've got your back. We strive to deliver accurate financial advice in a timely and efficient manner through our use of up-to-date financial calculators and computer technology. Our services are tailored to your unique needs, whether you're looking for retail, manufacturing, construction, etc.

06/11/2026

Behind on your books? There's a way through. 🚇

Months of catch-up can feel like a long, dark tunnel. Don't try to fix the whole year in one night.

Start with your bank statements and work one month at a time. Categorize every transaction, and match receipts where you have them.

Once you're caught up, keep it current: a little at a time, so you never fall this far behind again.



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Client had an LLC. Thought that was enough.An LLC alone saved them $0 in taxes. Zero. An LLC is legal protection, not a ...
06/11/2026

Client had an LLC. Thought that was enough.

An LLC alone saved them $0 in taxes. Zero. An LLC is legal protection, not a tax strategy.

Then we stacked it right. LLC plus S corp election plus real strategy. Reasonable $55K salary, SE tax cut, the full stack working together. $7,300 saved in the example shown. Results depend on your numbers.

Most contractors stop at the LLC and wonder why the tax bill never moves. The entity is step one, not the whole plan.

Still running on an LLC alone? Comment ENTITY and I will show you what the full stack looks like.

06/11/2026

Can you see where your business is headed? 🌨️

When your books are behind, running your business feels like driving in a whiteout.

IRS Publication 583 says good records help you monitor the progress of your business. They can show whether your business is improving, which items are selling, or what changes you need to make.

Good records also help you prepare accurate financial statements, like your profit and loss statement and balance sheet.

Your books tell your business's story. Keep them current so you can actually read it.

Source: IRS Publication 583 (Starting a Business and Keeping Records) https://www.irs.gov/publications/p583



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05/11/2026

Is income tax voluntary? A movie star bet his freedom on the answer.

Wesley Snipes bought into a theory that wages earned in America weren't taxable. The government said he filed no federal returns for six years.

The twist: the jury acquitted him of both felonies. What sent him away for three years was the simplest thing on the list. He didn't file.

And "voluntary"? It's real IRS language. It means you work out your own tax first. It doesn't mean you skip it. The IRS says it plainly: "The requirement to pay taxes is not voluntary."

The planning, though? That part's yours.

Comment STRATEGY and I'll send you my free tax calculator + a free tax assessment 👇
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05/11/2026

Tax planning isn't just for big companies. 🏜️

Solo contractor? Small crew? This is for you too.

Big companies plan their taxes all year long. Small businesses can do the same thing. You don't need a big team or a finance department. You need clean books and a plan.

Start by knowing your numbers: what's coming in, what's going out, and what you've set aside. Then make your big decisions on purpose, not by surprise in April.



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05/11/2026

Cash jobs are not tax-free. Not even the small ones.

The IRS says you have to report all your income: cash, check, apps, all of it, even with no 1099. But when you track that cash, you can track your costs too. Gas, tools, materials. Those write-offs could lower what you owe.

Real savings come from tracking every job and every cost, then planning ahead.

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05/11/2026

Two electricians both had a big year. One got a penalty in April. The other didn't. Why? ⚡

The safe harbor rule. When you work for yourself, nobody takes tax out of your check, so you pay the IRS four times a year. If your pay jumps around, here's a simple target: pay at least what your total tax was last year, spread over the year.

Let's say last year's tax was $12,000 → $3,000 each quarter, on time. You could skip the penalty, even if you owe more in April.

Made a lot last year? If your adjusted gross income was over $150,000, aim for 110%.

Free tax calculator: https://thebookkeepingcomp.org/calculator/

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05/11/2026

How long do you keep tax records? 🗂️

Shred too soon and you could regret it.

IRS Publication 583 says you must keep records as long as they may be needed for the administration of any provision of the tax code. Generally, that means keeping the records that support income or deductions on a return until the period of limitations for that return runs out.

That's the window when you can amend your return to claim a credit or refund, or the IRS can assess additional tax.

Own equipment or property? Keep those records until the period of limitations runs out for the year you dispose of it.

And before you toss anything, check whether your insurance company or lender needs you to keep it longer.

Source: IRS Publication 583 (Starting a Business and Keeping Records) https://www.irs.gov/publications/p583



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05/11/2026

Got a letter from the IRS? Don't toss it in the fire. 🔥

Here's what IRS.gov says to do when a notice or letter shows up:
• Review it carefully and keep it for your records.
• If it asks you to respond, act by the due date.
• If you disagree, follow the instructions in the notice to dispute it, and reply by the due date.
• Not sure it's real? Search the notice or letter number on IRS.gov.

A letter you ignore doesn't go away. Open it, read it, and act on time.

Source: IRS.gov, "Understanding your IRS notice or letter"
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-irs-notice-or-letter



Comment STRATEGY and I'll send you my free tax calculator + a free tax assessment 👇
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04/11/2026

A client hands you a check on December 30th. You can't deposit it until January.

The IRS still counts it as this year's income. 👀

So I went digging under the tax bill. Here's what it actually sees:

1️⃣ The date: if the money is yours to grab, it counts, even if you never touch it.
2️⃣ The label: job profit gets self-employment tax. Long-term stock gains don't.
3️⃣ The paper: every write-off stands on your records.

Your tax bill was paper before it was money.

What's under yours? 👇

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