Looking for a loan for your business? What is the best way and timing of obtaining a favorable loan or a loan in general? Conundrum The best time to seek a loan is when you are not desperate to obtain a loan. Ironically, when you are looking for a loan is probably the time when […]
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Before You Buy a Franchise
Buying a franchise can be a lower-risk way of starting a business, especially for a new entrepreneur. There are things you should look for and things you should avoid. Look For: Avoid: If you know a business owner who can benefit from our services, then we would appreciate your referral. And if you like what […]
One Way to Simplify Your Tax Situation
There is one common situation I see every tax season, and making this change would simplify your tax situation. Number of Financial Accounts Minimizing the number of financial accounts you have, when possible, will not only simplify your tax situation, but will also help to simplify your finances. Actions to take include closing out or […]
Need More Time?
Do you need more time to file your individual tax return? If you need more time to gather all of your information to file an accurate tax return, then you should file an extension by 4/15 with the IRS and any state you need to file a return for. Here’s what you need to do: […]
Useful List of Recent Tariff Announcements
Here is a shortened list of some of the countries and the reciprocal tariff rates that were recently announced to see how much they will impact your business and you personally. This is an abbreviated list Per The White House’s website, along with information regarding Canada and Mexico: Country Reciprocal Tariff, Adjusted China 34% European […]
Another BOI Reporting Update (Good News This Time)
Beneficial Ownership Reporting (BOI) requirements have changed again. This time the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule. Per FinCen’s website the ruling is as follows: In that interim final rule, FinCEN revises the definition of “reporting company” in its implementing regulations to mean only those entities that are formed under the […]
To Pivot or Not to Pivot?
Should you pivot your business and what exactly is a pivot? There are right ways and wrong ways to pivot. Pivot Defined A pivot is a change in the direction of your business. It can relate to the type of services you offer, clients/customers served, your role, and the overall business model. Right Way to […]
Easy IRS Red Flag to Avoid
The last thing anyone wants is to be audited by the IRS. One simple way to avoid waving a red flag at the IRS is to be aware of this . . . Information Matching The IRS receives a significant number of informational returns from businesses that are required to report payments they made to […]
Personal Financial Planning for Business Owners in 3 Steps
Financial planning for business owners differs from regular W-2 employees and should be handled differently. These are 3 steps business owners should take: Step 1: Plan for Volatile Earnings This is especially true if you operate a business that ebbs and flows with economic cycles, such as construction and real estate. However, company specific changes […]
How Will IRS Job Cuts Impact You?
There was a recent announcement regarding staffing cuts at the IRS. How will this impact you and should you be concerned? Background Information The IRS hired approximately 22,000 people during 2022, 31,000 during 2024, and approximately 20,000 during 2024 for a total workforce of more than 100,000 employees. This has been the largest number of […]