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Most construction businesses will use two different tax-accounting methods: one for their long-term contracts and one generally for everything else. A long-term contract is any contract that is still going on  in the same year it’s started. Cash method of accounting One method that some construction contractors can use for... Read more

Let’s take a look at where your small business stands as the year comes to an end. These small business year end tips can help you make sure you’re in good shape financially as you head into the new year. DFW Tax Help: Small Business Year End Tips Take Some... Read more

As the end of 2017 approaches, aspiring entrepreneurs will reassess their situations and consider taking the plunge. It doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, it is a process. Here are some things to consider before taking that first step. Conduct thorough market research Before making any investments, conduct market research to determine... Read more

Dallas Tax Pro: Year End Tips For A Bigger Refund Have you wondered how much you’ve overpaid in taxes this year? If so, you likely want to do all you can to get as big a refund as you can. As we inch closer to the end of 2017, now... Read more

It’s holiday season! Most of you probably won’t be celebrating all of the upcoming holidays, but collectively, your customers will, and they’re all opportunities to push out more sales. Now is the time to get organized. Here are nine things that you have to do now to be more memorable this... Read more

A major tax bill has been passed. In the years ahead many Americans will be paying more than before, while many others will pay less. People in both camps will still want to minimize any sums they pay, so here are some tax tips to help many taxpayers lower their... Read more

When January 1 comes, small business owners examine what happened during the past 12 months and decide to start fresh by making business financial resolutions. Resolutions are often easier said than done, however. Many of us have forgotten or dropped our individual New Year’s resolutions by Groundhog Day. Small business owners... Read more

As a small business owner you need to be really frugal. Lack of or misuse of capital is one of the main reasons why companies fail . That said, priority number one should be to save money. While some ideas will save more money than others you need to understand... Read more

Any new year means more than new diets, gym memberships and other fresh beginnings. It also signals another tax-filing season is knocking. The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2017 tax returns on Jan. 29. The filing deadline this year is April 17 (rather than the typical April 15 due date). And... Read more

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. It’s being put into action starting with the 2018 tax year. On the business side of things, the tax bill lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 to 21 percent. This is the lowest rate since 1939. For... Read more

Taxes are hard and stressful enough to do without making avoidable errors. Before clients file, they should double check to make sure they don’t make the following tax errors. We often hand out this checklist to clients to avoid mistakes in advance. Not signing the return (if you file paper... Read more

We’re giving away this awesome 55” 4K Ultra HD Vizio TV– valued over $600– to ONE lucky winner! You MUST COMMENT ” DFW CPA” on our Facebook post , and SHARE the post on your own page. The winner will be chosen by a random drawing on April 19, 2017... Read more

For the last three years or so, the IRS has given a name to the most common and dirty schemes to cheat either taxpayers or the nation’s treasury. They are called the “The Dirty Dozen.” This year, half the dozen are scams by third parties that attempt to rip off... Read more

Beth Williams, co-owner of Flower Mound, TX accounting firm Williams & Kunkel, CPAs, explains the new directions our business is taking. As part of our commitment to serving small business owners, we’ve spiffed up our website and outlined our mission. Take a look. We think you’ll find as inspiring and... Read more

Looking for a few tips to revitalize your personal energy after the tax season is over and get ready for the summer? Some of these small business consulting tips are so easy and simple you might think they won’t do anything for you. As you read, check to see which ones... Read more

Small business consulting firms can help you sell your business by spotlighting a few commonly overlooked aspects of the business sale process.  Sometimes they can slow down turnaround time of a sale.  But if you can understand these potential problems better, you will be better prepared.  Do You Have Time... Read more

Did you know CPAs can measure the financial health of a business? If your sole measure of financial performance are the sales you generate or your account balance—you’re missing out on a lot of helpful information about your business. Financial statements and metrics are more than just numbers that go up... Read more

According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. However, is there a way to avoid catastrophe altogether? While the occasional “surprise” or economic challenge may be unavoidable, small businesses can manage their cash flow with smart practices. Below are five tactics that can... Read more

Does a Small Business Need Leadership or Management? The answer is both. Have you ever heard the expression “Too many generals and not enough soldiers?” Well it can work both ways. Too many soldiers without a strong general will surely find themselves fighting the wrong battles. Businesses with too many... Read more

Below is a powerful 6-step blueprint that anyone can easily apply to find great success in their work, career, and life. Give these 6 steps a try and see how they work for you. These steps are part of our commitment to helping you identify your path to business success.... Read more

In a recent Harvard commencement speech, Mark Zuckerberg explained how some big companies wanted to buy Facebook a couple years into his venture. Everyone around him told him to take the money and run. But Zuckerberg held onto his business a little longer. He felt it was destined for something... Read more

Do you remember Blockbuster? At one time, the chain of 9,000 video-rental stores seemed to be everywhere. Families spent their Saturday or Friday evenings perusing the shelves for the latest releases or old classics. However, as the industry and world changed, and movie-renting habits evolved, Blockbuster failed to adapt, even... Read more

Surely you had an inspiration when you decided to start your business. Was it to provide a service or product better, faster or cheaper than what was currently available? Was it to fill a gap in the marketplace? Perhaps you were inspired to run a business that people enjoyed working... Read more

So, you’re ready to start a company. You have a great product or service you think people will really like, and you’re ready to get started. There’s just one question: Where do you start?  Building a company from scratch is not easy, especially if you intend for that company to... Read more