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Early February is one of the busiest times for people doing their taxes. Are you someone who can’t wait to get your hands on your refund? Well, we can tell you how soon you will probably get that refund. The tax reform law officially kicked in on January 1, 2018.... Read more

Tax season is here. If you’re like many people, you may look forward to receiving a sizable income tax refund each year. You might even have plans for how you’ll spend the money before the refund ever shows up. Unfortunately, for some taxpayers, the refund they anticipate will never arrive.... Read more

Whether you’re preparing your taxes on your own as real estate professional or having a tax strategist CPA help you, here are some tips: Don’t forget your mileage. Many real estate agents leave money on the table when it comes to their mileage. Depending on where you work on a... Read more

For those who wish to file by April 17, the pressure begins to build around now. Before the race gets heated here shortly, you may want to learn how last year’s tax reform changed things. You’ll be dealing with some of the biggest changes in a generation, so prepare. Besides... Read more

Few things bring a business owner’s blood pressure up like the thought of tax time. Between the receipts to go through, the surprise of what they will owe, and the hours it takes to gather annual income information, it’s just not a fun prospect for most business owners. But as... Read more

1. PAY OFF HIGH-INTEREST DEBT Has a high-interest credit card balance been hard to pay off? Instead of buying a vacation with your refund, tackle that debt instead. Start with debts with the highest interest rates; eliminating these will save you the most money over time. If you don’t have... Read more

With the changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act not well understood by many Americans, taxes can be confusing enough for employees. Being a freelancer or independent contractor adds another layer of complication. For example, did you know there are three additional types of retirement accounts available to... Read more

If you have a big tax bill that you can’t pay, life seems pretty bleak. While the number of tax liens annually filed by the IRS against taxpayers has dropped by more than 50 percent since 2010, there were more than 14 million open tax-debt cases against individuals and businesses... Read more

First, two simple tax tips, then we’ll get to the software itself. Use a Separate Account to Pay Taxes.  One of the simplest decisions you can make in your business life is to setup a separate tax savings account. For most banks, if you have a checking account already, you can just call... Read more

April 15 might be the least popular day of the year for many of us. Taxes are due and, especially with the drastic changes in the tax code, many people just aren’t ready yet. If you’re among them, it’s possible to get an extension, but it’s important to follow the right... Read more

You might only think about your credit score before a big purchase, like when buying a house or applying for a loan. However, good credit can serve as a continuous backstage pass into a world of perks, better products and easier access into the opportunities you want most. What Is... Read more

As a business owner, you know you have to keep careful records of both your income and your expenses. (Flower Mound Tax Help: Balancing A Small Business Budget) In addition to saving money when tax season rolls around, keeping clear and concise records of all your business transactions will give... Read more

Check out these 10 tips to help you create a schedule that works for your business and your team. They’ll also help you create ideal employee shifts for your business. (Business CPA: The Perfect Work Schedule) Determine Your Staffing Needs Scheduling is a balance. You need to have enough employees... Read more

Starting your own business can be very exciting and can be a huge source of joy and revenue in your life. (Flower Mound Tax Advice: What to Know Before You Start a Business) However, it’s not for everyone. Many people try to turn a passion of theirs into a business... Read more

No one says you have to be wealthy or a business owner to benefit from hiring a tax accountant. You might think that preparing your own taxes is just too time consuming or confusing. Maybe your tax situation is complex or it’s changed so you need specialized advice and tips.... Read more

People who own successful businesses usually rely a lot on their accountants for advice. When you have a qualified accountant on your team, things like maintaining your books, planning for taxes, and meeting important financial deadlines all become much easier. (Are You Choosing the Best Dallas Tax Professional for You?)... Read more

Being a small business owner is expensive. Every penny counts when entrepreneurs are living on razor-thin margins. But owning and operating a small business is even more expensive when you pay more taxes than you owe. In a survey personal finance expert Garrett Gunderson conducted of his small business-owner clients,... Read more

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day — time to show your small business customers some love and remind yourself that you should be doing this on a regular basis. In other words, you should be letting your customers know that you appreciate them every day of the year, not just Valentine’s Day. You face stiff competition... Read more

Now that tax season is in full swing, many workers will no doubt be scrambling to get their returns done. That also includes the self-employed. While filing taxes as a salaried employee often means copying down a number from a W-2 and calling it a day, there’s often a whole set... Read more

If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, grab your shoebox of receipts and see if you qualify for these deductions. Flower Mound Tax Help: These Tax Breaks Could Be Gone in 2018 By now, you know that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has overhauled the tax code, including nearly doubling... Read more

Tax filing fraud could reach an all-time high this year, as a result of last year’s Equifax data breach. Millions of names, addresses and Social Security numbers may be compromised, and an identity thief armed with your personal information can file a tax return in your name, and collect a... Read more

Are you taking all the tax breaks you’re entitled to? CPAs say you might be able to reduce your tax bill by taking advantage of the many exemptions, deductions, and credits built into the tax code. (Tax Preparation Help: Are You Getting All The Tax Breaks You Deserve?) Tax exemptions,... Read more

Minimizing taxes may be the difference between a profitable business and one that is just getting by. You all are probably thinking: “I don’t have extra time do deal with taxes.” Here are seven ways you can tame the stress of small business taxes and hopefully put a little (or a lot)... Read more

While it can be tempting to splurge money on something, saving some of it could be a smarter move over the long run. Here some ways that taxpayers with a household income of less than $75,000 can put that refund to good use. 1. Build up your rainy day fund... Read more