by Sandra Tapia, CPA, PLLC | Sep 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Your pre-year end payroll checklist should include reviewing new OBBBA wage codes, collecting missing 1099 tax forms, and aligning your payroll accounts with your general ledger. Completing this cleanup in September protects your business...
by Sandra Tapia, CPA, PLLC | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Some of the biggest tax mistakes new business owners make include using personal credit cards for business expenses, guessing on startup cost write-offs, and failing to keep track of receipts for deduction proof.Key Takeaways:Opening a...
by Sandra Tapia, CPA, PLLC | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: Pass-through entities (LLCs, S corps, sole proprietorships) pay a single tax layer, typically 15% to 23.8% on goodwill and up to 37% on inventory and equipment. C corporations face double taxation near 40% on asset sales, unless structured as...
by Sandra Tapia, CPA, PLLC | Sep 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: An S corp Accountable Plan is a formal reimbursement arrangement that allows your business to repay you tax-free for out-of-pocket overhead like home office, cell phone, and vehicle expenses. By converting these outlays into direct corporate...
by Sandra Tapia, CPA, PLLC | Sep 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick Answer: The primary disadvantages to a sole proprietorship for growing business owners are unlimited personal liability and a mandatory 15.3% self-employment tax on 100% of net profit. Once annual net profit exceeds $40,000, remaining a sole proprietor...
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