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Software · 2 min read ·
Intuit Assist for QuickBooks: How Gen-AI Powers Business Growth
As a small business owner, managing your finances can often feel overwhelming. Between creating estimates, sending invoices, and tracking payments, it is easy to become bogged down. But what if there was a way to stre…
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Video · 3 min read ·
Bookkeeping Tips for Small Business Owners
It’s that time of year when we start to get a lot of questions about bookkeeping and how to prepare the records for the CPA. Keeping track of bookkeeping tasks can be challenging for small business owners. Implementin…
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Software · 3 min read ·
Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Schemes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, marking the 22nd year of identifying the most prevalent and dangerous schemes that taxpayers should avoid. IRS Commissioner D…
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2 min read ·
Department of Labor’s Tip Credit Rule Overturned: Impact for Employers
A significant ruling has shaken up the landscape for hospitality employers across the U.S. In Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor . The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit invalidated a Departmen…
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Video · 3 min read ·
Four Tips for Effective Networking
We’ve all heard how important networking is, whether as entrepreneurs or employed by others. You may think it’s time consuming and not worth the effort, but networking is a powerful tool for building relationships, dr…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
IRS Continues Processing ERC Claims Amid Ongoing Scrutiny and Risk Assessments
Did you file an Employee Retention Tax Credit Claim after September 14, 2023? Have you been waiting to find out if your claim will be processed? The IRS stopped processing (ERC) claims that were received before the mo…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Understanding the 2025 Updates to Health Savings Accounts
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals save for medical expenses. HSA contributions are tax-deductible, and the funds can be used to pay for qualified medical e…
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Video · 3 min read ·
8 Ways Your Business Can Run by Itself
One of the biggest challenges you may experience is building a company that operates smoothly, even in your absence. The ultimate goal is to create a company that can function with minimal input, allowing you the free…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
Navigating IRS Updates and Anticipating Election-Driven Tax Changes
Recently, the IRS has been busy addressing several important issues, from simplifying reporting for renewable-energy tax credits to finalizing rules around stock-repurchase taxes and crypto transactions. However, my a…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Strategies for Cultivating Financial Responsibility in Your Kids
Do you have children who need to learn fiscal responsibility? Do you attempt to teach your kids but wonder if they are comprehending the details? Understanding your child’s brain can unlock insights into their financi…
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News · 3 min read ·
Step by Step Guide to Creating a Cash Flow Forecast for Your Small Business
Managing your business's cash flow is one of the most crucial aspects of financial planning, but it can feel overwhelming without the right approach. In the last video, I explained how a cash flow forecast provides cl…
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IRS · 2 min read ·
IRS Inflation Adjustments for 2025: Key Updates You Need to Know
As we look ahead to the 2025 tax year (for filings in 2026), the IRS has made several important adjustments to tax brackets, standard deductions, and other financial thresholds. These changes, driven by inflation, may…
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