molen-associates-logo
  • HOME
  • TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
    • Tax Preparation
    • Tax Planning & Advisory
    • Bookkeeping & Accounting
    • IRS Representation
  • ABOUT
    • About Molen & Associates
    • Meet Our Team
    • Tax Prep Process
    • New Clients
    • Who We Serve
      • Businesses
      • Individuals
        • Realtors
        • Law Enforcement
    • Careers
    • FAQ’S
    • Leave Us a Review
  • RESOURCES
    • Resources
    • Portal
    • Webinars
    • Blogs
    • Dates to Remember
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Tax Documents
    • Where’s My Refund?
  • CONTACT
Book A Meeting
molen-associates-logo
  • HOME
  • TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
    • Tax Preparation
    • Tax Planning & Advisory
    • Bookkeeping & Accounting
    • IRS Representation
  • ABOUT
    • About Molen & Associates
    • Meet Our Team
    • Tax Prep Process
    • New Clients
    • Who We Serve
      • Businesses
      • Individuals
        • Realtors
        • Law Enforcement
    • Careers
    • FAQ’S
    • Leave Us a Review
  • RESOURCES
    • Resources
    • Portal
    • Webinars
    • Blogs
    • Dates to Remember
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Tax Documents
    • Where’s My Refund?
  • CONTACT
Meals vs Entertainment: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What Still Confuses People

Meals vs Entertainment: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What Still Confuses People

by SEO | Mar 22, 2026 | IRS

Few areas of tax deductions create as much confusion as meals and entertainment. Over the years, the rules have changed multiple times, and many business owners still rely on outdated assumptions. Some think meals are never deductible. Others assume anything involving...
Ordinary and Necessary Expenses: What That Actually Means Under IRS Rules

Ordinary and Necessary Expenses: What That Actually Means Under IRS Rules

by SEO | Mar 15, 2026 | IRS Representation

“Ordinary and necessary” is one of the most commonly used phrases in tax law, and also one of the most misunderstood. Many small business owners assume that if an expense feels related to their business, it must be deductible. In reality, the IRS applies specific...
IRC §199A (QBI Deduction): Who Actually Qualifies and Who Doesn’t

IRC §199A (QBI Deduction): Who Actually Qualifies and Who Doesn’t

by SEO | Mar 8, 2026 | IRS Representation

The Qualified Business Income deduction, often referred to as the QBI deduction under IRC §199A, is one of the most valuable and most misunderstood tax benefits available to small business owners. On the surface, it promises a deduction of up to 20 percent of business...
Extensions Explained: What They Do (and Don’t) Protect You From

Extensions Explained: What They Do (and Don’t) Protect You From

by SEO | Mar 1, 2026 | Tax Planning

Filing a tax extension is one of the most misunderstood tools in tax preparation. Many individuals and small business owners believe an extension gives them more time to “deal with taxes” altogether. In reality, an extension only delays part of the process and offers...
Bookkeeping Problems That Delay Tax Filing (and How to Fix Them Fast)

Bookkeeping Problems That Delay Tax Filing (and How to Fix Them Fast)

by SEO | Feb 22, 2026 | Bookkeeping

When tax filing drags on longer than expected, the problem is rarely the tax return itself. In most cases, delays come from underlying bookkeeping issues that make it difficult to determine accurate income, deductions, and compliance positions. For small business...
« Older Entries

Tags

Admin (12) Amendments (3) Audit (8) Bookkeeping/Accounting (78) Budget (12) Business (87) Business Finance (60) Child Tax Credit (3) COVID/Coronavirus (20) Deductions (77) Education (10) Entrepreneurship (56) Extension (4) Finance (7) Financial planning (2) Financial Statements (21) Homeowner (4) Income Tax Preparation (2) Insurance (4) Investing (23) IRS (66) IRS Representation (3) Law Enforcement (4) Medical (3) News (17) One Big Beautiful Bill (12) Payroll (21) Personal Finance (99) QBI Deduction (2) Real Estate (6) Real Estate Investor Tax Deductions (2) Real Estate Tax Preparation (2) Retirement (23) Self Employment (54) Small business (5) small business accounting (2) Stimulus Check (4) Tax Advisor (8) Tax Credits (2) Tax Efficiency (2) Tax Planning (175) Tax Preparation (131) Tax Preparer Near Me (2) Tax Responsibilities (2) Withholding (14)

LOCATION

11555 Champion Forest Dr.
Houston, TX 77066

info@molentax.com

Phone: (281) 440-6279

Fax: (281) 716-6000

 

Book A Meeting

ABOUT

About Us

How We Work

Careers

Contact Us

SERVICES

Business

Individuals

  • TAX PREPARATION
    • Income Tax Preparation
    • Small Business Tax Preparation
    • Individual Income Tax Preparation
    • Tax Planning
    • S-Corp Tax Preparation
    • C-Corp Tax Preparation
    • Franchise Tax Preparation
    • Amendment Tax Preparation
    • Corporate Tax Preparation
    • Tax Consultations
    • Tax Advisory
    • Business Entity Consultations
    • EIN Application
    • S Corp Entity Election
  • ACCOUNTING
    • Accounting
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Bookkeeping Catch Up
    • Bookkeeping Clean Up
    • Bookkeeping
    • Business Entity Consultations
    • Small Business Accounting
    • Tax Advisory
    • Form Preparation
    • W2 and 1099 Preparation
    • 940, 941 and TWC Reporting
    • Payroll Set Up
    • QuickBooks Setup
    • Financial Forecasting
    • Controller Services
    • Fractional CFO Services
    • Financial Statement Preparation
  • IRS PROBLEMS
    • IRS Seizures
    • Back Taxes Owed
    • Get Your IRS File
    • Innocent Spouse Relief
    • IRS Audit Representation
    • IRS Letters & Correspondence
    • IRS Levies
    • IRS Liens
    • IRS Payment Plan
    • IRS Wage Garnishment
    • Non-Filed Tax Returns
    • Offer in Compromise
    • Tax Problems
    • Payroll Tax Problems
  • INDUSTRIES
    • Self Employed Contractors
    • Realtors
    • Rental Properties
    • Start Ups
    • Restaurants
    • Long Haul Trucking
    • Construction Companies
    • Plumbers
    • Electricians
    • Dentists
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Online Sellers
    • Non Profits
    • Small Businesses

RESOURCES

Resources

Client Portal

Blog

HOURS

Hours

Mon - 9:00am-5:00pm

Tues - 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed - 9:00am-5:00pm

Thurs - 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri - Sun - Closed

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Building Relationships that Last Generations

© Copyright - 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Molen & Associates | Tax Services | Accounting | IRS Resolution