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For over 12 years of providing professional tax advice and helping my clients build financial vision, I’ve found there are three financial principles that are true for most people: The more you make, the more you spend. “Goals not written down are just wishes.”...

When should you amend your tax return?

For many taxpayers there is minimal information necessary to file their income taxes. Other taxpayers have multiple sources of income that must be reported, as well as various deductions and credits that must be considered. Regardless of which category you fall into...

Do I still need to bring my expenses to my tax appointment?

We have been getting this question a bit this year already and we would love to help clarify – at least in part. If I can separate ‘expenses’ into three main categories I can address each of them in a simpler manner. Personal expenses – which are things like mortgage...

Is my student loan deductible?

With secondary education costs on the rise, millions of taxpayers pay substantial amounts of interest on their student loan debt every year. 70% of U.S. college students use loans to pay for their education. The average student’s loan amounts to $37,000. Although the...

How Long Can the IRS Audit Me?

In most cases, the statute of limitations grants the IRS a period of up to three years in which to initiate an audit of a taxpayer. The three-year clock begins counting down from the latter of the following dates: The date on which the return was originally due.In...

I Just Got Notified of an Audit…Help!

Many fear the thought of receiving an IRS audit notice. Because of this fear, our tax firm has often encountered clients that put off opening any IRS letters for the fear of being notified of an audit. First, if you do receive an IRS audit notice, DO NOT PANIC. ...

Starting a Side Business?

Side Business Advice Are you currently working a full-time job, but have an entrepreneurial spirit and have always wanted to start a business of your own? You are not alone. Today, more and more people pursue opportunities outside of their nine to five job. From...

What happens if you don’t pay your taxes?

At some point everybody wonders what what will happen if they don’t pay their taxes. There are always consequences in society when rules and laws are broken. These consequences exercise justice and help society stay in order. So, what happens if you don’t pay your...

Your Payroll Compliance Checklist

When setting up payroll for your business, there are a few federal and state requirements that you will need to take care of. Payroll compliance isn’t a one-time task you can easily check off and remaining compliant is a big job. You must make sure your business is...

How to Run Your Payroll Through QuickBooks Online

Payroll is essential for most businesses, after all the main goal of a business is to make money, and any employee or contract worker has the same goal. Because of this, it is important to have a simple and reliable system to process your payroll. QuickBooks Online...