The Impact of Technology on Accounting

The world of accounting has been significantly transformed by the advances in technology. From streamlining processes to providing real-time insights, technology has revolutionized how financial data is managed and analyzed. Let’s delve into the ways in which technology is reshaping the field of accounting.

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Catherine Roe
Understanding Self-Employment Taxes:

If you’re a freelancer or independent contractor, you’re responsible for paying self-employment taxes. Unlike traditional employees, self-employed individuals are responsible for paying both the employer and employee portions of Social Security and Medicare taxes. These taxes can take a significant chunk out of your income, but understanding how they work can help you plan accordingly.

Here’s a breakdown of what self-employment taxes are, how they’re calculated, and tips on how to manage them effectively.

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Catherine Roe
Effective Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for 2024

As the end of the year approaches, it’s an opportune time for individuals and businesses to implement tax planning strategies. By taking proactive measures before the year concludes, you can effectively optimize your tax situation and potentially reduce your tax liability. Let’s explore some essential tax planning strategies for 2024:

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Catherine Roe
Choosing the Right Business Structure: A Comprehensive Guide

When starting a business, one of the most crucial decisions you'll make is selecting the appropriate legal structure. The business structure you choose can significantly impact your taxation, liability, and overall operations. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between four common business structures—sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs)—with a focus on tax implications and liability.

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Catherine Roe
BOI Reporting Requirements of Small Businesses

Financial crimes, such as money laundering and terrorist financing, can have detrimental effects on the integrity and stability of our financial system. To combat these illicit activities, the United States government has implemented various regulations and reporting requirements. One such requirement is the Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements imposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In this blog post, we will delve into the details of these reporting requirements and their significance.

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Catherine Roe
Why Do You Need a CPA

As a business owner or an individual, it is crucial to handle your finances and taxes with the utmost accuracy. However, managing your finances can be a daunting task, especially when you have limited knowledge and expertise in accounting. This is where a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) comes in handy.

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Catherine Roe
Planning for Estimated Tax Payments

Many small business owners know that they will need to pay tax at the end of each year. These taxes include employment taxes as well as federal taxes and state taxes yes the state has an income tax. However many people don’t realize that the IRS actually requires you to pay your tax in quarterly installments during the current tax year.

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Catherine Roe
Tax Tips Tuesday: Home Office Deduction

Tax Tips Tuesday is a video series airing every Tuesday morning during tax season. Today's episode is on the home office deduction. If you have any further questions or need any tax or accounting assistance, please reach out. We would love to help you!

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Catherine Roe
Tax Tips Tuesday: Stimulus Payments

Tax Tips Tuesday is a video series airing every Tuesday morning during tax season. Today's episode is on stimulus payments. If you have any further questions or need any tax or accounting assistance, please reach out. We would love to help you!

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Catherine Roe
Employee versus Independent Contractor

Many businesses hire workers for services as they grow and develop. However, in order to determine the pay and tax structure for these workers, the business must properly determine the worker’s status as either an employee or independent contractor. If a worker is misclassified as a contractor and the IRS determines that the worker is an employee, the employer will be assessed fines and penalties for failure to withhold taxes.

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Catherine Roe