by Molen & Associates | Jun 28, 2026 | Small Business
If you own a business — especially an S-Corp — and you’re paying for business expenses out of pocket, you may be handling reimbursements in a way that costs you more than it should. An accountable plan is a simple IRS-approved structure that lets you reimburse...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 21, 2026 | IRS Representation
Most people assume that once a few years have passed, old tax returns are safe. That’s mostly true — but the exceptions matter, and some of them have no limit at all. Understanding the statute of limitations on IRS audits tells you how long you need to keep...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 21, 2026 | Tax Planning
Statute of Limitations: How Long the IRS Actually Has to Audit YouOne of the most common questions we hear is:“How long do I need to keep my tax records?” or “How far back can the IRS go?”The answer depends on something called the statute...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 14, 2026 | IRS Representation
Most people picture an IRS audit as an agent sitting across a desk, combing through receipts. That’s not how most discrepancies are caught. The IRS finds the vast majority of underreported income through an automated process called information matching — and it...
by Molen & Associates | Jun 7, 2026 | Tax Planning
A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tax deferral tools in real estate — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. Done correctly, it lets you sell an investment property and roll all of your gain into a new property without paying capital gains tax today....
