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Year-End Tax Planning Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Bill Before December 31
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Bill Before December 31 What you do before December 31 matters more than most people realize.Once the year ends, many of the most powerful tax-saving strategies are no longer available — no matter how good your...
Will You Receive a $2,000 Tariff Stimulus Check in 2025? What We Know So FarBy Molen & Associates | December 2025
These stimulus checks have not yet been approved. No one is eligible to receive the $2,000 payment yet. We will send out an update whenever they are approved with any additional information. You may have seen headlines or social media posts this fall about a possible...
Setting Up QuickBooks for Your Small Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why QuickBooks Setup Matters QuickBooks is one of the most powerful tools available for small business bookkeeping—but it’s only as good as the way it’s set up. A sloppy or incorrect setup can lead to misclassified income and expenses, messy financials, and costly tax...
Tax Planning for Business Owners: Moves to Make Before Year-End
Business Tax Planning You Should Know Business tax planning is the proactive process of analyzing your company’s financial position throughout the year to reduce your overall tax liability. It’s about more than just preparing your tax return—it’s about making...
Retirement and Taxes: Tips for Maximizing Social Security and Managing RMDs
Retirement should be a time of financial peace—not unexpected tax bills. But many retirees are surprised to find that their Social Security benefits are taxable, or that Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can push them into higher tax brackets. With a little...
Why Corporate Accounting Is the Foundation of Every Successful Business
In today’s competitive business landscape, strong financial management isn’t optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re a small startup or an established corporation, accurate and strategic corporate accounting helps you understand where your business stands, make...
Is Your Business Audit-Ready? Start with Proper Financial Statement Preparation
When it comes to business finances, one of the most important steps in maintaining transparency and compliance is Financial Statement Preparation. Whether you’re a small business owner or managing a growing corporation, your financial statements serve as the...
How Do I Pay Myself as a Business Owner? A Guide to Getting Paid Properly
Understanding Owner Compensation As a business owner, figuring out how to pay yourself isn’t as simple as just transferring money from your business account to your personal one. How and when you pay yourself depends on your business structure, your tax filing status,...
Tax Planning for Business Owners in 2025: What’s New and What’s Important
As a small business owner, managing finances can be one of the most challenging parts of running your company. Between daily operations, employee management, and customer satisfaction, accounting and tax planning often get pushed aside — but they shouldn’t. Entering...
Year-End Charitable Giving & Tax Deduction Strategies: What You Need to Know Before December 31st
(This is a partial video recording due to technology issues on the webinar platform) Every month, our Tax Tuesday sessions bring together taxpayers, business owners, retirees, and high-income earners who want to feel confident—not confused—about their taxes. This...
Can You Deduct Your Dog on Your Taxes? Here’s When It’s Actually Allowed
The IRS and Pet Deductions: What’s Real and What’s Myth Can you write off your dog as a tax deduction? It’s one of the most commonly searched—and misunderstood—questions during tax season. While the IRS does not allow you to claim your pet as a dependent, there are...
Tax Planning for Business Owners: Choosing the Right Business Structure to Save Taxes
When it comes to running a successful business, one of the most important — and often overlooked — decisions you’ll make is choosing the right business structure. Your structure doesn’t just affect operations; it also has a significant impact on how much you pay in...
Catching Up on Bookkeeping: A 30-Day Plan for Business Owners
Why Bookkeeping Catch-Up Matters Falling behind on your bookkeeping happens more often than you think—especially for small business owners juggling sales, staffing, and operations. Whether you’re a few months or a few years behind, cleaning up your books is critical...
Tax Deductions for Real Estate Investors: What You Can and Can’t Claim
Maximizing Tax Benefits from Investment Property Real estate investors have access to a powerful suite of tax deductions that can reduce taxable income, boost cash flow, and support long-term portfolio growth. Whether you’re holding long-term rental properties,...
Section 179 & Bonus Depreciation
As the end of the year approaches, many business owners are asking one key question: “If I buy equipment, vehicles, or technology before December 31st, how should I expense it?” That’s exactly what we tackled in our most recent Tax Tuesday webinar at Molen &...