When you go into business, your focus would be on building a better widget, serving a specific customer, or the like, and not on bookkeeping. I would recommend delegating such tasks. Here are some questions that you should ask: "How…
Quick things to learn while filing taxes with an extended deadline: If you're not ready to file your tax return yet, you may file an extension. People believe that their 1040 tax return, which is the personal tax return, needs…
One of the ways to plan your taxes in advance to avoid penalties and interest is to do a tax planning session in November/December Make sure you submit the full payment by the extended deadline. Expect a notice from the…
If you're a business owner, right now is a great time of the year, before the rush of the holidays, to get your tax books and get your bookkeeping reconciled IRS makes us ensure that we have logs. We're not…
Instructions on how to help clients get the answers they need from you. Watch the Video! Helping your customers automate their systems Ways that can facilitate customer service: For example, an auto-response to your client’s or customer’s emails informing them…
Did you know that a dog is a potential tax deduction? Clearly, this doesn't apply to just any family pet, but if your dog meets certain criteria, man's (or woman's) best friend can help you increase your tax deductions. Security…
Delegation! Watch the video to learn what this really has to do with taxes? Setting up a tuition reimbursement plan within your company: If you own a company, especially if it is an S Corp or a C Corp, where…
Watch the video to drop your taxes in 2016! Filing your tax returns on time, the IRS, at the federal level, can audit you going three years back. Document retention; any documents related to real estate should be kept permanently. Any…
We are edging closer to April 15th and, as the deadline approaches, you may be wondering if it’s smart to file an extension or not. Everyone’s situation varies, but it’s important to remember that it’s not necessarily a bad thing…
Shauna, our very own Tax Goddess, was featured this week in an article on tax strategies and tax nightmares. Read more below... 5 Tax Nightmares You’ve filled out all the paperwork, checked boxes and now you’re ready to know what…
With tax season in full swing, Tax Goddess wants to help you avoid the always-dreaded audit! If you own a small business, pay attention! 1) Don’t claim 100% of your vehicle for your business! So you use your vehicle for…
THANK YOU, ALL! The holiday season is almost with us, and it always reminds me of my love for my family, my friends, and my clients. I feel so blessed to be working with you all as clients, vendors, friends,…
Imagine, for a moment, that you're a hardworking pot dealer just trying to operate an honest shop in the newly legal marijuana industry. You get audited, and the examiner hits you with a $290,000 bill! He then asks to talk…
Guest post by: Giselle C. Alexander*, J.D., LL.M., C.P.A. Taxpayers have an opportunity to resolve delinquent taxes with the Arizona Department of Revenue and receive the benefit of penalty and interest abatement. The recovery period is brief, so taxpayers should…
This year, millions of American tourists took advantage of their summer vacation to travel abroad. Favorable exchange rates made European destinations especially attractive. Seeing Old World cultures gives us perspective that we just can't get when we load up the…
