by Molen & Associates | Aug 9, 2026 | Small Business
Most tax strategies require you to give something up — higher contributions, deferred income, more complexity. The Augusta Rule is one of the few that generates a deduction for your business while putting tax-free dollars in your pocket simultaneously. But it only...
by Molen & Associates | Jul 12, 2026 | Tax Planning
Every taxpayer has the right to arrange their affairs to pay as little tax as the law allows. That’s not a tax shelter — it’s a legal principle. But there’s a meaningful spectrum between “standard planning” and “will cost you...
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 | May 31, 2026 | Tax Planning
You have rental properties. They show losses on paper — depreciation, interest, maintenance. You assume those losses reduce your taxable income. Then your tax return comes back and the losses are nowhere to be found. Your CPA explains they’re...
by SEO | Apr 19, 2026 | Bookkeeping
Vehicle expenses are one of the most common deductions claimed by small business owners, and also one of the most frequently misunderstood. Choosing between the standard mileage method and the actual expense method is not just a math exercise. The decision affects...
